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Buckley Lake Park

Park · Buckley, Illinois

Great conditions todayPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Buckley Lake Park is a park in Buckley, Illinois. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, slides, swings and a playground, and it is used for picnicking. It is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Weather at Buckley Lake Park

H: 82° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
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Feels like 84°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
57%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
7.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
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70°
12 PM
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80°
3 PM
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82°
6 PM
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78°
9 PM
Clear
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckley Lake Park?
Buckley Lake Park is a park in Buckley, Illinois.
Can you swim at Buckley Lake Park?
There is no fixed answer for Buckley Lake Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Buckley Lake Park in Buckley, Illinois. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Buckley Lake Park rated?
Buckley Lake Park in Buckley, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.

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Location & Contact

207 S 1st St, Buckley, IL 60918

Buckley, Illinois 60918

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People Talk About

💬 fishing

Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Playground