Sullivan Beach Picnic Shelter

Overview

This day use area is located on northeast shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility is a popular location for swimming and picnicking.

Recreation

This area is a public beach and features a large swimming area with several shaded picnic areas perfect for a family cookout or get-together. There is a playground next to the swimming area and picnic shelter.

Facilities

This area is a public beach and features a large swimming area with several shaded picnic areas perfect for a family cookout or get-together. There is a playground next to the swimming area and picnic shelter.

Natural Features

The day use area overlooks the north end of the lake. Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink.

Nearby Attractions

Wood’s Lake is a popular fishing area located just south of the day use area. A couple of miles north is the Forrest W. Bo Wood campground which is one of the largest campgrounds on the lake. The town of Sullivan is located 5 miles north and offers several restaurants to grab a bit to eat.