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RECREATION

State Parks

  • Mississippi Palisades State Park
    16327-A Illinois Route 84 • Savanna, IL 61074
    Located 29 Miles West-Southwest
    815-273-2731
    Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple Rivers, this 2,500-acre park is named for the line of lofty, steep cliffs along the river and rich in American Indian history. Many caves are evident as well as dangerous sink holes-limestone caves and intriguing rock formations, including Indian Head and Twin Sisters. The park features a 15-mile trail system, campground, boat launches, picnic areas with playgrounds and toilets, three shelters available to groups of 25 or more, and a concession area open from May to mid-September and holidays. In the winter, the park offers cross-country skiing, sledding, and conditions permitting, ice fishing at the boat launch area. more...

Lakes & Marinas

  • Lazy River Marina
    6850 Marina Road • Savanna, IL 61053
    815-273-2851
    This marina across from the North entrance to the Mississippi Palisades State Park, offers boat slips and boat repairs. The Frank C. Rand, a retired towboat, is berthed at the marina, and has been converted into a restaurant, lounge and museum.   map

  • Savanna Marina
    1 Main Street • Savanna, IL 61074
    815-273-2955
    This marina is operated by the Savanna Park District and is open to the public. It offers dry docking, slip rentals, launching, overnight boat tie-ups, pump out, campsites, and winter storage. more...  map

Cycling

  • Great River Bike & Hike Trail
    815-589-4545
    This 62 mile recreational path extends from the Quad Cities to Savanna, passing through eleven communities and three counties. Those travelling along the trail will be able to view spectacular panoramas of the Mississippi River, Native American mounds, and rookeries of the Great Blue Heron. The Great River Trail is partnered with the Grand Illinois Trail, a 500 mile loop trail around Northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River.  more...

Equine

  • Smooth Gait Ranch
    16216 Polsgrove Road • Savanna, IL 61053
    Located in Mt. Carroll, IL
    815 244-2699
    See Mount Carroll and the surrounding countyside on the back of a pure white horse. The Smooth Gait Ranch offers trail rides throughout the year, as well as riding lessons and horse training. Reservations are required.   map

Golf

  • Lynnwood Lynks Golf Course
    5020 Illinois Route 84 • Savanna, IL 61285
    Located in Thomson, IL
    815-259-8278
    This 18-hole golf course at Buck's Barn Golf Resort features 5,692 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 69. With a rating of 66.5 and a slope rating of 107, the course is enjoyable for both the average golfer and low handicappers, with tightly guarded fairways, and strategically placed bunkers. The addition of a windmill, horseshoe tee markers, hand-pump water station, and quaint split-rail fences add to the scenic country atmosphere.  more...  map

  • Oakville Country Club
    8044 Oakville Road • Savanna, IL 61053
    Located in Mt. Carroll, IL
    815-684-5295
    Located just 11 miles from center of Savanna, this 9-hole public golf course is set up to play 18 holes with different tees for the second nine holes. It features gently rolling hills, and sloped greens and offers 3,111 yards of golf from the longest tees, for a par of 36. Designed by Bob Hartman, and opened in 1964, watered fairways, a creek that comes into play on several holes, and three ponds that can also come into play, provide a pleasantly challenging experience for the average gentleman or lady golfer.  more...

  • Palisades Golf Course
    18280 Illinois Route 84 • Savanna, IL 61074
    This public golf course provides nine holes of challenging golf, with 2,551 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 33. Built in 1954, the course was designed by noted golf course architect, Igor Smith. It features a few dogleg fairways and generous landing areas. The course is open from April to November. A pro shop is on-site.  map

Swimming

  • Savanna Park District Pool
    500 Cragmoor • Savanna, IL 61074
    Located at the Savanna High School
    815-273-3887
    This indoor pool facility, attached to the high school, consists of a 45' x 75' size swimming pool along with a wading pool. It features inside, port-hole wall murals, a deck, and locker rooms which were renovated in 2004. The pool offers times for open swim, lap swim, and parties, as well as group and private lessons, water aerobics classes, and if numbers warrant, classes in low-impact water exercise.  more...  map

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