Lake Carina Fishing Pier

former gravel pit upgraded to pocket-size preserve

Because of the preserve's access off IL-21, there is not only traffic noise but visible traffic as well. The nature trail loop around the lake is only one mile. There are both grass and gravel pat...

Lovely Trail

Super pretty and a nice short loop around Lake Carina. There are lots of plants and animals but the only downside is the noisy road and sometimes you can also hear the power lines buzzing.

Short Walk

I live in the area and had driven by this park many times but never stopped. My boyfriend and I were looking for some place new to walk, so we came here. There is a nice trail around the lake, but it'...

Just ok

Not a tourist attraction at all. Small peaceful lake to fish in and walk around at. Not much here and not a good attraction

Great place to fish!

Our sons often go here fishing - they enjoy as well that it's not loaded with people like many places! Good fishing too:)!