Acorns Golf Links
Waterloo, IL
Enjoy 6,701 yards of golf at Acorns Golf Links in Waterloo, IL. Here, you'll find a scenic nature course with a...
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Annbriar Golf Course
Waterloo, IL
Rated one Golf Digest's Top 500 Places to Play, Annbriar Golf Course is Waterloo, IL's hidden gem. The...
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Baldwin Lake
Baldwin, IL
Baldwin Lake is home to dozens of fish species, including Black Crappie and Channel Catfish, which make it perfect ...
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Barnside Flower Farm
Red Bud, IL
Locally grown cut and potted flowers such as mums, sunflowers, dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, snapdragons, and many more...
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Beall Woods State Park
Mount Carmel, Illinois
Located on the banks of the Wabash River in southeastern Illinois, Beall Woods State Park attracts visitors from ar...
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Benson Blueberries
Lawrenceville, Illinois
Pick your own or buy from the roadside stand from late June to the last of July....
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Bent Oak Golf Course
Breese, IL
Tournaments may be scheduled one year in advance. Please contact Clubhouse manager Eddie Greer for more details. 18...
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Bicentennial Park
Belleville, IL
Bicentennial Park, Belleville's newest community park, consists of 43 beautiful wooded acres and a number ...
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Bolm-Schuhkraft Park
Columbia, IL
Bolm-Schuhkraft Park (also know as City Park) is a 44.5 acre park located at 1200 Evergreen Lane....
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Borah Lake
Olney, IL
This lake covers 136 acres and includes a small, public swimming area near the boat launch, as well as a playground...
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Borsch Memorial Park
Valmeyer, Illinois
Ball diamonds, playgrounds, pavilions with running water and electricity, and a sand volleyball court....
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Boulder Marina
Carlyle, IL
The Marina is on the east side of Carlyle Lake adjacent to the Boulder Recreation Area. It has modern concrete dock...
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Bradshaw Park
Carmi, Illinois
Tennis, baseball, picnic area, playground and concession stands...
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Braeutigam's Orchards
Belleville, Illinois
Blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, tomatoes and eggplant are specialties....
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Breese Northside Park
Breese, IL
Swimming pool, ball diamonds, tennis courts, shelters, multiple playgrounds, stage for plays and performances....
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Bryan Memorial Park
Salem, Illinois
Family Aquatic Center with waterslide; tennis courts, basketball courts, skateboard park, picnic shelters, bandstag...
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Buck Stop Archery
Brownstown, Illinois
The 3-D Archery Range is a mile-long trek through the woods. The full-service Archery Pro Shop offers a complete li...
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Buck Valley Wildlife
Marshall, Illinois
Guided tours for white tail deer, quail, pheasant and chucker (in season) are available or hunt or fish on your own...
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Carlyle Lake
Carlyle, Illinois
The largest man-made lake in Illinois (26,000 acres), Carlyle Lake is a premier location for outdoor sports. Well k...
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Carlyle Lake Golf Club
Carlyle, Illinois
This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on Carlyle Lake activities and programs....
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Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle, Illinois
Located in Eldon Hazlet State Park, the marina offers launching facilities, a clubhouse and other amenities for you...
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Carmi Country Club
Carmi, Illinois
From its roots as Southern Illinois cornfield, Carmi Country Club has grown a tradition of champions, a tradition o...
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Casey Country Club
Casey, Illinois
The World's Largest Golf Tee was constructed out of various widths of yellow pine wood, 60 gallons of glue and ...
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Centennial Park
Swansea, Illinois
A relaxing walking trail winds around the turtle filled pond through the tall shady trees and across rustic bridges...
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Centerfield Park Inc.
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Spend the day at the Slik Trak, go karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats and video arcade - all in one...
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Citizens Park
Belleville, IL
This 45-acre park offers ball diamonds, bike ramps, a disc-golf course, and picnic facilities!...
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Cole Memorial Park
Chester, IL
Shelters, picnic areas, swimming pool, playgrounds and tennis courts are laid out within the forested park....
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Columbia Golf Club
Columbia, IL
Located in the St. Louis metro area in Columbia, IL, the Columbia Golf Club offers two 18-hole golf courses open fo...
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Columbia Park
McLeansboro, Illinois
The site of city fairs and social events in the 1840s, it now it offers croquet games and putting practice....
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Community Club Park
Okawville, IL
Large facility for events, picnic area, playground, site of Fair & Wheat Festival in the Fall....
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Conservation Lake
Mount Carmel, Illinois
Campsites, fishing, playground, boat ramps (trolling motor only), shelter house for rent...
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Dahnke Family Farms
Martinsville, IL
Serving Wabash Valley and east central Illinois for 36 years, Dahnkes Family Farms specializes in in fall fun and a...
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Deer Run Golf Course
Robinson, Illinois
First played in the summer of 1973, Deer Run Golf Course is an 18 Hole, Par 72 Golf Course stretching over 6000 yar...
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Doll's Orchard
Pocahontas, IL
Doll's Orchard gows their own apples and makes their own cider in Pocahontas, IL. Visit their Facebook page for...
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Dorney's Pumpkin Patch
Lawrenceville, Illinois
Open for fall family activities at the pumpkin patch, Sept. 30-Oct. 29. Day activities are every Sat. 12-5 and Sun....
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Du Bois Center
Du Bois, Illinois
Nestled in 308 wooded acres with two lakes and countless trails, the center offers camping and a Retreat and Confer...
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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Du Quoin, IL
The picturesque 1,600 acres offers hiking, fishing, picnicking and over 1,200 camping hook-ups. The fairground...
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Dupo Community Park
Dupo, Illinois
Beautiful 14 acres of family park fun with 2 restrooms, 7 pavilions, 2 playgrounds, a splash pad, walking paths, pi...
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Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Paris, IL
Eagle Ridge Golf Course is located in Paris, IL and is known throughout East Central Illinois and West Central Indi...
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East Fork Lake
Olney, Illinois
This lake covers 934 acres with its tree-lined banks and attractive residential areas. Three City-owned parks are a...
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East Fork Trails
Olney, IL
The East Fork Trails provides a beautiful place to enjoy nature, only minutes from downtown Olney. There are ...
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Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, Illinois
Open year-round, with activities all four seasons of the year, Eckert’s Belleville Farm offers seasonally available...
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Eldon Hazlet State Park
Carlyle, Illinois
3,000 acres with 328 sites on the west side of Carlyle Lake; camping, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird w...
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Elmwood Golf Club
Belleville, Illinois
Elmwood Golf Club. Three thousand plus yards of downhill lies and uphill climbs since 1959....
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Fairview Park
Centralia, IL
45 acres of recreation space include a swimming pool, baseball and softball fields, skateboard park, several picnic...
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Far Oaks Golf Club
Caseyville, Illinois
Far Oaks Golf Club is a championship golf course that is playable for all players. Our motto is "A Championshi...
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Foundation Park
Centralia, IL
Best known for the annual Balloon Fest, there are also walking trails, nature areas, 36-hole disc golf course and g...
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Fox Ridge State Park
Charleston, IL
Fox Ridge State Park, a 2,064-acre park just south of Charleston in east-central Illinois, is known for its steep, ...
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Freeburg Recreation Park
Freeburg, Illinois
Bring your Family to the Park for a great day of fun and relaxation. There are 4 pavilions to hold your family reun...
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Froman Park
Mount Carmel, Illinois
Froman Park, where you can enjoy the shade of lush trees, or maybe even catch a baseball game, played at the adjace...
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G & C Meyer Farm
Steeleville, IL
Find berries, green beans, okra, potatoes and other veggies, seasonal flowers and bedding plants....
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Gaetti Sports Academy
Centralia, IL
Gaetti's Sports Academy is the only facility in the country offering curriculum put together by four World Seri...
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Gateway Kartplex
Madison, IL
The Gateway Kartplex is a purpose-built karting facility inside the oval track at World Wide Technology Raceway. In...
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Gateway National Golf Links
Madison, IL
Tall grasses, lakes, wood-tie bunkers, and occasional giant cottonwoods complete the landscape.With a maginificent ...
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Gateway Skydiving Center
Greenville, IL
Gateway Skydiving Center is a 2nd generation, family-operated skydiving center with over 100 years of combined...
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Glik Park
Highland, Illinois
Four baseball/softball diamonds, five soccer fields or two football fields are featured. There is also a basketball...
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Goshen Bike Trail
O'Fallon, IL
This 7-mile asphalt trail features 10 tunnels and a 175-foot bridge. It connects to six other trails and begins at ...
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Governor Bond Lake
Greenville, Illinois
Camping, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and Patriot's Park are amenities offered at the lake....
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Grand Marais Golf Course
Centreville, Illinois
Grand Marais is committed to building lasting relationships with our members through our high standards as well as ...
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Grayville Memorial Park
Grayville, Illinois
Pool, playground, tennis, baseball, basketball, natural performance amphitheater, lake, fishing, boating...
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Green Acres Farm
Washington Park, Illinois
Have fun picking fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season....
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Greenup Archery
Greenup, Illinois
Serving the Greenup area for over 29years. With quality archery, fishing and indoor Archery range....
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Greenview Golf Course
Centralia, Illinois
This is an 18 hole regulation course located in Centralia, IL. From the longest tees it offers 6,150 yards of golf ...
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Harmony Park
Robinson, Illinois
Make music with your friends, family and the people of Robinson at Harmony Park. The park includes a series of outd...
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Hasewinkle Outdoors
Sumner, Illinois
We believe in low-pressure trophy whitetail buck hunting, allowing only 4-6 hunters per package. We also believe in...
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Heard's Pond Park
McLeansboro, Illinois
Heard's Pond was originally built to supply water for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad steam engines, and ...
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Hesse Park
O'Fallon, Illinois
Four ball diamonds (one lighted), soccer fields, basketball courts, in-line skating rink, picnic shelters, playgrou...
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Hickory Shores Resort LLC
Carlyle, Illinois
Hickory Shores has been active for more than 25 years! Make Hickory Shores Resort a yearly destination for your fam...
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Highland Speedway
Highland, IL
One-quarter mile, semi-banked clay oval track located on the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, IL. ...
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Horner Park
Lebanon, Illinois
Enjoy the natural beauty of Lebanon, IL at Horner Park. This gorgeous park offers a fishing lake, baseball and soft...
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Hough Park
Belleville, IL
Hough Park is Belleville's "Picnic Headquarters!" The park features a large hexagon shaped shelter in...
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Hutsonville Park
Hutsonville, Illinois
Located on Outer South Rose Street in Hutsonville. It has ballfields, volleyball, small lake, fishing, playground, ...
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Illinois Caverns
Waterloo, IL
Please refer to the IDNR site for more information on opening hours, location, requirements, and more. ...
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Illinois Country Harvest
Prairie du Rocher, IL
We are a sustainable, small, diverse farm located in southwestern Illinois. We proudly grow heirloom and nativ...
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Highland Jaycees Dog Park
Highland, IL
The Highland Jaycees Dog Park is a great place to bring your dog to get outside and get some fresh air! ...
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John Brown Melons
Carmi, Illinois
The best melons are grown by the river, and the Brown family has been growing on the banks of the Wabash for genera...
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Kaskaskia Marina & Park
New Athens, Illinois
Site of drag races in September, full marina services, batting cages, ball fields, roller hockey....
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Kaskaskia River Project
Modoc, Illinois
Camping (15 sites), fishing, picnic shelter, grill, boat ramps, Visitors Center, tours of Kaskaskia Lock and Dam at...
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Keyes Park
Du Quoin, IL
This fun filled family park is the site of picnics, family reunions, a children's playground, tennis and basket...
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Kid's Kingdom
McLeansboro, Illinois
A re-creation of Historic McLeansboro where children can climb, swing, slide and play. The park also offers a pavil...
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Kingsbury Nature Preserve
Greenville, Illinois
Park has 80 acres of natural habitat along Governor Bond Lake with five miles of horseback riding (north side) and ...
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Konarcik Park
Waterloo, IL
Take a stroll on the walking trail, play ball, wet a line or swing around the playground. New to Konarcik Park - a ...
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Lake Charleston
Charleston, IL
Lake Charleston is a reservoir in Coles County, Illinois. Served by Illinois Route 130, it is 2 miles southeast of ...
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Lake Mattoon Beach
Neoga, IL
Weather permitting the beach normally is open from Memorial weekend thru Labor Day weekend from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 ...
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Lakeside Park
Fairfield, IL
Lighted tennis courts, baseball, playground and picnic facilities...
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Lakeview Park - McLeansboro
McLeansboro, Illinois
The park offers fishing, the Weinmann Pavilion for outdoor entertaining, cooking sites, and a play area for childre...
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Lakeview Park - Waterloo
Waterloo, IL
Paved walking trail, playground, three large fishing lakes, pavilions with running water, electricity, and barbecue...
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Leaverton Park
Palestine, Illinois
Located on Southern edge of Palestine has a bad shell, community buildings, playgrounds, shelters, volleyball, tenn...
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Lincoln Trail State Park
Marshall, Illinois
Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to in...
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Lincoln Walking Trail
Vandalia, Illinois
Asphalt scenic trail winding through the city park. The trail can be entered at the corner of Locust & Jefferso...
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Marissa Recreation Area
Marissa, IL
Features two lakes, a nine hole golf course, camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters....
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McAllister Park
Lebanon, Illinois
Visit Lebanon, IL's newest park on your next Downstate Illinois adventure! The park is complete with pavilions ...
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McLeansboro City Pool
McLeansboro, IL
The City Pool has been offering splashing fun to the young and the young-at-heart for half a century. The season be...
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MetroBikeLink Trail
Belleville, Illinois
The 6.9 mile trail cuts across east Belleville connecting the Swansea and Memorial Hospital MetroLink stations with...
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Metter Memorial Park
Columbia, Illinois
Spend the afternoon in Metter Memorial Park, an outdoor oasis in Columbia, IL! The park includes walking trails, ha...
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Mill Creek Park
Marshall, Illinois
On the Lincoln Heritage Trail Road, the 2,600 acres of land, with 811 acres of water, provides camping, cabins, tra...
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Millers Grove
Olney, IL
Covered shelters, electricity and restrooms/south side of East Fork Lake...
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Mini Park Gazebo
Du Quoin, Illinois
The Mini Park is an area which features a gazebo, a stone picnic table, stone benches, memorial brick walkways and ...
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Moody Park (Longacre Park)
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Sand volleyball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer field, a 1.5-mile walking/running path, concession stand...
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Mount Carmel City Park
Mount Carmel, Illinois
18-hole golf course, tennis and basketball courts, pool, picnic sites and shelters...
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Musgrove Aquatic Center
Olney, IL
This aquatic center consists of a 395,000 gallon swimming pool completed with bathhouse, 190’ water slide, wa...
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Musgrove Park
Olney, IL
This sprawling park in Olney features two playground areas, including a playground for children of all abilities. &...
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Mystic Oak Golf Course
Waterloo, Illinois
Mystic Oak Golf Course and the Black Swan Restaurant are open to the public. Mystic Oak Golf Course gives the golfe...
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Norris City Park
Norris City, Illinois
Norris City Park in Norris City, IL feature a picnic area, wading pool, swings, and reservoir with fish....
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North County Country Club
Red Bud, IL
NCCC is a 9 hole golf course with zoysia fairways and tee boxes. Sand traps and two lakes provide a challenging, ye...
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NubAbility Athletics
Du Quoin, IL
The NubAbility® Athletics Foundation exists to encourage, inspire, instruct limb different youth (congenital or...
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O'Fallon Community Park
O'Fallon, Illinois
Katy Cavins Community Center, swimming pool, six ball diamonds (two lighted), four lighted tennis courts, lighted b...
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Oak Glen Golf Course
Robinson, Illinois
11234 N 600th St, north of RT 33 at Stoy Road, 4 miles west of Robinson. 18 hole course, driving range, practice gr...
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Oblong Park and Lake
Oblong, Illinois
Located on East edge of Oblong has a large stocked lake with lighted walking paths, shelters, playgrounds, horsesho...
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Olney City Park
Olney, IL
Olney City Park is a great place to see Olney's famous white squirrels! They play amongst the Park's picnic...
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Orchards Golf Club
Belleville, IL
The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville, Illinois — located just minutes from St. Louis — offers a pu...
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Organ Farms
McLeansboro, Illinois
Bring the whole family for Fall Country Fun at the farm. Groups can reserve weekdays and evenings and the public is...
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Patriot's Park
Greenville, Illinois
Walking trails, fishing lake, playground areas, disc golf, and shelters...
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Peterson Park
Newton, IL
Aquatic Center, tennis, basketball, batting cages, mini golf, sand volleyball, picnic shelters, playground, disk go...
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Pumpkin Blossom Hill
Red Bud, Illinois
Shop for pumpkins, gourds, mums, crafts and antiques from September thru December. Mini corn maze and pumpkin picki...
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Pyramid State Park
Pinckneyville, IL
Pyramid State Recreation Area, the largest state recreation area in Illinois, contains 19,701 acres and 48 camping ...
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Raccoon Lake
Centralia, Illinois
The park is open for boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing year round and hosts a major power boat racing event a...
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Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, Illinois
Want to give your kids or group a personal tour of an exotic petting zoo? Looking for a beautiful farm wedding venu...
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Ramsey Lake Golf Course
Ramsey, Illinois
Ramsey Lake Golf Course is under new ownership! Dustin and Michelle Finley are great people and they are working to...
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Red Hawk Golf & Grille
Tamaroa, Illinois
The Course Nested among the hills and lakes of beautiful Southern Illinois, the Red Hawk Golf Club has an 18-hole, ...
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Red Hills State Park
Sumner, Illinois
For wildflowers, beautiful foliage and soothing breezes in the spring...picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and fi...
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Richland Country Club
Olney, Illinois
Richland Country Club offers one of the finest 18-hole, par 71 golf courses in the area....
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Richland Creek Greenway Trail
Swansea, Illinois
This 3.8 mi. asphalt trail has several bridges and picturesque views of Richland Creek. It's ideal for a family or ...
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River Lakes Golf Course
Columbia, IL
Make River Lakes Golf Course part of your golfing adventure in Downstate Illinois! The 18-hole course features Berm...
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Robinson City Park
Robinson, Illinois
Public swimming pool, large water slides, horseshoe pits, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball court...
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Rock Springs Rotary Park
O'Fallon, IL
Rock Springs Rotary Park in O'Fallon offers pavilion rental, firepit rental, and has two different walking trai...
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Rocky Point Beach
Kinmundy, IL
A beautiful 200-foot sand beach is located at Rocky Point where visitors can enjoy swimming or picnicking at the ta...
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Rogers-Dewitt Park
McLeansboro, Illinois
The 58-acre park features a nature trail with two foot bridges, a meadow and a fishing pond. Primitive camping site...
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Rotary Park
Olney, IL
Rotary Park is located on East Fork Lake and has a disc golf course, fitness path, two covered picnic shelters, a p...
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Scheve Park
Mascoutah, IL
The old train depot, a full-size caboose and a train car along with pavilions and ag building can be reserved for g...
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Schoenbeck Ranch
Ellis Grove, IL
Offering - Pony rides, Covered Wagon rides, Corn Maze, Straw Maze, Barrel Car Train , Petting Zoo, Photo Ops , and ...
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Schwartz Farms
Centralia, Illinois
You can find berries, apples, peaches, pears and watermelon in season.
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See-Food BBQ
Marshall, IL
New Restaurant and Camp Store inside Lincoln Trail State Park. Old restaurant closes in 2022. Has Smoked Pork, pull...
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Shreve's Pumpkin Patch
Mill Shoals, Illinois
Come out and pick your pumpkin and wander through the corn maze. Visit the main building where an assortment of ite...
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Silver Creek Preserve
Mascoutah, IL
Silver Creek Preserve is situated in the Silver Creek floodplain and offers walking trails, covered picnic tables, ...
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Silver Lake Park
Highland, Western
Large lake, fishing, pavilions, playground, sand volleyball, archery range, nature trails, climbing wall, boat ramp...
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Skillet Fork Outfitters
Carmi, Illinois
There are more than 6,400 acres of prime hunting land for trophy Illinois whitetail. Reserve your hunt and include ...
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St. Elmo Golf Club
Saint Elmo, IL
St. Elmo Golf Club is a 9-hole semi-private golf course located just outside of St. Elmo, Illinois. The...
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Stephen A. Forbes State Park
Kinmundy, Illinois
700 acres, fishing, swimming, hunting, horseback riding, 115 camping sites, picnicking, concession building, and ca...
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Streif's Country Market
Louisville, Illinois
During September and October, visit the pumpkin patch for just the right one for decorating, cooking and carving....
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Sumpter Berry Farm
Carmi, Illinois
Bring the family and enjoy a relaxing day picking berries at this family-owned farm....
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Tamarack Country Club
Shiloh, IL
The secret is out! Tamarack has the some of the best kept fairways and greens in the St. Louis Metro Area. We belie...
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Taphorn Orchard
Beckemeyer, Illinois
Visit this family-owned orchard in Beckemeyer, IL for apples, pumpkins and other seasonal pickings!...
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Three Springs Park
Shiloh, Illinois
This multi-purpose facility offers lighted softball/baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball/vol...
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Twin Lakes Park
Paris, IL
The water area in Twin Lakes Park is as follows:
West Lake area is approximately 60 acres
East Lake and &ld...
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Vandalia Lake
Vandalia, IL
The Vandalia Lake is a 660-acre lake with 12 miles of shoreline, located four miles northwest of Vandalia on Illino...
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Vandalia Lake Beach
Vandalia, IL
Swimming is available at Jaycees Beach which features a large sloping sand beach, plus a modern beach house and sho...
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Vernor Lake
Olney, IL
This 45-acre lake is used for recreational purposes only and is the most quiet and serene of Olney’s three la...
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Wabash Cannonball Bridge
St. Francisville, IL
This bridge is a most unusual historic bridge, both because this large, multi-span structure is composed of spans f...
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Waterloo Sportsman's Club
Waterloo, Illinois
Enjoy 200 acres of idyllic nature at Waterloo Sportsman's Club in Waterloo, IL. The club features 7 pavilions f...
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Wild Child Flower Farm
Sumner, IL
The one and only Wild Child Flower Farm! We offer a unique, U-Pick flower experience in Lawrence County Illinois. L...
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Xtreme Paintball Park
Millstadt, IL
Xtreme Paintball Park has paintball, airsoft, and laser tag field for all ages and abilities. There are 11 playing ...
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