Castle Rock State Park 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061, Located three miles south of Oregon, 815-732-7329, A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the Rock River, gives this park its name and hints at the rock formations, and ravines you will find here. The park offers three picnic areas with shelters, picnic tables, playground equipment, grills, toilets, and drinking water, one of which offers a beautiful view over the Rock River Valley. Visitors will also discover scattered tables for use along the river. Two of the park's shelters may be reserved. There are six miles of marked trails available for hiking and cross-country skiing, tobogganing sites, and one-half miles of bank fishing. There is also a boat ramp available for public use.  more... 

Lowden State Park 1411 North River Road, Oregon, IL 61061, Located north of Oregon, 815-732-6828, Dedicated as a memorial to Gov. Frank O. Lowden, who served Illinois during World War I, this state park features a 50-foot statue of an American Indian, designed by sculptor Lorado Taft, sitting atop the bluffs overlooking the Rock River Valley. The park offers picnicking areas with tables, drinking water, park stoves, outdoor toilets and litter cans; camping; four miles of good foot trails; and river fishing. A launching ramp and boat docks are located adjacent to the park.  more... 

Lowden-Miller State Forest 1365 West Castle Rock Road, Oregon, IL 61061, South of town, 815-732-7329, A 2,225-acre wooded area with 120-foot bluffs, along 3.5 miles of riverfront, this state forest is filled with hardwood and pine trees, some of which were planted by Frank O. Lowden, Illinois' governor from 1917-1921. There are approximately 22 miles of maintained trails available for hiking and cross country skiing, including a 1.5-mile self-guided nature trail. An equestrian parking area and designated horse trails are also available.  more... 

White Pines State Park 6712 West Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61054, Located in Mt. Morris, IL, 815-946-3817, This beautiful, 385-acre state park sits in the middle of the Rock River valley beside Spring and Pine creeks. The park offers a variety of activities for visitors including hiking, fishing, camping, cross country skiing, and bicycling. Several shaded picnic areas are available along Pine Creek with water, fireplaces, tables and children’s playgrounds. There are four shelters in these areas, two of which can be reserved.  more... 

White Pines Ranch 3581 Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-7923, The White Pines Ranch, a dude ranch just for kids, offers camp programs, and weekend programs, throughout the year, on 200 acres of beautiful woods, pastures and horse trails. Activities offered include horseback riding, swimming (in season), hiking through scenic sandstone canyons, horse studies with grooming, scavenger hunts, mapping, orienteering, outdoor games, fossil hunts, wildlife study, hayrides, bingo, country line dancing and campfire songs. Winter activities include cross country skiing, sledding and lots of hot chocolate!  more... 

Oregon Country Club 250 South Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2717, This is a private golf club. The course's signature hole is #8, a 419-yard, par 4, best known for its beauty as well as its difficulty. A member must accompany guests in order to play this course. 

PrairieView Golf Course 7993 North River Road, Oregon, IL 61061, Located in Byron, IL, 815-234-4653, This golf course with a four-star rating by Golf Digest, features four sets of tees, which offer a challenge to golfers at every skill level. Situated on a beautiful site overlooking the Rock River, the course has bent grass greens, tees, and fairways. The clubhouse includes enlarged dining facilities, a pro shop, and locker rooms with showers. more... 

Silver Ridge Golf Course 3069 North Hill Road, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-734-4440, A challenge can be found on every hole, at this 18-hole golf course, with a Golf Digest rating of 3 1/2 Stars. It features four sets of tees, with tree-lined fairways and Silver Creek running through the course.  

Nachusa Grasslands 8772 South Lowden Road, Oregon, IL 61031, Located in Franklin Grove, Illinois, 815-456-2340, This 1,500 acre preserve features eleven different natural community types, including dry prairie, tallgrass prairie, bur oak savanna, sand savanna, fen, sedge meadow, and streamside marsh, as well as 600 native plant species and 180 species of birds. It is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, and other activities that do not harm the natural landscape. Volunteers at Nachusa conduct periodic tours, bird walks, and other special events.  more... 

Blackhawk Center 11101 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2186, The Blackhawk Center provides a recreation site for the community, as well as offering space for events, group gatherings, and meetings. It features a three lane (10-lap/mile) track, basketball and volleyball counts, aerobics classes, and a weight room.  more... 

Ruby Nash Recreation Center 304 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-3101, This family recreation facility offers an indoor 25 meter pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and racquetball, volleyball, and basketball courts.  more...