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You will have a wonderful time year round in our giant indoor/outdoor facility! Not only do we have Go Karts, Bumper Boats, and Mini Golf, but...
East lake - swimming, camping, boat dock, walking trail, primitive camping. West lake - fishing, picnic, large pavilion, shelter, fireworks, horseshoes, tent camping, trailer camping, permission...
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and...
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County
It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden is featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is...
The gateway to the largest outdoor playground in southern Illinois includes Rend Lake, the second largest manmade lake in the state. Wheelchair access.
86 acres of shaded playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, community gardens, in-line skating area and walking path around the lake. Fishing is allowed with proper license....
Features 14 outdoor soccer fields including a lighted synthetic turf Championship Field and 4 softball diamonds with lights. A perfect place to host tournaments and...
Arts and humanities complex housing Discovery Center Museum, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company office and studios, Northern Illinois Public Radio offices and Rockford Symphony Orchestra...
The city of Paris operates this property on Twin Lakes. Wander the trails to see plants and animals that live in the woods, on marshy land...
The District maintains three buildings: the Recreation Center, our signature facility that houses our FitnessNOW fitness center; the Warrenville Community Building; and the maintenance building.
5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult...
Located within Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, this 500-seat outdoor theater presents summer productions. Promotes awareness of the Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site and to contract...
An easy 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago places you squarely in this sprawling forest preserve. With 78 miles of wide and singletrack trails at an intermediate...
This 1/4-mile drag racing facility features bracket racing on Saturday nights. An IHRA National event and many other specialty events are held here, including the World...
Hang with the Beverly crowd at this Far South Side institution, where Irish brogues are the norm and the staff is among the friendliest in town....
Campsites are located on the banks of the lake in the birch trees, in the meadow nestled among the oaks and maples, and along the Kankakee...
The Rock Island Trail provides 27 miles for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. One of the premier rails-to-trails facilities in Illinois, this trail is a sure-fire...
Winner of the 2004 Days Inn Hotel of the Year Award. Guests have free access to Bally's Total Fitness located next door. Other hotel amenities include...
It is also the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran tiger. They offer many exhibits and zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the...
Fort Defiance, known as Camp Defiance during the American Civil War, is a former military fortification, located at the awesome confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio...
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