Parks Near Me in Jacksonville, il

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of mature forest land, agricultural land, grassland and... Read More

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

647 N State HWY 100, Astoria, IL

History

In the early 1900s, Anderson Lake was a private... Read More

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area

46816 290th Ave, Griggsville, IL

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre mosaic of bottomlands, woodlands, wetlands, open fields, steep hills, rocky ravines, hollows, brushy draws and bluffs. Located along the... Read More

Lincoln Park

1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL

As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More

Siloam Springs State Park

938 E 3003rd Ln, Clayton, IL

Nature's bounty has conspired to produce a natural beauty and source of recreation greatly prized by generations of Midwesterners at Siloam Springs State Park, just minutes east of Quincy in... Read More

Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area

17836 State Highway 100 N, Grafton, IL

Imagine an area that includes 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas spanning more than 24,000 acres and scattered along 75 miles of two major rivers. Add to this awe-inspiring... Read More

Sand Ridge State Forest

25779 E Co Rd 2300 N, Forest City, IL

For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a sea of... Read More

Pere Marquette State Park

13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from several points atop the bluffs, visitors can... Read More

Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

19721 U.S. 24, Canton, IL

Providing a stop-over area for migrating waterfowl, Rice Lake and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation. Because of an extensive habitat management... Read More

Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area

7982 South Park Rd, Manito, IL

Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Tazewell County, 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the east side of the Illinois River.

In 1950 the state made the initial land... Read More

Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

19721 N. US 24, Canton, IL

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria on U.S. Route 24 and is protected from the Illinois River by a major levee. Teeming with fish and... Read More

Argyle Lake State Park

640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, IL

Known as a fisherman's delight, Argyle Lake State Park has a full complement of recreational opportunities. Just 7 miles from Macomb, Argyle Lake also offers picnicking, camping, hiking and... Read More

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area

1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln, IL

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, a 974-acre site along Salt Creek just south of Lincoln in Logan Co., is an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet and peaceful outdoors... Read More

Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)

3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the... Read More

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

185 West Trendley Avenue, East Saint Louis, IL

Park Hours:

April thru October - Daily (Dawn to 10:00 PM)
November thru March - Sunday thru Thursday (Dawn to Dusk), Friday and Saturday (Dawn to 10:00... Read More