Lowell Park
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021
Boating
Lowell Park encompasses 240 acres along the Rock River and includes the Ruth Edwards Nature Center, boat launches with Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, and more.
Until you have walked through this nature wonderland, will you not appreciate this wonderful gift that was presented to the City of Dixon near the turn of the 19th century. Established in 1907, it has stood through all these years as a place whereby people could relax and enjoy recreation to its fullest and is on the National Register Of Historic Places. It is where a young Ronald Reagan took a summer job as a lifeguard and is reported to have saved 77 people from the river during his tenure.
Along with the Ruth Edwards Nature Center there are rest rooms, parking, boat launches with Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more.
What's happening nearby...
Black & White PLUS Photography Show in Dixon
Apr 22 – Apr 25 @ 10AM
A bold photography exhibition exploring black-and-white imagery with creative twists that add depth, texture, and surprise.
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Tony Danza: Standards & Stories at The Dixon
Apr 25 @ 7:30PM
Tony Danza brings his lively Standards & Stories show—featuring music, storytelling, and charm—to The Dixon Historic Theatre on Saturday, April 25.
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42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
The Next Picture Show Gallery • Apr 29 – May 30 @ 10AM
The Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition brings outstanding contemporary watercolor from across the nation to The Next Picture Show, April 29–May 30, 2026, with a…
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