- Elevation
- 189 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Army Ridge Bluffs203 m · 3.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Road1.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:40local time
- Coordinates
- 41.4294, -90.5907
Mel McKay Park is a park in Illinois, at a recorded 189 m. Army Ridge Bluffs stands 203 m to the west, 3.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Haymaker Park, a park 0.5 miles away. Great River Road passes 1.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 189 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Mel McKay Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ridge Bluffs | W 275° | 203 m | 3.1 mi |
- 1.9 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 26.9 mi off the Lincoln Highway Heritage BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- The Oculus · 7 mi
- Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook · 9 mi
- Mark Twain Scenic Overlook · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Haymaker Park: 0.5 mi
- Shadybrook Park: 0.7 mi
- Little League Park: 0.9 mi
- Hasselroth Park: 1.1 mi
- Shadow Wood Park: 1.1 mi
Nature reserves: 29
- Mirror Lake: 1.8 mi
- Indian Island: 2.7 mi
- Beaver Island: 2.7 mi
- Milan Bottoms: 3.2 mi
- Thirty-First Avenue Park: 3.5 mi
Historic sites: 16
- Fort Armstrong: 6.1 mi
- Dillon Memorial Fountain: 6.3 mi
- Irish Memorial: 6.4 mi
- Soldier's Monument: 7.1 mi
- Camp McClellan: 7.4 mi
Museums: 15
- John Hauberg Indian Museum: 2.6 mi
- American Doll and Toy Museum: 3.9 mi
- Fryxell Geology Museum: 5.5 mi
- Deere-Wiman House: 6.1 mi
- German American Heritage Center & Museum: 6.4 mi
Gardens: 14
- Augie Acres: 5.6 mi
- Quad City Botanical Center: 5.7 mi
- Heritage Court: 6.9 mi
- Clinic Gardens: 7.0 mi
- East Bluff Community Garden: 7.3 mi
Attractions: 7
- Vander Veer Botanical Park: 7.9 mi
- Rock Island County State Fair Grounds: 9.2 mi
- Helium Trampoline Park: 15.3 mi
- Antique Archaeology: 17.2 mi
- Scott County Freedom Rock: 17.3 mi
Artworks: 5
- Octagon Pistols: 6.4 mi
- Lady Of Germania: 6.4 mi
- Curved Spire: 6.4 mi
- Sculpture Park: 7.3 mi
- "Bling" Rocky Statue: 7.7 mi
Beaches: 5
- Buffalo Beach: 7.3 mi
- West Lake Park Beach: 7.9 mi
- Buffalo Shores Beach: 8.1 mi
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 8.6 mi
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 8.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Morning Sun Picnic Area: 8.0 mi
- Cedar Hill Picnic Area: 8.3 mi
Rest areas: 2
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Eastbound): 19.0 mi
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Westbound): 20.1 mi
Peaks: 1
- Army Ridge Bluffs: 3.1 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Duck Creek Waterfall: 9.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:38 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:30 | 19:58 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 18:25 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:52 | 16:36 |
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 | 23 | 28 | 40 | 51 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 29 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Moline Quad City Intl AP, 4 mi away.
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