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James "Pate" Philip State Park

Coordinates: 41°58′54″N 88°15′32″W / 41.98167°N 88.25889°W / 41.98167; -88.25889
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James "Pate" Philip State Park
Map showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
Map showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
Map showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
Map showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
James "Pate" Philip State Park (the United States)
LocationDuPage and Kane County Illinois, US
Nearest cityBartlett, Illinois
Coordinates41°58′54″N 88°15′32″W / 41.98167°N 88.25889°W / 41.98167; -88.25889
Area3,432 acres (1,389 ha)
Established1991
Governing bodyIllinois Department of Natural Resources

James "Pate" Philip State Park, originally known as Tri-County State Park, is an Illinois state park in DuPage County and Kane County, Illinois, United States.

The park is named after James "Pate" Philip, a Republican politician.

Bartlett Nature Center

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Bartlett Nature Center is located in the park's visitor center and is operated by the Bartlett Park District. The center features natural history displays in its museum and offers environmental education programs for schools, scouts and other groups.

References

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  • "James "Pate" Philip - State Park". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 10, 2007.
  • USGS. "USGS Geneva (IL) Topo Map Quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
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