- Elevation
- 164 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Pilot Hill227 m · 19.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic Route 66on it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:30local time
- Coordinates
- 41.3027, -88.1488
South Island Park is a park in Illinois, at a recorded 164 m. Pilot Hill stands 227 m to the south-southeast, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Gemini Giant, a attraction 0.2 miles away. Historic Route 66 runs past it.
- Elevation
- 164 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of South Island Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Hill | SSE 163° | 227 m | 19.8 mi |
- On the Historic Route 66National
- 15.8 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Viewing area · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Veteran's Memorial Park: 0.3 mi
- Claire's Corner: 0.4 mi
- North Island Park: 0.4 mi
- Riley's Garden: 1.1 mi
- Children's Memorial Park: 1.1 mi
Nature reserves: 42
Artworks: 21
- Louis Jolliet: 15.8 mi
- Mary Alfred Moes 1828-1899: 16.1 mi
- Yugo Griffin: 21.0 mi
- Paul: 24.5 mi
- Spiral: 24.5 mi
Historic sites: 18
- Veteran's Memorial: 0.2 mi
- Coal City Bell: 7.2 mi
- Chief Shauwanasee Memorial: 10.5 mi
- Old Train Caboose: 14.9 mi
- Karen R. Olson Memorial: 14.9 mi
Museums: 16
- Wilmington Historical Society Building: 0.4 mi
- Braidwood Area Historical Society: 4.4 mi
- Illinois Mining Museum: 6.7 mi
- Grundy County Historical Society: 15.0 mi
- Joliet Area Historical Society Museum: 15.9 mi
Attractions: 13
- Gemini Giant: 0.2 mi
- Elvis: 4.1 mi
- Braidwood Zoo Animal Sculptures: 4.2 mi
- Dollinger Family Farm: 9.9 mi
- Gardner Jail: 11.3 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Three Rivers Rest Area (Eastbound): 13.6 mi
- Three Rivers Rest Area (Westbound): 13.6 mi
- Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound: 20.4 mi
- Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound: 20.4 mi
Cliffs: 2
- Kankakee Bluffs: 8.7 mi
- Holderman Hill: 20.3 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Akin Park Picnic Area: 15.9 mi
- Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Preserve: 18.5 mi
Beaches: 1
- Michigan Beach: 15.4 mi
Peaks: 1
- Pilot Hill: 19.8 mi
Gardens: 1
- Wingren: 22.9 mi
Springs: 1
- Lake Strini: 23.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:57 | 18:28 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 05:20 | 19:48 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:15 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 15:43 | 16:27 |
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 | 24 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 61 | 71 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 42 | 30 |
| Precip in | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Channahon Dresden ISL DAM, 10 mi away.
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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- Joliet · 15 mi
- South Suburbs · 25 mi
- Tinley Park · 26 mi
- Beecher · 27 mi
- Lemont · 27 mi
- Bolingbrook · 28 mi
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