Parks & Outdoor
Big Eli Ferris Wheel
In 1893, W.E. Sullivan visited the Colombian Exposition, where he marveled at the original Ferris…
Central Park
Located in the center of the city’s historic downtown. A beautiful Civil War monument highlights…
Dewey Park
South Jacksonville, located at Dewey Drive and South West Street, has four tennis courts,…
Duncan Park
Located in the 1200 block of West State Street. The Duncan Mansion, home of former Illinois…
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 course…
Green Pastures
Green Pastures primary purpose is to provide Christian retreat facilities where spiritual life can…
Jacksonville Community Park
Jacksonville Community Park is the newest park in the Jacksonville parks system. Located on 60…
Jacksonville Skate Park
Located inside Jacksonville Community Park, is a new facility featuring a 5,000-square-foot…
Lake Jacksonville
Lake Jacksonville was named #1 Fishing Spot in the State of Illinois by Field and Stream in 2007…
Links Golf Course
Links Golf Course is an 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by David Gill, architect of the…
Nichols Park
Nichols Park is the largest of the parks, covers 86 acres in southeast Jacksonville and offers an…
Veterans Park
Veterans Park has two tennis courts, picnic facilities and a new dog park….