Fort Massac State Park

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Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois with plenty of outdoor fun and time-telling events at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois’ first state park.

10/13/2024
The owl presentation was wonderful! We learned about the barred owl, screech owl, grey horned owl, and the barn owl.
10/13/2024

The owl presentation was wonderful! We learned about the barred owl, screech owl, grey horned owl, and the barn owl.

Thank you Scott Ballard for the Snake and Reptile Presentation.
10/05/2024

Thank you Scott Ballard for the Snake and Reptile Presentation.

We are stretching silk worm cocoons at Fort Massac State Park.
09/07/2024

We are stretching silk worm cocoons at Fort Massac State Park.

08/25/2024
08/18/2024

Please join us this Sunday at 1:00!

Address

1308 E 5th Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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+16185244712

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Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois with plenty of outdoor fun and time-telling events at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois’ first state park.