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James "Pate" Philip State Park 
Summary
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.
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  Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park  James "Pate" Philip State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | DuPage and Kane County Illinois, US |
| Nearest city | Bartlett, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°58′54″N 88°15′32″W / 41.98167°N 88.25889°W |
| Area | 3,432 acres (1,389 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
The park is named after James "Pate" Philip, a Republican politician.
Bartlett Nature Center edit
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 edit
- "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.
External links edit
- "James "Pate" Philip State Park". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- Bartlett Nature Center - Bartlett Park District