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Castle Rock State Park 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061, Located 23 Miles Southwest off Highway 2, 815-7327329, Found in the Rock River Hills region along the west bank of the Rock River in Ogle County, Castle Rock State Park offers plenty of rock formations, ravines, and plant species among its 2,000 acres, 710 of which are designated as an Illinois Nature Preserve. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, six miles of marked hiking trails, photography, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, fishing and boating on Rock River, and hunting. more... |
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Lowden State Park 1411 North River Road; P.O. Box 403, Oregon, IL 61061, Located 23 Miles Southwest, 815-732-6828, A memorial to former Illinois Governor Frank O. Lowden, the picturesque Lowden Memorial State Park, along the Rock River in Ogle County, features a 50-foot concrete statue, a tribute to Native Americans, designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, camping, walking trails and fishing and boating on the Rock River. more... |
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Lowden-Miller State Forest 1365 West Castle Rock Road, Oregon, IL 61061, Located 23 Miles Southwest, 815-732-7329, Visitors of this 2,225-acre wooded area in the Rock River Valley can enjoy terrific views of hardwood and pine trees from 120-foot bluffs. Lowden-Miller State Forest, situated across the Rock River from Castle Rock State Park, was named for former Illinois Governor Frank O. Lowden for his love of land and his dedication to reforestation. Enjoy hunting, trails, horseback riding, and camping while visiting. more... |
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Cherry Valley Golf & Games 7282 CherryVale Mall Dr., Rockford, IL 61112, 815-332-3399, Offering recreational activities such as mini-golf, batting cages, bumper boats, arcade, radar golf, and baseball speed throw. Also offers a party room and a snack bar.  |
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StudioPLUS 747 North Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61107, 815-397-8316, Fitness Center and Wheelchair Access |
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Aldeen Golf Club & Practice Center 1900 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61107, 815-282-GOLF, Offers four sets of tees, water on 12 of 18 holes, and 62 sand bunkers. The 26-acre lighted practice center features a 14,000 square foot putting green, 75 grass tee stations, and two short game areas with sand bunkers. The clubhouse has a lounge, full-service restaurant, and pro shop. |
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Aldeen Golf Club and Practice Centre 1900 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61107, 815-273-2731, An 18-hole championship course designed by Dick Nugent. |
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Atwood Homestead Golf Course 8990 Old River Road, Rockford, IL 61103, 815-623-2411, This golf course was built in 1971 and offers 18 holes and a clubhouse and pro shop located in a restored stone farm. |
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Elliot Golf Course 888 South Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108, 815-332-5130, Championship course with 6,393 yards of rolling terrain, large tees, spacious greens, and lighted driving range, opened in 1968. Offers 18 holes. |
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Ingersoll Golf Course 101 Daisyfield Road, Rockford, IL 61102, 815-987-8834, Opened in 1922, this wooded course has narrow fairways and 6,107 yards of rolling terrain, a driving range and clubhouse. Offers 18 holes. |
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Ledges Golf Course 7111 McCurry Road, Roscoe, IL 61073, 815-389-0979, Developed privately in 1966 and opened to the public in 1978, this course features water hazards on ten holes, plus fairway bunkers and sandtraps. Offers 18 holes. |
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Macktown Golf Course 2221 Freeport Road, Rockford, IL 61072, 815-624-7410, Popular with beginners because of its rapid play, this sporty course was developed in the 1930's. It has mature trees, limited sand traps and one small pond. Offers 18 holes. |
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