Lake Jacksonville
2197 New Lake Road, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Fishing
Located three miles south of Jacksonville off Route 267, all the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville.
Located three miles south of Jacksonville off Route 267, all the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville. This 500-acre man-made lake is filled with bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish and channel catfish. Lake Jacksonville is the perfect location for boating (boat dock on site), water skiing, fishing, other water activities, and mainly swimming. Camping and trails for walking and biking available.
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Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Jacksonville • Oct 24 @ 10AM
Bring the family to Downtown Jacksonville to enjoy pumpkin and fall activities to celebrate the season!
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The Holiday Social at Chapter II
Chapter II Events • Nov 12 @ 5PM
Ladies, get ready for a night of cocktails, music and holiday shopping in a beautiful historic library at The Holiday Social!
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Jacksonville Christmas Parade
Downtown Jacksonville • Nov 27 @ 6PM
Santa will be Downtown Jacksonville at the annual Christmas Parade on November 27!
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Elks Lodge’s 12th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament
Jacksonville
Bring the kids to the park for a free fishing tournament, sponsored by Jacksonville's Elks Lodge.
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Nichols Park
Jacksonville
Nichols Park is the largest of the parks, covers 86 acres in southeast Jacksonville and offers an Olympic-size swimming pool.
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