Shabbona Lake State Park
This park has “A unique mix of grass-covered meadows, upland mesic woods, bottomland woods, and a native, undisturbed fen, make this an ideal location for natural relaxation and outdoor activity.” There is a 15-acre seasonal nesting area for migratory waterfowl. “Shabbona Lake is a pilot site for disabled visitor accessibility and the facilities–parking, picnic shelters, water fountains, restrooms, and even a specially designed fishing pier–are totally accessible.”
Here is the park website. Phone 815-824-2106
Touch the Earth is a 1/8 mile interpretive nature mile trail for blind and visually impaired visitors. There is a cassette tape guide. The tapes and players are available at the park office. The trail is wheelchair accessible.