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Albion City Park (Albion) Swimming pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, fishing lake, playground...View Details | Albion, IL 62806 | 618/445-2303 |
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Baldwin Lake (Baldwin) Within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, there's excellent fishing and migra...View Details IL 4 | Baldwin, IL 62217 | 618-785-2555 | |
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The Henry White Experimental Farm (Belleville) The Henry White Farm was donated to the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 1988. Here v...View Details 2031 Mascoutah Ave. | Belleville, IL | 618-233-5583 |
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Breese History Park (Breese) Peruse Breese's history in photographs, memorials and on the granite pyramid in this neigh...View Details 496 N. Second Street | Breese, IL | 618-526-0048 | |
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Lanterman Park (Bridgeport) Pavilion, picnic shelter, playground, baseball field...View Details Park Ave. and 1st St. | Bridgeport, IL 62417 | 618/945-7323 |
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Boulder Marina (Carlyle) The Marina is on the east side of Carlyle Lake adjacent to the Boulder Recreation Area. It...View Details | Carlyle, | 618-226-3223 | |
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Carlyle Lake (Carlyle) The largest man-made lake in Illinois (26,000 acres), Carlyle Lake is a premier location f...View Details Visitors Center 801 Lake Road | Carlyle, IL | 618-594-5253 |
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Carlyle Sailing Association (Carlyle) Located in Eldon Hazlet State Park, the marina offers launching facilities, a clubhouse an...View Details Eldon Hazlet State Park | Carlyle, | 618-594-3622 | |
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Eldon Hazlet State Park (Carlyle) 3,000 acre site on the west side of Carlyle Lake; camping, boating, fishing, hunting, picn...View Details 20100 Hazlet Park Rd. | Carlyle, IL | 618-594-3013 |
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South Shore State Park (Carlyle) Southeast side of Carlyle Lake, fishing, boating, picnicking, and controlled deer hunting....View Details 14205 Huey Road | Carlyle, IL 62231 | (618)594-3900 | |
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West Access Marina (Carlyle) Year-round facility on the southwest end of Carlyle Lake; safe, clean facilities, ideally ...View Details 14222 Lake Rd. | Carlyle, IL 62231 | 618-594-2461 |
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Bradshaw Park (Carmi) Tennis, baseball, picnic area, playground and concession stands...View Details Illinois & E Street | Carmi, IL | 618/384-2001 | |
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Burrell Woods Park & Campground (Carmi) Picnic shelters, RV Park and lake...View Details CR 1000 E & 1525 N | Carmi, IL 62821 | 618/382-2693 |
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Eckerle Park (Carmi) Swimming pool, picnic areas, ball diamonds...View Details 200 State Street | Carmi, | 618/382-8411 | |
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Centralia Lake (Centralia) Public boat dock, fishing, skiing and boating....View Details | Centralia, IL 62801 | (618)533-7622 |
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Fairview Park (Centralia) 45 acres of recreation space include a swimming pool, baseball and softball fields, skateb...View Details | Centralia, IL | 618-533-7623 | |
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Foundation Park (Centralia) Best known for the annual Balloon Fest, there are also walking trails, nature areas,disc g...View Details 600 North Pleasant Ave. | Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-533-0001 |
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Raccoon Lake (Centralia) The park is open for boating/fishing year round and hosts a major power boat racing event ...View Details Rte. 161 and Country Club Rd. | Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-532-6789 | |
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Cole Memorial Park (Chester) Shelters, picnic areas, swimming pool, playgrounds and tennis courts are laid out within t...View Details Route 3 South | Chester, IL | 618-826-4972 |
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Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area (Chester) Upland forest, savanna, hill prairie, limestone glade, limestone cliff and sink hole ponds...View Details 4301 South Lake Drive | Chester, IL 62233 | 618-826-2706 | |
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Randolph County State Recreation Area (Chester) Over 1,000 acres of woods and rolling prairie with a 65 acre lake, fishing and picnic area...View Details 4301 South Lake Dr. | Chester, IL 62233 | 618-826-2706 |
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Woodland Park (Collinsville) Playground, pavilions, well-stocked lake, 18-hole disk golf course, amphitheater, baseball...View Details 2 Pine Lake Rd. | Collinsville, IL 62234 | 618-346-7529 | |
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Metter Memorial Park (Columbia) Walking trails, halls and pavilions, picnic areas, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and summer ...View Details | Columbia, IL 62236 | (618)281-7144 |
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Frank Holten State Park (East Saint Louis) 1,080-acre park features the 18-hole Grand Marais Golf Course, fishing and picnicking faci...View Details 4500 Pocket Rd. | East Saint Louis, IL | 618-874-7920 | |
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Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park (East St. Louis) 43 ft. Mississippi River overlook platform, picnic area, paved walkways, view of the Gatew...View Details 185 West Trendley Avenue | East St. Louis, IL 62201 | (618)346-4905 |
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Hotz Park (Edwardsville) The smallest park in Illinois has a marker, one tree and a bench....View Details St. Louis Street next to First Methodist Church | Edwardsville, IL | |
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Watershed Nature Center (Edwardsville) Wheelchair-accessible pathway, wood-chipped trails, forested areas elevated walkway, wetla...View Details 1591 Tower Avenue | Edwardsville, IL 62025 | 618-692-7578 |
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Evansville Marina on the Kaskaskia River (Evansville) Boat launch, slips and a marina store are all thats needed for a great day on the Kaskask...View Details 201 Water Street | Evansville, IL | 618-853-2370 | |
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Lakeside Park (Fairfield) Lighted tennis courts, baseball, playground and picnic facilities...View Details | Fairfield, IL 62837 | 618/842-4802 |
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Leo French Park (Fairfield) Olympic size pool, walking trail, fishing, picnic sites, baseball, softball and basketball...View Details | Fairfield, IL 62837 | 618/842-4802 | |
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Southwest Park (Fairfield) Ball diamonds, concession stand...View Details | Fairfield, IL 62837 | 618/842-4802 |
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Everett Moody Park at Longacre (Fairview Heights) Lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, ...View Details 525 S. Ruby Lane | Fairview Heights, IL | 618-489-2040 | |
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Pleasant Ridge Park (Fairview Heights) See the Kinsella Log Home in this 95 acre park which has picnic areas and beautiful woods....View Details 401 Pleasant Ridge | Fairview Heights, IL | 618-489-2040 |
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Charley Brown Park (Flora) Swimming pool, campground, ball fields, home of Little Toot Railroad...View Details Old Hwy. 50 | Flora, IL | 618-662-4625 | |
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Rotary Skate Park (Flora) Skateboarding, roller blading...View Details East North Ave. | Flora, IL 62839 | 618-662-4625 |
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Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve (Freeburg) Hike through 35 acres of dry upland and wet floodplain forest. Birds and spring wildflower...View Details Rentchler Road off Hwy 177 | Freeburg, IL | 618-462-1181 | |
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Wilson Park (Granite City) Lighted softball field, 7 baseball fields, 6 lighted tennis courts, playground, swimming p...View Details 2900 Benton Street | Granite City, IL 62040 | (618)877-3059 |
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Grayville Memorial Park (Grayville) Pool, playground, tennis, bseball, basketball, natural performances amphitheater, lake, fi...View Details Oxford St & Park Lane | Grayville, IL | 618/375-3671 | |
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Governor Bond Lake (Greenville) Camping, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and Patriot's Park are amenities offered at the...View Details | Greenville, IL | 618-664-1644 |
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Kingsbury Nature Preserve (Greenville) Park has 80 acres of natural habitat along Governor Bond Lake with five miles of horseback...View Details 1375 Iron Gate Trail | Greenville, IL | 618-664-4969 | |
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Patriots Park (Greenville) Walking trails, fishing lake, playground areas, and shelters...View Details Rts 140 & 127 | Greenville, IL | 618-664-4969 |
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Silver Lake Park (Highland) Large lake, fishing, pavilions, playground, sand volleyball, archery range, nature trails,...View Details North Route 143 | Highland, IL 62249 | |
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Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area (Johnsonville) Fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, swimming and 194 acre lake...View Details R.R. 1 | Johnsonville, IL 62850 | 618-835-2292 |
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Trade Winds Marina (Keyesport) Able to accommodate boats up to 45 ft in covered slips and 40 ft in open slips, Trade Wind...View Details 10 Tradewinds Dr. | Keyesport, IL 62253 | 618-749-5649 | |
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Stephen A. Forbes State Park (Kinmundy) 700 acres, fishing, swimming, hunting, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, concession b...View Details 6924 Omega Rd. | Kinmundy, IL | 618-547-3381 |
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Lawrenceville City Park (Lawrenceville) Swimming pool, playground, baseball, tennis, basketball, picnic shelters, walking track...View Details | Lawrenceville, IL 62439 | 618/943-2116 | |
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Lawrenceville Nature Study Area (Lawrenceville) The Lawrenceville natural area is a lowland study spot....View Details Rte 1 North | Lawrenceville, IL 62439 | 618-943-3516 |
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Robeson Hills Nature Preserve (Lawrenceville) Rugged terrain, walking trail...View Details | Lawrenceville, IL 62439 | 812-882-335 | |
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Horner Park (Lebanon) Fishing lake, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe co...View Details 11109 Widicus Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)979-6420 (hall rental) |
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Marissa Recreation Area (Marissa) Features two lakes, a nine hole golf course, camping area, a cottage/residence area, as we...View Details 545 Rec Road | Marissa, IL | 618-295-2889 | |
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Drost Park (Maryville) 7 acre lake, pavilions, 1 mile walking trail, boat ram, playground, Master Gardeners....View Details Illinois Route 159 | Maryville, IL 62062 | 618-345-7028 |
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Prairie Lake (Mascoutah) Come out for the fishing, walking trails, and picnic facilities....View Details | Mascoutah, IL | 618-566-2964 | |
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Scheve Park (Mascoutah) The old train depot, a full-size caboose and a train car can be reserved for group events....View Details 3 West Main St. | Mascoutah, IL 62258 | 618-566-2964 |
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Kaskaskia River Project (Modoc) Camping, fishing, picnic shelter, grill, boat ramps, Visitors Center, tours of Kaskaskia L...View Details 4800 Lock and Dam Road | Modoc, IL 62261 | (618)284-7160 | |
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Ste. Genevieve/Modoc Ferry (Modoc) Nine vehicle (max) transport across Mississippi River to Missouri...View Details | Modoc, IL | 800-373-7007 |
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Beall Woods State Park (Mount Carmel) Interpretive Visitors Center, trails, campsites, picnic shelters, playground, fishing lake...View Details 9285 Beall Woods Ave. | Mount Carmel, IL 62863 | 618/298-2442 | |
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Froeman Park (Mount Carmel) | Mount Carmel, IL 62863 | 618/262-4822 |
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Mount Carmel Municipal Park (Mount Carmel) 18-hole golf course, tennis and basketball courts, pool, picnic sites and shelters...View Details 700 Park Rd. | Mount Carmel, IL 62863 | 618/262-4822 | |
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Washington County Nature Preserve (Nashville) Boating, fishing, hiking and campsites under the trees make this a favorite spot. Nine hun...View Details 18500 Conservation Dr. | Nashville, IL 62263 | 618-327-3137 |
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Lake Mattoon (Neoga) Boating, fishing year-round, campground, marina...View Details 1282 County Road 000 E | Neoga, IL 62447 | 217/234-3611 | |
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Kaskaskia Marina & Park (New Athens) Site of drag races in September, full marina services, batting cages, ball fields, roller ...View Details 1 Harbor Point Drive | New Athens, IL 62264 | (618)475-3123 |
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Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area (New Athens) Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks...View Details | New Athens, IL | 618-785-2555 | |
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Village Park (New Baden) Swimming pool, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer field, hockey rink, walking path, play...View Details 1103 East Hanover St. | New Baden, IL 62265 | 618-588-3813 |
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Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Newton) 22 miles of hiking, cross-country skiing, and horse trails; five mile bike trail, waterfow...View Details 3490 E. 500th Ave. | Newton, IL 62448 | 618/783-3478 | |
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Peterson Park (Newton) Aquatic Center, tennis, basketball, batting cages, mini golf, sand volleyball, picnic shel...View Details 701 E. Marion St. | Newton, IL 62448 | 618/783-8451 |
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Prairie Ridge State Natural Area (Newton) Rare grassland wildlife, bird watching, 3,800 acres...View Details 5295 N. 1000th St. | Newton, IL 62448 | 618/783-2685 | |
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Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area (Newton) Fishing lake, horse trails, hiking trails, picnic area, camping and 840 huntable acres...View Details 13225 East Illinois Hwy. 33 | Newton, IL 62448 | 618-783-2661 |
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Noble City Park (Noble) Playground, picnic areas, walking trail...View Details | Noble, IL 62868 | 618/723-2212 | |
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Norris City Park (Norris City) Picnic area, wading pool, swings, reservoir with fish...View Details 700 N & Rt. 1 | Norris City, IL | 618-378-3611 |
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Community Park (O'Fallon) Katy Cavins Community Center, swimming pool, six ball diamonds (two lighted), four lighted...View Details 401 East 5th Street | O'Fallon, IL 62269 | (618)624-4500 | |
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Family Sports Park (O'Fallon) 200 acres, tournament lighted baseball fields; pavilions, concession buildings, soccer fie...View Details 301 Oberneufemann St | O'Fallon, IL |
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Hesse Park (O'Fallon) Four ball diamonds (one lighted), soccer fields, basketball courts, in-line skating rink, ...View Details 110 Hesse Way | O'Fallon, IL 62269 | (618)624-0139 | |
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Rock Springs Park & Nature Center (O'Fallon) Log cabin, nature hiking/biking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion, children's rock climbing...View Details 1428 East Third St. | O'Fallon, IL 62269 | 618-624-0139 |
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Community Club Park (Okawville) Large facility for events, picnic area, playground, site of Fair & Wheat Festival....View Details 511 South Hanover Street | Okawville, IL 62271 | (618)243-6285 | |
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Bird Haven, Robert Ridgway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary (Olney) Sanctuary for a wide variety of bird species...View Details | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 |
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Borah Lake (Olney) 36 acres, fishing, swimming beach, boat launch...View Details | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 | |
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East Fork Lake (Olney) Fishing, boating, wide variety of fish...View Details N. Silver and Millers Grove Rd. | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 |
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Millers Grove (Olney) Covered shelters, electricity and restrooms/south side of East Fork Lake...View Details | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 | |
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Musgrove Park (Olney) Acquatic Center, water slide, playground, skateboard park, soccer fields, basketball court...View Details N. Silver & Mack Ave. | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 |
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Olney City Park (Olney) White squirrel sightings, picnic shelters, tennis court, community building, sand volleyba...View Details 305 N. West St. | Olney, IL 62450 | 618/395-7302 | |
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Rotary Park (Olney) Covered picnic shelters, playground, boat slips...View Details Kiwanis Rd. | Olney, IL 62450 | 618-395-7302 |
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Vernor Lake (Olney) 45-acre recreational lake, boating and fishing....View Details | Olney, IL 62450 | 618-395-7302 | |
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Pyramid State Park (Pinckneyville) This is the largest state park in Illinois with 19,701 acres of woods, lakes, trails, camp...View Details 1562 Pyramid Park Road | Pinckneyville, IL 62274 | 618-357-2574 |
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Chouteau Island (Pontoon Beach) Connects Illinois and Missouri by Route 66...View Details East side of the Mississippi River | Pontoon Beach, IL | 618-876-6268 | |
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Horseshoe Lake State Park (Pontoon Beach) Find camping, fishing, picnic areas, playgrounds, volleyball and over three miles of hikin...View Details 3321 Hwy. 111 | Pontoon Beach, IL | 618-931-0270 |
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Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park (Red Bud) Both parks have picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment....View Details | Red Bud, IL 62278 | 618-282-3505 | |
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St. Francisville Park (Saint Francisville) | Saint Francisville, IL 62460 | 618/948-2335 |
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Bryan Memorial Park (Salem) Family Aquatic Center with waterslide; tennis courts, basketball courts, skateboard park, ...View Details 100 West Boone St. | Salem, IL | 618-548-2222 | |
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Three Springs Park (Shiloh) This multi-purpose facility has lighted softball/baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer ...View Details 1 Park Dr. | Shiloh, IL 62269 | 618-632-1022, ext 5 |
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Steeleville City Park (Steeleville) Veteran's memorial, benches, seasonal plants ...View Details 107 West Broadway | Steeleville, IL | 618-965-3134 | |
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Red Hills State Park (Sumner) Camping, hiking, horseback and bicycle trails, fishing, boating, hunting...View Details 1100 N. & 400 E., RR 2, Box 252A | Sumner, IL 62466 | 618-936-2469 |
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Sumner City Park (Sumner) Playground, ball diamond, picnic shelters...View Details | Sumner, IL 62466 | 618/936-2415 | |
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Centennial Park (Swansea) A relaxing walking trail winds around the turtle filled pond through the tall shady trees ...View Details 300 N. Belt East | Swansea, IL | 618-234-0044 |
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Tri-Township Park (Troy) Visitors like the easy access from I-70, I-55 and I-270 with a petting zoo, playground equ...View Details 409 Collinsville Rd. | Troy, IL 62294 | 618-667-6887 | |
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Lincoln Park (Vandalia) Located across the street from Illinois' Oldest State Capitol, the park features a life-si...View Details 310 West Gallatin | Vandalia, IL | 618-283-8751 |
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Ramsey Lake State Park (Vandalia) The park has over 1900 acres and offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails,...View Details Ramsey Lake Rd. | Vandalia, IL 62471 | 618-423-2215 | |
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Vandalia Lake (Vandalia) Camping, fishing, nature walks, swimming, boating, beach, bathhouse and picnic area....View Details IL Rt. 185 | Vandalia, IL 62471 | 618-283-4770 |
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Lakeview Park (Waterloo) Paved walking trail, playground, three large fishing lakes, pavilions with running water, ...View Details Lakeview Drive | Waterloo, IL 62298 | (618)939-8600 | |
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Mill Pond Park (West Salem) Tennis courts...View Details | West Salem, IL | 618-618-456-3167 |
