Come join us for the SEIU Local 73 Downstate Picnic at Clinton Lake, DeWitt on Saturday August 2 from Noon to 5pm at the Mascoutin Shelter. We will be there rain or shine. The event is free to all SEIU LOcal 73 members and their families. Bring lawn chairs, and we will provide the food, drinks, games, and prizes. There will also be swimming in the lake, as well as the 2nd Annual Kids' Fishing Tournament (age 12 and under), which will be held from 1PM to 3PM.  Parents, please register your contestants and  bring your won fishing equipment. Bait and  poles will be supplied for children without tackle (while supplies last). Prizes to be awarded for the biggest fish and  the most fish caught.

Directions

I-57 north or south bound: I-57 to Champaign; exit onto I-74 west to Farmer City (approximately 20 miles); exit onto Rt 54 W (left at stop sign at end of exit ramp). Take Rt 54 through Farmer City and proceed approximately 10 miles to DeWitt. Brown informational sign at DeWitt will read 'Mascoutin State Recreational Area'. Turn left at corner of Rt 54 and Co Hwy 14. Go through DeWitt and proceed approximately 1 mile, park is on the right side of road. Park office is first left after entering park.

I-55 south bound: I-55 to Bloomington; follow I-55 around south side of Bloomington and take I-74 east for 2 miles; exit I-74 onto Rt 51 south. Take Rt 51 south to Clinton (approximately 20 miles); ignore all Clinton exits and stay on the 4-lane going around town to the 2nd stop light (Rt 54). Turn left and follow Rt 54 through Clinton; proceed approximately 10 miles to DeWitt. Brown informational sign at DeWitt will read 'Mascoutin State Recreational Area'. Turn right onto Hwy 14 and follow it through DeWitt; proceed approximately 1 mile, the park is on the right side of the road. Park office is first left after entering park.

I-55 north bound:I-55 to north side of Springfield; take exit for Rt 54 east, Clinton. Stay on Rt 54 to DeWitt (approximately 50 miles). Brown informational sign at DeWitt will read 'Mascoutin State Recreational Area'. Turn right onto Hwy 14 and follow this through DeWitt; proceed approximately 1 mile, the park is on the right side of the road. The park office is the first left after entering the park.

Rt. 51 north bound: Take Rt 51 north to 2nd stop light at Clinton (Rt 54); turn right and follow Rt 54 to DeWitt. Brown informational sign at DeWitt will read 'Mascoutin State Recreational Area'. Turn right onto Hwy 14 and follow this through DeWitt; proceed approximately 1 mile, the park is on the right side of the road. Park office is first left after entering park.

For more information contact Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, Park Office, RR1, Box 4, DeWitt, IL 61735, 217-935-8722. Note: Most facilities are handicapped accessible.