Parks and Recreation

GOLF COURSES:

Blue Needles Golf Course

(217) 427-5536
9202 Blue Needles Drive
Fairmount, IL 61841
An 18 hole golf course 5 miles south of I-74 at the Oakwood exit. Open to the public. Carts are available.

Danville Country Club

(217) 442-6027
2718 Denmark Road
Danville, IL 61832
A Picturesque 18 hole golf course for members only and play host to numerous tournaments throughout the year.

Harrison Park Golf Course & Pro Shop

(217) 431-2266
1300 West Voorhees,
Danville, IL 61832
An 18 hole course off W. Voorhees St. in Danville. Open to the public year-round. Carts are available. 18 holes…par 71, Yards (L/M/T) 4914/5840/6111; Slope – 114/116/119.

Hubbard Trail Country Club

(217) 748-6759
13937 North 368 East Road
Hoopeston, IL 60942
A 9 hole course 1.5 miles north of Rossville on Illinois Rt. 1. Open to the public on Mondays only.

Turtle Run Golf Club

(217) 442-3320
332 East Liberty Lane
Danville, IL 61832
An 18 hole course. Open to the public seven days a week. 18 holes par 72; Yards (L/M/T) 5595/6541/6771; Slope – 116/120/122. Designer – Jim Spear

Wolf Creek Golf Club

(217) 446-9226
2521 Perrysville Road
Danville, IL 61832
A 9 hole course. Open to the public seven days a week.

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STATE AND COUNTY PARKS:

Forest Glen Preserve

(217) 662-2142
20301 East 900 North Road
Westville, IL 61883
1,800 acre park. 72 foot observation tower, 25 mile trail system, 40 acre restored tall grass prairie, 20 acre tree research area.

Harry “Babe” Woodyard State Natural Area

(217) 442-4915
18669 E. 670 North Rd
Georgetown, IL 61846
1,043 acres, Bird Watching, Stream Fishing, Hiking Trails, Hunting.

Kennekuk County Park

(217) 442-1691
North Henning Road
Danville, IL 61832
2,500 acre park, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, canoeing, water sports.

Kickapoo State Park

(217) 442-4915
Route 1 North Henning Road
Danville, IL 61832
2,842 acres, 22 deep-water ponds, camping, tennis, fishing, picnic areas, equestrian trails, canoeing, etc.

Lake Vermilion County Park

(217) 442-1691
Denmark Road
Danville, IL 61832
1,000 acre lake. Fishing, public boat ramp, power boating, picnic area, concessions.

Middle Fork National Scenic River

(217) 442-2915 or (217) 442-1691
Canoeing access through Kennekuk County Park or Kickapoo State Park.

Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area

(217) 442-4915
3,015 acres of grass, forest & crop land. Fishing, hunting, camping, wildlife.

Wetland Boardwalk

(217) 442-1691
West Newell Road
Danville, IL 61832
This 900 foot floating boardwalk is the 2nd largest of it’s kind in the state.

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CITY PARKS:

AMBUCS Playground for Everyone

(217) 431-2272
3900 East Winter
Danville, IL 61832

Danville Stadium

610 Highland Boulevard
Danville, IL 61832
Built in 1946. Home to the Danville Dans Baseball Team.

Ellsworth Park

(217) 431-2272
100 Ellsworth Avenue
Danville, IL 61832
One of Danville’s most historic parks, the Salt Fork and North Fork branches join together to form the Vermilion River here. The juncture of these rivers is historically significant as Native American Indian cultures and early American pioneers settled on it’s banks for ease of transportation, fish & game, water & salt. Canoeing (Salt Fork of the Vermilion River), fishing, site of the Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival (September).

Municipal Outdoor Pool at Garfield Park

(217) 331-2275
200 Commerce
Danville, IL 61832
1 meter and 2 meter diving boards, picnic area, concession stand

Palmer Arena

(217) 431-2424
100 West Main Street
Danville, IL 61832

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