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Whalon Lake was once a quarry and is now a lake open to the public. Located in Naperville, Illinois, it offers many activities like fishing, kayaking, walking, and biking. The lake is currently owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The lake covers an area of about 81 acres (33 ha), has an average depth of 15 ft (4.6 m), and a shoreline length of 1.5 mi (2.4 km).
This site was surface-mined by Elmhurst-Chicago Stone for sand, gravel and limestone for nearly 50 years. The property was purchased in the 1990's by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Following the completion of a site development project, the lake was allowed to fully impound.
Whalon lake used to be a quarry and after being converted to a lake, it has been open to the public since 2008. The lake is a part of The Forest Preserve District of Will County which owns and manages land in 70 forest preserves, including 10 designated as Illinois Nature Preserves for their rare natural features. The Whalon Lake property was purchased through voter supported referendums.
Photo captured June 5, 2021.
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