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Route 34
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309-852-2611 ext 228
Francis Park
3 miles east of Kewanee, the unique home of Frederick Francis was built in 1890 out of brick, stone and native wood. The house features disappearing doors and windows, an air cooling system, radiant heat deflectors in the fireplace chimney, and running water, all without the benefit of electricity. The park also sports camping sites, a shelterhouse, picnic facilities, playgrounds, and a baseball diamond.Admission for the Woodland Palace is $2 for adults, $1 for kids, and is open seven days a week from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., end of April to the end of September.
NOTE: RESERVATIONS ARE NOT GUARNTEED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Links & Downloadable Form -
Francis Park Regulations | Francis Park Brochure
Francis Park E-Mail Reservations (after January 1)
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City of Kewanee ~ 401 East Third Street ~ Kewanee Illinois ~ 309-852-2611