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Get Outside in ILLINOISouth

We hope you are ready to put your towel to good use! If you love the outdoors you can’t miss these great sites in ILLINOISouth. Don’t forget to request your free Visitors Guide so you can take it on all your travels through Southern Illinois. Also check out some of our favorite adventures.

Acorns Golf Links

 Enjoy 6,701 yards of golf at Acorns Golf Links in Waterloo, IL. Here, you'll find a scenic nature course with a challenging design and the longest...more!

Albion City Park

 Swim, play games, fish, or picnic on your next ILLINOISouth adventure in Albion, IL at Albion City Park. The facilities include a swimming pool and pl...more!

American Discovery Trail

 Experience the American Discovery Trail, the first coast-to-coast, non-motorized trail, in Sparta, IL. This trail stretches across 6,800 miles and 15 ...more!

American Legion Post 58 Freedom Farm

 Join the American Legion Post 58 at their Freedom Farm for camping and fun! The Freedom Farm offers 40 campsites as well as a bar and kitchen to trave...more!

The American Thresherman Association, Inc.

 The American Thresherman Association dedicates itself to education and works to preserve the history of agriculture. Each year, their Steam, Gas and T...more!

Annbriar Golf Course

 Rated one Golf Digest's Top 500 Places to Play, Annbriar Golf Course is Waterloo, IL's hidden gem. The course offers a challenging and sc...more!

Baldwin Lake

 Bring your family and friends to ILLINOISouth and enjoy a day at Baldwin Lake. The lake is home to dozens of fish species, including Black Crappie and...more!

Beall Woods State Park

 Located on the banks of the Wabash River in southeastern Illinois, Beall Woods State Park attracts visitors from around the world interested in experi...more!

Benson Blueberries

 Pick your own or buy from the roadside stand from late June to the last of July....more!

Bent Oak Golf Course

 Tournaments may be scheduled one year in advance. Please contact Clubhouse manager Eddie Greer for more details. 18 hole Golf course. ...more!

Bicentennial Park

 Bicentennial Park, Belleville's newest community park, consists of 43 beautiful wooded acres and a number of ponds. It was developed and name...more!

Bigard Orchard

 Stop by for fresh strawberries May-June, and peaches from July-August....more!

Bird Haven, Robert Ridgway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

 Sanctuary for a wide variety of bird species...more!

Bolm-Schuhkraft Park

 Enjoy ILLINOISouth's great outdoors at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, IL! This park is the perfect place to spend a warm summer day with the family...more!

Borah Lake

 36 acres, fishing, swimming at the beach, a playground and boating!...more!

Borsch Memorial Park

 Ball diamonds, playgrounds, pavilions with running water and electricity, and a sand volleyball court....more!

Boulder Marina

 The Marina is on the east side of Carlyle Lake adjacent to the Boulder Recreation Area. It has modern concrete docks, water and electric service, a ga...more!

Bradshaw Park

 Tennis, baseball, picnic area, playground and concession stands...more!

Braeutigam's Orchards

 Blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, tomatoes and eggplant are specialties....more!

Breese Historical Park & Garden

 Peruse Breese's history in photographs, memorials and on the granite pyramid in this neighborhood park. Benches and seasonal plants make this a qu...more!

Breese North Park

 Swimming pool, ball diamonds, tennis courts, shelters, multiple playgrounds, stage for plays and performances....more!

Bryan Memorial Park

 Family Aquatic Center with waterslide; tennis courts, basketball courts, skateboard park, picnic shelters, bandstage, playground...more!

Buck Stop Archery

 The 3-D Archery Range is a mile-long trek through the woods. The full-service Archery Pro Shop offers a complete line of bowhunting and target archery...more!

Buck Valley Wildlife

 Guided tours for white tail deer, quail, pheasant and chucker (in season) are available or hunt or fish on your own. Cabins sleep 4 – 6 people and the...more!

Buckhorn Wildlife Preserve

 Just eleven miles from Olney, this facility features deer, turkey and other small game hunting. It is also available for meetings and events....more!

Burrell Woods Park & Campground

 Walking and running trails, camper hookups as well as tent camping, picnic facilities and countless tall, shady trees to stretch out beneath....more!

Carlyle Lake

 The largest man-made lake in Illinois (26,000 acres), Carlyle Lake is a premier location for outdoor sports. Well known to sailers, it is one of the b...more!

Carlyle Lake Golf Club

 This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on Carlyle Lake activities and programs....more!

Carlyle Lake Prairie View Trail

 The trail runs from the Carlyle Lake Visitor's Center (Trailhead) east for 10 miles across the Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Dam and the saddle dams. T...more!

Carlyle Sailing Association

 Located in Eldon Hazlet State Park, the marina offers launching facilities, a clubhouse and other amenities for your use. Open to the sailing public, ...more!

Carmi Country Club

 From its roots as Southern Illinois cornfield, Carmi Country Club has grown a tradition of champions, a tradition of friendship and most of all, a tra...more!

Casey Country Club

 The World's Largest Golf Tee was constructed out of various widths of yellow pine wood, 60 gallons of glue and 120 lb of screws. The 6659 lb project t...more!

Cedar Bluff Park

 Ball diamond and pavilion with electricity....more!

Centennial Park

 A relaxing walking trail winds around the turtle filled pond through the tall shady trees and across rustic bridges. The 30-acre nature park includes ...more!

Centerfield Park

 Spend the day at the Slik Trak, go karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats and video arcade - all in one spot....more!

Centralia Lake

 Public boat dock, fishing, skiing and boating....more!

Charley Brown Park

 Swimming pool, campground, ball fields, home of Little Toot Railroad...more!

Chester Country Club (semi-private)

 Whether it's your way of working out stress, enjoying a day with friends or completing a business deal, we know the importance a good round o...more!

Citizens Park

 This 45-acre park offers ball diamonds, bike ramps, a disc-golf course, and picnic facilities!...more!

Cole Memorial Park

 Shelters, picnic areas, swimming pool, playgrounds and tennis courts are laid out within the forested park....more!

Colonial Golf Course

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Columbia Bridges Golf Club

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Columbia Golf Club

 Located in the St. Louis metro area in Columbia, IL, the Columbia Golf Club offers two 18-hole golf courses open for people of all ages and abilities....more!

Columbia Park

 The site of city fairs and social events in the 1840s, it now it offers croquet games and putting practice....more!

Community Club Park

 Large facility for events, picnic area, playground, site of Fair & Wheat Festival in the Fall....more!

Conservation Lake

 Campsites, fishing, playground, boat ramps (trolling motor only), shelter house for rent...more!

Coon Creek Bowhunting

 A guide will show you the best places to hunt white tail deer on 280 beautiful acres. Cabins on the property are available for rent and bowhunting onl...more!

Crawford County State Fish & Wildlife Area

 One mile south of Hutsonville Road, west 1 mile, 1,129 acres, restrooms, 8 stocked ponds, hiking & horseback tracks, seasonal hunting, ranger on d...more!

Deer Run Golf Course

 First played in the summer of 1973, Deer Run Golf Course is an 18 Hole, Par 72 Golf Course stretching over 6000 yards, winding throughout 155 Acres of...more!

Dorney's Pumpkin Patch

 Open for fall family activities at the pumpkin patch, Sept. 30-Oct. 29. Day activities are every Sat. 12-5 and Sun. 1-5. The activities include a choo...more!

Du Bois Center

 Nestled in 308 wooded acres with two lakes and countless trails, the center offers camping and a Retreat and Conference Center. Year-round lodging in ...more!

Du Quoin City Lake

 This 210-acre lake has a shoreline length of 12 miles and a maximum depth of 30 feet. There is a single lane boat ramp. There are no docks, restrooms ...more!

Dupo Community Park

 Beautiful 14 acres of family park fun with 2 restrooms, 7 pavilions, 2 playgrounds, walking paths, picnic tables and BBQ grills, ball field, summer mo...more!

Eagle Trail

 This 8-mile trail is relatively short, but even the most experienced mountain bikers find it a challenge. A total of 22 miles of trails run along the ...more!

East Fork Lake

 A wide variety of fish draw anglers for sport fishing and tournaments. About five miles of trails are behind the dam, and the White Squirrel Saddles C...more!

East Fork Par 3

 Open to the public from March 15th through November 15th, 8:00 a.m. until sundown, no membership required. East Fork Golf is family owned and operate...more!

Eckerle Park

 Swimming pool, picnic areas, ball diamonds...more!

Eckert's Country Store & Farms

 Open year-round, with activities all four seasons of the year, Eckert’s Belleville Farm offers seasonally available pick-your-own fruit and vegetables...more!

Eckert's Millstadt Family Fun Farm

 Escape to the country and have the time of your life at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm. Visiting their working farm is a wonderful way to relax, relieve ...more!

Eldon Hazlet State Park

 3,000 acres with 328 sites on the west side of Carlyle Lake; camping, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, hiking and swimming pool....more!

Elmwood Golf Club

 Elmwood Golf Club. Three thousand plus yards of downhill lies and uphill climbs since 1959....more!

Evansville Marina on the Kaskaskia River

 Boat launch, slips and a marina store are all that's needed for a great day on the Kaskaskia River....more!

Everett Moody Park at Longacre

 Sand volleyball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer field, a 1.5-mile walking/running path, concession stands, picnic shelters, a large lake an...more!

Fairfield Golf Club

 Not far from Columbia, Fairfield Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gree...more!

Fairfield Public Golf Course, NFP

 Public 10 Hole Golf Course in Southeastern IL with affordable memberships and green fee with cart daily rates, leagues, tournaments, and fun for all a...more!

Fairview Park

 45 acres of recreation space include a swimming pool, baseball and softball fields, skateboard park, several picnic shelters and a variety of playgrou...more!

Flora Coon Hunters Association

 This association hosts over a dozen events each year, including Purina Nationals, PKC and UKC hunts....more!

Flora Golf & Country Club

 The 9-hole "Flora" course at the Flora Golf and Country Club facility in Flora, Illinois features 3,054 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par ...more!

Foundation Park

 Best known for the annual Balloon Fest, there are also walking trails, nature areas, 36-hole disc golf course and gathering places. This 235-acre park...more!

Frank Holten State Park

 1,080-acre park features the 18-hole Grand Marais Golf Course, fishing and picnicking facilities....more!

Freeburg Recreation Park

 Bring your Family to the Park for a great day of fun and relaxation. There are 4 pavilions to hold your family reunions, weddings, BBQ's, picnics, and...more!

Froman Park

 Froman Park, where you can enjoy the shade of lush trees, or maybe even catch a baseball game, played at the adjacent Dee White Memorial Field....more!

Fults Hill Prairie Natural Preserve

 Upland forest, savanna, hill prairie, limestone glade, limestone cliff and sink hole ponds. The area is rich in plants and animals species. From the s...more!

G & C Meyer Farm

 Find berries, green beans, okra, potatoes and other veggies, seasonal flowers and bedding plants....more!

Glik Park

 Four baseball/softball diamonds, five soccer fields or two football fields are featured. There is also a basketball court, skate park, concessions sta...more!

Governor Bond Lake

 Camping, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and Patriot's Park are amenities offered at the lake....more!

Governor's Run Golf & Country Club

 Governors Run hosts 18 holes of championship golf, a full service Pro Shop and the Gov Run Bar & Grille. The 7,013 yard Championship Course has 13...more!

Grand Marais Golf Course

 Grand Marais is committed to building lasting relationships with our members through our high standards as well as continued growth and improvement an...more!

Grayville Memorial Park

 Pool, playground, tennis, baseball, basketball, natural performance amphitheater, lake, fishing, boating...more!

Green Acres Farm

 Have fun picking fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season....more!

Greenview Golf Course

 This is an 18 hole regulation course located in Centralia, IL. From the longest tees it offers 6,150 yards of golf for a par of 70. The course was des...more!

Grissom's "Lost Creek" Orchard

 Seasonal specialties include apples (fall) and peaches (summer), but there's a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and other goodies available. Bring t...more!

Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

 Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, also known as Dolan Lake, is located about 8 miles southeast of McLeansboro off Route 14. Dolan Lake is ...more!

Harmony Park

 Make music with your friends, family and the people of Robinson at Harmony Park. The park includes a series of outdoor musical instruments designed to...more!

Hasewinkle Outdoors

 We believe in low-pressure trophy whitetail buck hunting, allowing only 4-6 hunters per package. We also believe in total scent control when scouting ...more!

Hawkins/Schwartz Orchards

 Pick strawberries, peaches, apples, cider and enjoy activities for families....more!

Heard's Pond Park

 Heard's Pond was originally built to supply water for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad steam engines, and to provide ice in winter for cuttin...more!

The Henry White Experimental Farm

 The Henry White Farm was donated to the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 1988. Here visitors can see examples of prairie land, wetlands, reforest...more!

Hesse Park

 Four ball diamonds (one lighted), soccer fields, basketball courts, in-line skating rink, picnic shelters, playgrounds, bike trail....more!

Hickory Shores Resort LLC

 Hickory Shores has been active for more than 25 years! Make Hickory Shores Resort a yearly destination for your family fun! There is so much to do in ...more!

Horner Park

 Enjoy the natural beauty of Lebanon, IL at Horner Park. This gorgeous park offers a fishing lake, baseball and softball fields, tennis and basketball ...more!

Hough Park

 Hough Park is Belleville's "Picnic Headquarters!" The park features a large hexagon shaped shelter in the center that serves as its main...more!

The Hunt Club

 The Hunt Club is a privately owned 10,000 acre paradise managed exclusively for the harvest of mature, trophy deer, waterfowl, wild quail and turkey h...more!

Hutsonville Park

 Located on Outer South Rose Street in Hutsonville. It has ballfields, volleyball, small lake, fishing, playground, and picnic areas with shelters....more!

Illinois Central Railroad Riverwalk

 Walk along the former historic Illinois Central Railroad to the beautiful scenery that is the Kaskaskia River. You enter the trail behind he Fayette C...more!

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

 The IDNR manages, conserves and protects Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources while furthering the public's understanding and apprec...more!

Illinois Wildlife Connections

 There are 4,000 acres of deer and turkey hunting with a comfortable year-round 7 room lodge for hunting, meetings and parties. Meals are availabl...more!

Izaak Walton Park

 The Park provides a boat ramp onto Lake McLeansboro, restroom facilities, and the Izaak Walton Log Cabin. The cabin, built by the local chapter of the...more!

John Brown Melons

 The best melons are grown by the river, and the Brown family has been growing on the banks of the Wabash for generations....more!

Kaskaskia Marina & Park

 Site of drag races in September, full marina services, batting cages, ball fields, roller hockey....more!

Kaskaskia River Marina/Campground

 Site of drag races in September, full marina services, batting cages, ball fields, roller hockey....more!

Kaskaskia River Project

 Camping (15 sites), fishing, picnic shelter, grill, boat ramps, Visitors Center, tours of Kaskaskia Lock and Dam at the Confluence of Kaskaskia and Mi...more!

Keyes Park

 This fun filled family park is the site of picnics, family reunions, a children's playground, tennis and basketball courts and a skateboard park. ...more!

Kid's Kingdom

 A re-creation of Historic McLeansboro where children can climb, swing, slide and play. The park also offers a pavilion, bathroom facilities, and a woo...more!

Kingsbury Nature Preserve

 Park has 80 acres of natural habitat along Governor Bond Lake with five miles of horseback riding (north side) and walking trails. Open daily, sunrise...more!

Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve

 Hike through 35 acres of dry upland and wet floodplain forest. Birds and spring wildflowers are abundant....more!

Konarcik Park

 Take a stroll on the walking trail, play ball, wet a line or swing around the playground. New to Konarcik Park - a highly rated 18 hole disc golf cour...more!

Lake Froman

 This one-mile walking trail is made up of natural wood chips....more!

Lake Mattoon

 Boating, fishing year-round, campground, marina...more!

Lakeside Orchard

 Located next to Carlyle Lake, the orchard is open in the summer for peaches that are hand-picked at maturity for ultimate sweetness....more!

Lakeside Park

 Lighted tennis courts, baseball, playground and picnic facilities...more!

Lakeview Park - McLeansboro

 The park offers fishing, the Weinmann Pavilion for outdoor entertaining, cooking sites, and a play area for children....more!

Lakeview Park - Waterloo

 Paved walking trail, playground, three large fishing lakes, pavilions with running water, electricity, and barbecue pits...more!

Lamont Outdoors, L.L.C.

 Guided hunts during deer and turkey seasons are offered on 7,000 acres....more!

Lanterman Park

 Pavilion, picnic shelter, playground, baseball field...more!

Lawrenceville City Park

 Swimming pool, playground, baseball, tennis, basketball, picnic shelters, walking track...more!

Lawrenceville Nature Study Area

 The Lawrenceville natural area is a lowland study spot....more!

Leaverton Park

 Located on Southern edge of Palestine has a bad shell, community buildings, playgrounds, shelters, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe...more!

Lebanon Mini-Park

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Leo French Park

 Olympic size pool, walking trail, fishing, picnic sites, baseball, softball and basketball....more!

Lily Lane Farms

 Farm fresh food from our family to yours!...more!

Lincoln Loop Walking Trail

 Asphalt scenic trail winding through the city park. The trail can be entered at the corner of Locust & Jefferson Sts. or in the 1000 block of West...more!

Lincoln Trail State Park

 Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to interest you. Located just west of IL...more!

Little Wabash Shooting Preserve

 Field shoots for chukar, pheasant and quail is open to the public. Hunters may bring their own dogs or dogs and guides are available....more!

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

 43 ft. Mississippi River overlook platform, picnic area, paved walkways, view of the Gateway Geyser....more!

Marion County Fairgrounds

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Marissa Recreation Area

 Features two lakes, a nine hole golf course, camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters....more!

Marshall Community Swimming Pool

 Dive into the Marshall Community Swimming Pool, open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Stop by on your next trip to Marshall, IL....more!

McAllister Park

 Visit Lebanon, IL's newest park on your next ILLINOISouth adventure! The park is complete with pavilions and playground equipment to make any day fun-...more!

McConauchie Manor Farm

 Visit the farm for Fall Festival Fun Thursdays through Saturdays or by appointment in late September through October. Activities include a barrel trai...more!

McLeansboro City Pool

 The City Pool has been offering splashing fun to the young and the young-at-heart for half a century. The season begins with Memorial Day and ends wit...more!

McLeansboro Golf Course

 3,012 yards 9 holes Par 36...more!

MetroBikeLink

 The 6.9 mile trail cuts across east Belleville connecting the Swansea and Memorial Hospital MetroLink stations with Southwestern Illinois College. Bri...more!

Metter Memorial Park

 Spend the afternoon in Metter Memorial Park, an outdoor oasis in Columbia, IL! The park includes walking trails, halls and pavilions, picnic areas, pl...more!

Mill Creek Park

 On the Lincoln Heritage Trail Road, the 2,600 acres of land, with 811 acres of water, provides camping, cabins, trails, boating, fishing and biking....more!

Mill Pond Park

 Tennis courts...more!

Millers Grove

 Covered shelters, electricity and restrooms/south side of East Fork Lake...more!

Mini Park Gazebo

 The Mini Park is an area which features a gazebo, a stone picnic table, stone benches, memorial brick walkways and beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs...more!

Moran Orchard

 Strawberries, apples, peaches, plums, cider and pumpkins will keep you coming back season after season....more!

Mount Carmel Municipal Park

 18-hole golf course, tennis and basketball courts, pool, picnic sites and shelters...more!

Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course

 The best golf course around the Mt. Carmel area!...more!

Musgrove Park

 Spend the day enjoying the Aquatic Center with a water slide, soccer fields, playgrounds and more at Alvin Musgrove Park. Host a game at the baseball ...more!

Mystic Oak Golf Course

 Mystic Oak Golf Course and the Black Swan Restaurant are open to the public. Mystic Oak Golf Course gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywh...more!

Nashville Municipal Golf Course

 Nashville Golf Course is a well kept 9 hole public course comprised of bent grass greens and zoysia fairways. Also the home of Hornet and Hornette Gol...more!

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

 Did you know that Belleville, IL is home to the largest outdoor shrine in North America? The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 200-acre ex...more!

Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

 22 miles of hiking, cross-country skiing, and horse trails; five mile bike trail, waterfowl hunting, archery, turkey hunting...more!

Noble City Park

 Playground, picnic areas, walking trail...more!

Norris City Park

 Picnic area, wading pool, swings, reservoir with fish...more!

North County Country Club

 NCCC is a 9 hole golf course with zoysia fairways and tee boxes. Sand traps and two lakes provide a challenging, yet enjoyable, round of play....more!

O'Fallon Community Park

 Katy Cavins Community Center, swimming pool, six ball diamonds (two lighted), four lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, playgrounds, kitch...more!

Oak Glen Golf Course

 11234 N 600th St, north of RT 33 at Stoy Road, 4 miles west of Robinson. 18 hole course, driving range, practice green, pro shop, cart rentals, lesson...more!

Oblong Park and Lake

 Located on East edge of Oblong has a large stocked lake with lighted walking paths, shelters, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and more. Also, County Fairg...more!

Olney City Park

 Olney City Park is a great place to see Olney's famous white squirrels! They play amongst the Park's picnic shelters, playgrounds, tennis and ...more!

The Orchards

 Founded in 1991, The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville, Illinois features a 18 hole championship style golf course and restaurant. The golf course was ...more!

Orchards Golf Club

 The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville, Illinois — located just minutes from St. Louis — offers a public 18 hole championship golf cour...more!

Organ Farms

 Bring the whole family for Fall Country Fun at the farm. Groups can reserve weekdays and evenings and the public is welcome on weekends. Animals, a co...more!

Outdoor Only Outfitters

 Deer hunting on more than 2,500 privately owned acres is available. Semi-guided bow or shotgun hunts and a first-class lodge....more!

The Outdoor Sportsman's Lodge

 Guided fishing and boat rental. 6 cabins available....more!

Patriots Park

 Walking trails, fishing lake, playground areas, and shelters...more!

Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area

 Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids....more!

Peterson Park

 Aquatic Center, tennis, basketball, batting cages, mini golf, sand volleyball, picnic shelters, playground, disk golf, and canoe access....more!

Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve

 The 2.2 mile loop trail features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. It winds through secretive canyons that hide the biggest display of prehistoric...more!

Pleasant Ridge Community Park

 See the Kinsella Log Home in this 95 acre park which has picnic areas and beautiful woods....more!

Prairie Lake

 Come out for the fishing, walking trails and picnic facilities....more!

Prairie Ridge State Natural Area

 Rare grassland wildlife, bird watching, 3,800 acres...more!

Prop Busters R/C Club

 The Prop Busters R/C Club is a area radio controlled (R/C) aircraft enthusiasts club that has been in existence for over twenty five years. We are a c...more!

Pumpkin Blossom Hill

 Shop for pumpkins, gourds, mums, crafts and antiques from September thru December. Mini corn maze and pumpkin picking for the kids....more!

Pyramid Oaks II Golf Course

 Beautiful Golf Course and Lighted Driving Range!...more!

Pyramid State Park

 Pyramid State Recreation Area, the largest state recreation area in Illinois, contains 19,701 acres and 48 camping sites. It is located within Perry C...more!

Quail Creek Country Club & Golf Resort

 18 hole course, driving range, practice green, pro shop, cart rental, lessons, open to the public by reservation. Memberships available....more!

Raccoon Lake

 The park is open for boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing year round and hosts a major power boat racing event annually....more!

Ramsey Lake Golf Course

 Ramsey Lake Golf Course is under new ownership! Dustin and Michelle Finley are great people and they are working to provide a refreshed and updated go...more!

Ramsey Lake State Park - Ramsey

 Rolling hills, timbered shoreline, and beautiful Ramsey Lake make the Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area a unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors...more!

Ramsey Lake State Park - Vandalia

 The park has over 1900 acres and offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails, snowmobile trails, walking trail, camping, picnicking and m...more!

Randolph County State Recreation Area

 Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are ju...more!

Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park

 Both parks have picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment....more!

Red Bud Sports Complex

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Red Hawk Golf Club

 The Course Nested among the hills and lakes of beautiful Southern Illinois, the Red Hawk Golf Club has an 18-hole, 6,155-yard, par 70, watered golf co...more!

Red Hills State Park

 For wildflowers, beautiful foliage and soothing breezes in the spring...picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and fishing in the summer...appreciating ...more!

Richland Country Club

 Richland Country Club offers one of the finest 18-hole, par 71 golf courses in the area....more!

Richland Creek Greenway Trail

 This 3.8 mi. asphalt trail has several bridges and picturesque views of Richland Creek. It's ideal for a family or group outing, a quiet walk or a sho...more!

Ridge Outfitting

 Hunts are semi-guided. A typical five-day hunt will include six days on the property and five nights of lodging at a local motel. Bow, muzzle-loader a...more!

Ripson Bridge

 Make sure to see the last pony truss bridge in Bond County on your ILLINOISouth adventure in Sorento. Ripson Bridge was built in 1895 and declared a l...more!

River Lakes Golf Course

 Make River Lakes Golf Course part of your golfing adventure in ILLINOISouth! The 18-hole course features Bermuda grass fairways and tee boxes with wel...more!

River Park

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Robeson Hills Nature Preserve

 Rugged terrain, walking trail...more!

Robinson City Park

 Public swimming pool, large water slides, horseshoe pits, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts, miniature golf, batting cages, band s...more!

Rock Springs Park & Nature Center

 Log cabin, nature hiking/biking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion, children's rock climbing playground, native grasses and wildlife and a fenced dog ru...more!

Rogers-Dewitt Park

 The 58-acre park features a nature trail with two foot bridges, a meadow and a fishing pond. Primitive camping sites, a night sky observation station,...more!

Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course

 Come experience the beauty of ILLINOISouth at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course! Situated just 41 miles east of St. Louis in the small community of O...more!

Rotary Park

 Covered picnic shelters, a playground, boat slips, a fitness trail and disc golf are among the amenities here....more!

Rotary Skate Park

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Salem Country Club

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Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve

 Three trails make up the Salt Lick system: The Johnson Trail is 1.3 miles along the base of the bluff and is an easy walk; the Salt Lick Point Trail i...more!

Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

 Fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, swimming, 194 acre lake and a concession stand features a snack bar, restaurant and bait and tackle shop....more!

Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area

 Fishing lake, horse trails, hiking trails, picnic area, camping and 840 huntable acres. RV and tent sites....more!

Scheve Park

 The old train depot, a full-size caboose and a train car along with pavilions and ag building can be reserved for group events. Picnic areas, dog park...more!

Schranz Memorial Park

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Schwartz Farms

 You can find berries, apples, peaches, pears and watermelon in season....more!

Shoemaker Schoolhouse Plaza

 The 54-mile Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail (KCT) traverses the eastern edge of the Middle Mississippi River Valley in ILLINOISouth. Cahokia in St. Clair Coun...more!

Shreve's Pumpkin Patch

 Come out and pick your pumpkin and wander through the corn maze. Visit the main building where an assortment of items ranging from ornaments, baked go...more!

Silver Lake Park

 Large lake, fishing, pavilions, playground, sand volleyball, archery range, nature trails, climbing wall, boat ramp and waterfowl hunting....more!

Skillet Fork Outfitters

 There are more than 6,400 acres of prime hunting land for trophy Illinois whitetail. Reserve your hunt and include lodging with home-cooked meals....more!

South Shore State Park

 The park is currently closed for renovation. Call for reopening dates....more!

Southern Illinois Trophy Bowhunting

 Southern Illinois Trophy Bowhunting in McLeansboro, IL offers archery and firearm hunting on over 5,000 acres of land. This land is home to managed po...more!

Southwest Park

 Ball diamonds, concession stand...more!

Sparks Lazy Acres Campground

 Sparks Lazy Acres is a nice quiet place to camp. A mile east of Newton Lake. Our 28 sites have water/sewer/electric hookups with picnic tables and fir...more!

Sparta Country Club (semi-private)

 Where members and the community can come together! Pro Shop now available for private parties! Please call 618-443-4911 for pricing! Be sure to check ...more!

St. Elmo Golf Club

 St. Elmo Golf Club is a 9-hole semi-private golf course located just outside of  St. Elmo, Illinois.  The public is welcome and annual membe...more!

St. Francisville Park

 A playground and baseball diamonds await visitors....more!

Steeleville City Park

 Veteran's memorial, benches, seasonal plants...more!

Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve

 Take a walk along this old growth forest remnant set in the sinkhole plain between Millstadt, IL and Columbia. The Homer F. Stemler Memorial Walking T...more!

Stephen A. Forbes State Park

 700 acres, fishing, swimming, hunting, horseback riding, 115 camping sites, picnicking, concession building, and cabins...more!

Stonewolf Golf Club

 Come play the ONLY Jack Nicklaus Signature course in the Metro-East!  ...more!

Streif's Country Market

 During September and October, visit the pumpkin patch for just the right one for decorating, cooking and carving....more!

Sumner City Park

 Playground, ball diamond, picnic shelters...more!

Sumpter Berry Farm

 Bring the family and enjoy a relaxing day picking berries at this family-owned farm....more!

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Tamarack Country Club

 The secret is out! Tamarack has the some of the best kept fairways and greens in the St. Louis Metro Area. We believe quality service and a top notch ...more!

Taphorn Orchard

 Visit this family-owned orchard in Beckemeyer, IL for apples, pumpkins and other seasonal pickings!...more!

Ten Mile Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

 The site provides a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities including wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, target shooting, hunting and trapping....more!

Three Springs Park

 This multi-purpose facility offers lighted softball/baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball/volleyball courts, a half-mile walking...more!

Triple Lakes Golf Club

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Vandalia Country & Golf Club

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Vandalia Lake

 The Vandalia Lake is a 660-acre lake with 12 miles of shoreline, located four miles northwest of Vandalia on Illinois Route 185 with an entrance to th...more!

Vandalia Swimming Pool

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Washington County State Recreation Area

 Wildlife abounds in the Washington County State Recreation Area, located four miles south of Nashville in southern Illinois. Visitors will marvel a...more!

Waterloo Country Club

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Waterloo Sportsman's Club

 Enjoy 200 acres of idyllic nature at Waterloo Sportsman's Club in Waterloo, IL. The club features 7 pavilions for your event needs, as well as fou...more!

White Oak Golf Course

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William Jennings Bryan Memorial Park

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World Shooting & Recreational Complex

 The State of Illinois and the Department of Natural Resources proudly boast the premiere 1,600 acre World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sp...more!


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