- Elevation, modelled
- 173 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Army Ridge Bluffs203 m · 14.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Roadon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:40local time
- Coordinates
- 41.5432, -90.4200
Empire Park is a park in Illinois, at a modelled 173 m. Army Ridge Bluffs stands 203 m to the west-southwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Heritage Park, a park 0.3 miles away. Great River Road runs past it. 3 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Empire Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ridge Bluffs | WSW 237° | 203 m | 14.1 mi |
| Indian Hill | ESE 106° | 197 m | 18.9 mi |
| Thunderbolt Hill | ENE 69° | 194 m | 24.0 mi |
- On the Great River RoadNational
- 18.8 mi off the Lincoln Highway Heritage BywayNational
- 25.7 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook · 3 mi
- The Oculus · 5 mi
- The Stone Tower · 27 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Heritage Park: 0.3 mi
- Campbells Island State Historic Site: 0.9 mi
- Munson Park: 1.0 mi
- Hereford Park: 1.1 mi
- Pigeon Creek Park: 1.1 mi
Nature reserves: 31
- Mouson Park: 1.2 mi
- Bald Eagle Refuge: 2.1 mi
- Bald Eagle Refuge: 2.2 mi
- Elton E Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge Nature Preserve: 2.7 mi
- Smith's Island Recreation Area: 2.8 mi
Museums: 19
- Family Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4.3 mi
- Buffalo Bill Museum: 5.5 mi
- John Deere Pavillion: 5.6 mi
- Deere-Wiman House: 6.1 mi
- Rock Island Arsenal Museum: 6.5 mi
Historic sites: 15
- Campbell's Island State Memorial: 0.9 mi
- Hero Street Monument: 2.0 mi
- Hoepfner House: 2.7 mi
- Bettendorf Veterans Memorial: 4.1 mi
- Deere Cross: 4.5 mi
Gardens: 15
- Garden of Cremains: 6.8 mi
- Garden of Life: 6.8 mi
- Augie Acres: 7.4 mi
- East Bluff Community Garden: 7.5 mi
- Quad City Botanical Center: 7.8 mi
Attractions: 7
- Rock Island County State Fair Grounds: 3.8 mi
- Antique Archaeology: 5.3 mi
- Scott County Freedom Rock: 5.4 mi
- Lone Star (towboat): 5.5 mi
- Vander Veer Botanical Park: 8.0 mi
Beaches: 5
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 2.9 mi
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 3.3 mi
- West Lake Park Beach: 13.5 mi
- Buffalo Beach: 17.0 mi
- Buffalo Shores Beach: 17.9 mi
Artworks: 5
- "Bling" Rocky Statue: 4.3 mi
- Sculpture Park: 6.5 mi
- Octagon Pistols: 8.3 mi
- Curved Spire: 8.3 mi
- Lady Of Germania: 8.6 mi
Peaks: 3
- Army Ridge Bluffs: 14.1 mi
- Indian Hill: 18.9 mi
- Thunderbolt Hill: 24.0 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Morning Sun Picnic Area: 13.4 mi
- Cedar Hill Picnic Area: 13.6 mi
Rest areas: 2
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Eastbound): 21.9 mi
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Westbound): 23.2 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Duck Creek Waterfall: 3.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:06 | 18:37 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:29 | 19:58 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 18:24 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:51 | 16:35 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 22 | 26 | 38 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 28 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — LE Claire L&D 14, 2 mi away.
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