Fun for Kids
Big Eli Ferris Wheel
In 1893, W.E. Sullivan visited the Colombian Exposition, where he marveled at the original Ferris…
Bob Freesen YMCA
The Bob Freesen YMCA has something for all ages! Fitness classes, CrossFit, water activities, youth…
Duncan Park
Located in the 1200 block of West State Street. The Duncan Mansion, home of former Illinois…
Eagles on the Illinois River
This year-round event is great for the whole family and provides a wonderful opportunity to view…
Leonhard Sanctuary and Trail
Located on East Vandalia Road, is a 1/4 mile long nature trail with other side trails along Lake…
Disc Golf Course
A nine hole disc golf course and children’s playground is available at Foreman Grove. This…
Future Champions Sports
Future Champions Sports Complex caters to all levels of baseball and softball competition, ranging…
Illinois Theater
The longest-running movie theater in Jacksonville featuring 5 screens, including balcony theaters….
Jacksonville Community Park
Jacksonville Community Park is the newest park in the Jacksonville parks system. Located on 60…
Jacksonville Public Library
The Jacksonville Public Library is housed in a beautiful historic building, originally built with…
Jacksonville Skate Park
Located inside Jacksonville Community Park, is a new facility featuring a 5,000-square-foot…
Jacksonville Sportsman’s Club
Jacksonville Sportman’s Club offers trap and sporting clay shooting, both registered and…
Jamison's Future Swings
Future Swings Hitting Academy serves as the premiere baseball and softball training facility in…
Midwest Athletic Center
The Midwest Athletic Facility can be used for practices, games, and tournaments of several indoor…
Morgan County Fair
July 5-10, 2022 Complete with a carnival, food, livestock judging, and grandstand entertainment…
Nichols Park
Nichols Park is the largest of the parks, covers 86 acres in southeast Jacksonville and offers an…
Prairie Land Heritage Museum
This museum features household and farming items, farm equipment, automotives, veterinarian’s…
Pumpkin Festival
October 22, 2022 Held on the Historic Downtown Square for a weekend of FREE family fun and…
Veterans Park
Veterans Park has two tennis courts, picnic facilities and a new dog park….
Walldog Murals
During the Summer of 2006 and 2019, Jacksonville Main Street hosted professional sign painters from…