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James "Pate" Philip State Park

James "Pate" Philip State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Illinois. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: DuPage County, Illinois
Nearest town: 1.9 miles southeast of South Elgin
Type: State Park

About James "Pate" Philip State Park

Originally known as Tri-County State Park, this site was renamed for James "Pate" Philip, marking a change in identity rather than location. It spans land across two counties, DuPage and Kane, a boundary arrangement that shapes how the park is described administratively. Visitors deciding whether to go should note this dual-county position as a defining geographic fact from its records.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

James "Pate" Philip State Park is in DuPage County, Illinois, 1.9 miles southeast of South Elgin. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.