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fields, tennis courts, shelter houses equipped with grills, and
much more fill the grounds of the acres and acres of parks in
the Quincy area. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing picnic
under the trees, an afternoon of activities for the kids or exercise
in the form of walking or playing, Quincy area parks offer a wide
range of amenities. See the unexpected Quincy area parks for yourself.
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All America Park is located on seventeen
acres on the banks of Quincy Bay, at Front & Cedar Streets.
All America Park is home to the Antique Auto Museum. There is
a shelter house, picnic tables and restrooms available.
Berrian Park is located on twelve acres
at 14th & Chestnut. You can play on the outdoor basketball
court, tennis courts, baseball diamond, soccer field, horseshoe
pit, or the playground equipment. It is the perfect place for
a family reunion. There are shelter houses available with electricity,
grills and picnic tables. A nice restroom and drinking fountains
are also available. During the winter Berrian boasts of a perfect
sledding hill. Come and check it out. You'll be glad you did.
Bob Bangert Park is located on thirteen
acres on the North Bottom Road. It has a shelter house, picnic
tables, and restrooms. Fishing on the Mississippi is only footsteps
away. This park also has a boat launch with a great view.
Bob Mays Park consists of over fifty acres
of grassy hills and trees. The park is a great place for a peaceful
walk. Future development will include a walking path, a prairie
grass natural area, shelter house, play grounds and athletic fields.
Boots Bush Park is located on fourteen
acres at 42nd & Maine Street. It hums with the activities
of soccer and baseball. Concessions are available as well as drinking
water and restrooms. You may want to bring your umbrella, whether
rain or shine, as shade is hard to find.
Clat Adams Bicentennial Park is located on two
acres at Front & Hampshire Streets. It has a beautiful scenic
view of green grass, flowers, and a gazebo with a nearby fountain,
to enhance the great view of the river. There is a boat launch
if you decide you'd like to take a spin on the Mississippi or
perhaps cast a line to see what you can catch. Drinking fountain
and restrooms are also available for your convenience. It has
served as a popular site for community activities such as the
4th of July fireworks display and Quincy's Riverfest. This is
a great place for a scenic sunset walk.
The Deer Park is located on five acres
on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home just Northwest of
Twelfth and Locust. A deer herd, peafowl, exotic cattle, goats
and the swans call the park home. There are picnic tables and
restrooms available as well as a playground and water fountain.
Completely renovated in 2005, 
Edgewater Park is located
at Front and York Street. The park is beautifully landscaped and
features one of the best views of the river in the area.
Emerson Park is a four acre park at 1310
Washington. There is a basketball (outdoor) court and playground.
The Emerson Community Center is located in the park. It houses
the Park District office, and has classrooms that are used for
various district programs.
Gardner Park is located on forty-three
acres at Third Street just North of Locust. It has a winding scenic
path throughout the park. There is a shelter house with plenty
of picnic tables as well as restrooms. An outdoor basketball court
and playground are perfect for family outings. For the camper
there is also a trailer dumping station.
Indian Mounds Park is located on thirty-seven
acres at 5th & Harrison. It is the location of Quincy's first
public swimming pool. There are picnic tables, drinking fountains,
and a concession stand for your convenience. Enjoy the scenic
view looking out over the Mississippi River provided by this park
located on a bluff.
Johnson Park is located on nine acres
at 18th & Harrison. It is a beautifully shaded park packed
with activities in a small area, yet still feels spacious. This
park has an outdoor basketball court, tennis courts, horseshoe
pits, soccer field, and baseball diamond, plus a newly updated
playground area. It has a shelter house with electricity, picnic
tables, and drinking water. Restrooms are available.
Kesler Park is located on eleven acres
on Bonansinga Drive just north of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park.
It is a lovely place for a stroll or family get together. A shelter
house with electricity and picnic tables are available as well
as a boat launch and boat docking facilities. Fishing is a popular
activity and the kids can play to their hearts content on the
playground equipment of this park. There is an interpretive center
that depicts six different flood stages in Quincy's history along
with a wooden deck with three informative panels depicting Quincy
Bay wildlife and the historical uses of Quincy Bay. Come and check
out this beautiful site.
Leon Bailey Park is located at 7th and
Elm, located across the street from the Lincoln-Jackson swimming
pool. Playground equipment is available for your enjoyment on
this one acre park.
Madison Park is located on nine acres
at 24th & Maine Streets. It has one shelter house with picnic
tables, electricity, restrooms, and a drinking fountain. You have
your choice of tennis courts or playground equipment. Every year
St. Peter's School holds its Arts in the Park activities here
at Madison Park. Several concerts are given here by the Quincy
Park Band
MoorMan Park is located on a generous
eighty acres off North 39th Street. It boasts of more activities
than any other park in the city of Quincy. For the family there
is playground equipment, a batting cage, and miniature golf. You
will also find a concession stand, drinking fountains, restrooms,
and shelter houses complete with electricity, grills and ample
picnic tables. If you like water, there is a lake for fishing
or paddle boats. Every year a fishing derby takes place. The view
of the lake looking out to the park is breathtaking. For the sports
enthusiast there are baseball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe
pits, a disk golf course and an archery range. You will also find
a one mile long path around part of the park for the walker or
jogger. The only thing missing is swimming and you can find that
next door at Wavering Park. Come take it all in. Life doesn't
get any better than this.
Parker Heights Park is located on twenty-three
acres on North Bottom Road right across the street from Bob Bangert
Park. It has winding roads with a beautiful scenic view perfect
for a Sunday drive. Some picnic tables are available for those
who would like to stop and eat or just enjoy the peace and quiet.
Quinssippi Island has one hundred and
thirty scenic acres. To get there you will need to go straight
through All America Park, located at Front and Cedar Streets (the
northwest corner of Quincy). Take the bridge over the water to
reach this wonderful island park.
Reservoir Park is located on eleven acres
at 24th & Chestnut. It features nine lit tennis courts. Many
city and school tennis tournaments are held on its courts. There
is a historic stone shelter house built in 1939, complete with
picnic tables, electricity, and a fireplace. And for the "little
one," there is the ever popular playground. Enjoy plenty
of shade trees as well as a wide open area for playing Frisbee
or for most any other activity.
Riverview Park is located on sixteen acres
at 2nd and Chestnut Streets. Its main attraction is a breathtaking
view of the river. A statue of George Rogers-Clark overlooks the
Mississippi River. It was re-dedicated in 1996. There is also
a shelter house with picnic tables, grills and restrooms. For
the family there is a basketball court and playground equipment.
This is one scenic view you don't want to miss.
South Park consists of 135 acres located
at 12th & Harrison Streets. It is a great summer and winter
park. It has ample sledding over the many rolling hills. In the
summer you can pitch horseshoes, play tennis, soccer, baseball,
or climb around on the playground equipment. There are three shelter
houses equipped with electricity, picnic tables, drinking fountains,
grills, and restrooms. You can have a leisurely picnic, go fishing
or take a walk on one of the many walking paths.
Sunset Park has fourteen acres of natural
beauty located at 3rd and Cedar. This park is popular for its
scenic view of the mighty Mississippi River and its wonderful
plant life.
The 
Villa Kathrine is located on Gardner Expressway.
It houses Quincy's Tourist Information Center. Located on a bluff
overlooking the river, the villa is a Moorish-style structure
built in 1900 by the wealthy and eccentric George Metz.
Washington Park has four acres right in
the heart of Quincy's district located on 5th Street between Maine
and Hampshire Streets. It boasts of being the first park in the
city of Quincy and a place of many historical events throughout
the years, one of which was the Lincoln Douglas Debate. Picnic
benches are available to relax on after you take a leisurely stroll
through the park. You will find a fountain in the center of the
park that makes for a beautiful scene, along with a band stand.
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, during the summer months, the park
is active with the Farmers Market. People from the area come to
sell their produce and wares. The first weekend in May you'll
find Washington Park buzzing with Dogwood activities.
Wavering Park is located on forty-seven
acres on the 1200 block of North 36th Street. Wavering Park has
a baseball /softball diamond, playground equipment, and two shelter
houses complete with electricity and drinking water. Restrooms
are also available. If you're wondering what to do on a hot summer
day check out the swimming facilities complete with a waterslide,
sand volleyball, and concessions.
Westview Golf Course is operated by the
Quincy Park District. A putting green, full service Pro Shop,
Snack Bar in the Clubhouse and a Snack stand on the course are
available.
Westview Park is located on twelve acres
at 30th & Harrison Streets. With its wide open area, it is
a great place for the baseball or soccer enthusiast. It has nice
open fields plus a kick back board for soccer. Restrooms and drinking
water are also available.
Siloam Springs State Park is located
at 938 East 3003rd Lane in Clayton, IL. Nature's bounty has conspired
to produce a natural beauty and source of recreation greatly prized
by generations of Midwesterners at Siloam Springs State Park,
just minutes east of Quincy. The beautifully wooded terrain, sparkling
lake, and carefully maintained facilities make this 3,323 acre
site one of the most beautiful parks in Illinois. It's an ideal
setting for outdoor visits, whether your interest is hunting,
fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking or bird watching.
The park is surrounded by luxuriantly forested gullies and scenic
crests alive with wild roses, black-eyed Susans, white false indigo
and snapdragons.
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Nauvoo
State Park
IL Highway 96, Durphy Street, Nauvoo,
IL |
217.357.2989 www.dnr.state.il.us
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PASA
Park
Interstate 72, Exit 20, Barry, IL 62312 |
217.335.2251
Premier shooting range–national tournaments,
educational courses, hunting-related activities.
Pea
Ridge Elk Ranch
RR 1 Box 9A, Nebo, IL 62355 |
217.734.1511
Free wagon trails are available on this 800 acre
ranch by appointment. Elk meat, antlers and hides are available
in the gift shop. |
