Parks & Recreation

Our Mission

It is the mission of the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure adequate provision for high-quality regional parks and related outdoor recreational activities for all citizens of McLean County in the most cost-efficient manner.

                FALL COLORS FAMILY DAY

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 AT COMLARA PARK 

              A GREAT DAY OF  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

  • 1:00 - 4:00              CHILDREN'S GAMES & ACTIVITIES PUMPKIN DECORATING                                            CONTEST  (12 yrs & Under/Judging @4:00 p.m.), BAG                                                        DECORATING CONTEST (12 yrs. & Under/Judging @ 4:00 p.m.)                                        HALLOWEEN TIC-TAC-TOE, BEAN BAG TOSS GAMES, COOKIE                                      DECORATING, FIRETRUCKS & MORE
  • 1:00 – 5:30pm        HAYRACK RIDES; MARSHMALLOW/ WIENER ROAST
  • 1:30 pm                   MARSHMALLOW TOSS
  • 2:30pm                    BEAN BAGS TOSS GAME TOURNEY (16 YRS. & UNDER)
  • 3:30pm                    RELAYS
  • 4:30pm                    LITTLE GOBLINS CANDY HUNT (AGES 12 & UNDER)
  • 5:00pm                    MARSHMALLOW EATING CONTEST
  • 5:30 - 7:00pm         TRICK OR TREATING IN THE CAMPGROUND
  • 7:00 - 9:00pm         HAUNTED TRAIL HAYRACK RIDES: $1/PERSON                                                                       FOR MORE INFO:   (309) 434-6770

  SORRY, ALL ELECTRIC CAMPSITES ARE      TAKEN FOR FALL COLORS FAMILY DAY               WEEKEND OCTOBER 18-20, 2019

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REMINDER - ALL CAMPSITES ARE ON A FIRST-COME,         FIRST-SERVED BASIS AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2019.

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FALL BAIT SHOP & BOAT RENTAL HOURS

Bait Shop Hours:  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7 Days/Week

Boat Rental Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WEEKENDS ONLY(Sat. & Sun.). Closed Weekdays.

Camping Reservations for 2019

Camping Reservations for the COMLARA Park Campground began, via online registration, at 12:01 am on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Phone-in and mail reservations began Monday, April 8th at 8:00 am.  

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY.

COMLARA PARK CAMPING RESERVATIONS

Reservations can be made starting the first Saturday in April for dates through October 20th.  A non-refundable deposit of the first night's camping fee plus a separate $7.00 (in person) or $10 (phone-in/online) reservation fee per site is required. Reservations for an upcoming weekend cannot be made after noon on Thursday prior to the weekend. When making a reservation, your deposit must be charged to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card at that time. Reservations by mail should include name, address, phone number, and date of reservation, preferred site number, and a deposit in the form of a check or money order. Reservations can be made in-person at the COMLARA Park Visitor Center during operating hours.  View the COMLARA Park Interactive Map for campsite locations and photos.

Online reservations can be made at www.camplife.com/COMLARA.

COSTELECTRIC (50 AMP)ELECTRIC (30 AMP)NON-ELECTRIC
Site Fee$27$24$21
Rsvn Fee (in-person)$7$7$7
TOTAL$34$31$28
*McLean County residents receive a $2.00 discount per night per site

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