Grants: $257,400 IDNR LWCF Acquisition in 2003, $342,300 IDNR OSLAD Development Phase I in 2007, & $400,000 IDNR OSLAD Development Phase II in 2011
Porter Park Amenities:
“Flamenco Revisited” sculpture by Ruth Aizuss Migdal
Natural area
Portable toilets open year-round
Shelter
Robert C. Porter Family Park is the first natural areas park in Champaign providing passive recreational opportunities and eventually environmental education programs. The first phase of this project is complete and features a loop walking trail, 300 trees, a small shelter, a pond, grass and native plantings. The primary power lines along Rising Road will be buried, making a much more cosmetically appealing appearance for the park.
Native Prairie
Porter Park is also home to a restored prairie area. This prairie area, like those at Heritage Park, Scott Park, and Sunset Ridge Park, is kept healthy through the use of careful prescribed burns.
