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Playground

at Battle of Athens State Historic Site

A playground sits alongside some picnic sites in the day-use area.

swingset and playground equipment with slides

Park Hours

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Coordinates

40.591845, -91.711764

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Historic Site Grounds

Sunrise to sunset, daily, year round

Day-Use Area

7 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Thome-Benning House (Cannonball House) hours

Tours:

  • April through October (on-season)
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
    No tours offered Monday and Tuesday

  • November through March (off-season)
    By prior appointment only

Park Office hours

April through October

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

November through March

Office not regularly staffed; telephone is monitored for messages Monday through Friday