- Elevation, modelled
- 209 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Johnson’s Mound273 m · 8.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lincoln Highway0.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:32local time
- Coordinates
- 41.7617, -88.3254
Blackhawk Park is a park in Illinois, at a modelled 209 m. Johnson’s Mound stands 273 m to the northwest, 8.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Steven's Park, a park 0.3 miles away. Lincoln Highway passes 0.4 miles off. 11 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Fox Valley Park District
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Blackhawk Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson’s Mound | NW 323° | 273 m | 8.8 mi |
| Mounded Landfill | E 100° | 259 m | 12.9 mi |
| Mount Hoy | ENE 57° | 255 m | 8.9 mi |
| Maramech Hill | SW 233° | 196 m | 14.0 mi |
- 0.4 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
- 12.0 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- Fabyan Windmill · 8 mi
- Des Plaines River · 25 mi
- Viewing area · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Steven's Park: 0.3 mi
- Wilbert Walters Park: 0.5 mi
- Millenium Plaza: 0.6 mi
- Wilder Park: 0.6 mi
- Water Street Mall: 0.7 mi
Museums
- William Tanner House Museum: 0.4 mi
- SciTech Hands on Museum: 0.5 mi
- Aurora Regional Fire Museum: 0.8 mi
- Early Streets Museum: 3.4 mi
- Farm Museum: 3.4 mi
Historic sites
- Grand Army Republic Memorial: 0.6 mi
- Phillips Zoo Park: 2.3 mi
- Veteran's Memorial Monument: 2.4 mi
- Founder's Rock: 4.7 mi
- Korean Conflict: 5.4 mi
Artworks
- Mastodon Statue: 2.2 mi
- Cannons: 2.3 mi
- Men Digging: 2.4 mi
- Bear: 2.4 mi
- Bear: 2.4 mi
Gardens
- Native Wildflower Garden: 2.3 mi
- Sunken Garden: 2.4 mi
- Community Garden: 8.5 mi
- Honor Garden: 8.7 mi
- Healing Gardens: 9.0 mi
Nature reserves
- Oakhurst Forest Preserve: 2.7 mi
- Culver Forest Preserve: 3.3 mi
- Arlene Shoemaker Forest Preserve: 3.4 mi
- Bird Watch Area: 4.1 mi
- Red Oak Nature Center: 4.2 mi
Picnic sites
- Olivia's Party Deck: 3.3 mi
- West Picnic Shelter: 10.3 mi
- South Picnic Shelter: 10.4 mi
- East Picnic Shelter: 10.5 mi
- Stand Alone Fireplace: 10.6 mi
Attractions: 24
- Blackberry Carousel: 3.3 mi
- St. James Farm Preserve: 9.8 mi
- Farnsworth House: 13.9 mi
- Ellis House and Equestrian Center: 16.6 mi
- Heap's Pumpkin Farm: 17.2 mi
Peaks: 11
- Rotary Hill: 8.8 mi
- Johnson’s Mound: 8.8 mi
- Mount Hoy: 8.9 mi
- Mounded Landfill: 12.9 mi
- Pine Hill: 12.9 mi
Beaches: 3
- Centennial Beach: 8.7 mi
- Westman Beach: 19.4 mi
- Michigan Beach: 21.8 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Canyon Creek Falls: 17.4 mi
- Canyon Creek Cascade: 17.4 mi
- Sawmill Creek Waterfall: 19.0 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Three Rivers Rest Area (Westbound): 21.8 mi
- Three Rivers Rest Area (Eastbound): 22.8 mi
- DeKalb Oasis: 23.4 mi
Springs: 1
- Lake Strini: 14.2 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Swallow Cliffs: 24.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 18:29 | 19:06 |
| June solstice | 05:19 | 19:50 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:16 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 15:41 | 16:26 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 23 | 27 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 29 |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Aurora, 2 mi away.
Day trips start here
- Aurora · 2 mi
- Naperville · 8 mi
- Lisle · 12 mi
- Bolingbrook · 13 mi
- Wheaton · 13 mi
- Woodridge · 15 mi
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