- Elevation, modelled
- 267 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Johnson’s Mound273 m · 18.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lincoln Highway0.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:35local time
- Coordinates
- 41.9415, -88.7691
Welsh Park is a park in Illinois, at a modelled 267 m. Johnson’s Mound stands 273 m to the east-southeast, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is MLK Commons, a attraction 0.5 miles away. Lincoln Highway passes 0.7 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Welsh Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson’s Mound | ESE 107° | 273 m | 18.3 mi |
| Maramech Hill | SSE 151° | 196 m | 24.0 mi |
- 0.7 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
- 36.9 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- Fabyan Windmill · 24 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Annie's Woods: 0.5 mi
- Jack Olsen Park: 0.6 mi
- Hanna Park: 0.6 mi
- Pappas Park: 0.6 mi
- Eco Park: 0.6 mi
Nature reserves
- P. A. Nehring Forest Preserve: 2.3 mi
- Merritt Prairie Forest Preserve: 6.6 mi
- Afton Forest Preserve: 8.4 mi
- Knute Olson Forest Preserve: 9.3 mi
- Riverwood Forest Preserve: 9.8 mi
Museums: 28
- Ellwood House Museum: 0.9 mi
- Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 11.4 mi
- Shabbona - Lee - Rollo Historical Museum: 13.1 mi
- Flagg Township Museum: 15.4 mi
- Garfield Farm Museum: 19.0 mi
Historic sites: 15
- February 14th, 2008 Shooting Memorial: 0.5 mi
- Civil War Monument: 5.4 mi
- First School House Hooser's Grove 1845: 16.9 mi
- Old Chicago Trail Marker: 20.7 mi
- Homes of Chief Waubonsie and Madeline Ogee: 20.7 mi
Artworks: 11
- The Elephant: 0.6 mi
- The Missing Piece: 0.6 mi
- HIV Awareness Statue: 0.7 mi
- Huskies on Parade - Nestle: 2.8 mi
- Flowers: 11.1 mi
Attractions: 7
- MLK Commons: 0.5 mi
- Sycamore Speedway: 9.5 mi
- Donley Auctions: 21.4 mi
- Donley's Wild West Museum: 21.5 mi
- Blackberry Carousel: 23.0 mi
Rest areas: 4
- DeKalb Oasis: 3.2 mi
- Willow Creek Rest Area - Southbound: 19.3 mi
- Willow Creek Rest Area - Northbound: 19.4 mi
- Belvidere Oasis: 20.5 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Roadside Park: 22.5 mi
- Olivia's Party Deck: 23.0 mi
- Fox View Picnic Area: 24.5 mi
- Tall Oaks Picnic Area: 24.7 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Coltonville: 2.7 mi
- Brush Point: 6.0 mi
- Reeds Crossing: 18.0 mi
Gardens: 3
- Community Gardens at Prairie Green: 21.2 mi
- Community Garden: 24.3 mi
- Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden: 24.3 mi
Peaks: 2
- Johnson’s Mound: 18.3 mi
- Maramech Hill: 24.0 mi
Cliffs: 2
- White Rock: 21.6 mi
- Sandstone Wall: 22.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:59 | 18:31 | 19:07 |
| June solstice | 05:21 | 19:52 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 06:43 | 18:17 | 18:54 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 15:42 | 16:28 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Day trips start here
- Aurora · 28 mi
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