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Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park


category : Archaeology
Remains of the extinct elephant-like Mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930's. See a life-size sculpture of a Mastodon and a restored prairie grass development.


Hours: Daily: 9am-8:30pm
Address: Smith Blvd. at Ray Mosees Dr.
Phone: 630-898-7228

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Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park

Remains of the extinct elephant-like Mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930's. See a life-size sculpture of a Mastodon ...