Sid Simpson State Park
About
Sid Simpson State Park is a 27-acre state park in Illinois, about 2.6 miles from Quincy. It is a small park, and its compact size makes it an easy stop to fit into a day spent in the area. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, while July highs average about 87°F. Paddlers will find several water trails close by. The Agate Water Trail is about 5.7 miles away, and the Wakonda Water Trail - West Loop and Jasper Water Trail are each about 6 miles off. Mill Creek, roughly 7 miles away, offers another paddling option.
Park size
27 acres
Location
Sid Simpson State Park
Illinois
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–83°F and lows of 43–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Quincy Dam 21, IL weather station, 3.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan35° high19° low
- Feb40° high23° low
- Mar52° high32° low
- Apr64° high43° low
- May74° high54° low
- Jun83° high64° low
- Jul87° high68° low
- Aug86° high66° low
- Sep79° high57° low
- Oct67° high45° low
- Nov53° high34° low
- Dec40° high24° low
Nearby
- Agate Water TrailCanoeing5.7 mi
- Wakonda Water Trail - West LoopCanoeing6 mi
- Jasper Water TrailCanoeing6.2 mi
- Wakonda Water Trail - East TrailCanoeing6.4 mi
- Mill CreekCanoeing7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
