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Best parks near Bates

2 parks · 2 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · off-season

Explore the best parks near Bates, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 2 of 2 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
#1 Lincoln Home National Historic Site
13.7 mi away
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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Lincolns New Salem State Park
#2 Lincolns New Salem State Park
15.8 mi away
Lincoln's New Salem State Park is a historic site located in Menard County, Illinois. The park is a recreation of the village of New Salem, where Abraham Lincoln lived as a young…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
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Parks near Bates

The Bates area has 11 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best parks near Bates

How are these parks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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