Recreation in Effingham, Illinois

State Parks

Stephen A. Forbes State Park 618-547-3381
6924 Omega Road, Kinmundy, IL 62854
off I-57
A 585 acre lake surrounded by forest that you can camp in and go fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, water-skiing, picnicking, hiking, and horseback riding. more info

J & J Marina 217-868-5879
Marina Drive, Effingham, IL 62401
On Lake Sara
Offers boat rentals, bait, tackle, boat slips, winterizing, food, drinks, and much more. more info map
Lake Sara 217-868-2964
Routes 32-33 North, Effingham, IL 62401
The lake is a great place for swimming, fishing, water-skiing, and camping. more info map
Sportman's Cove Marina 217-868-2329
Park Road, Effingham, IL 62401
Lake Sara
Services offered here include boat rentals, bait & tackle shop, ice, slip rentals (covered and open), large boat launching area, propane tanks filled, launch permits,... more info map

Community Park 217-342-4415
East Temple Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
This 35-acre park offers three lighted baseball/softball diamonds, four lighted tennis courts, three playground areas, and an outdoor ice skating rink. There are four... more info map
Evergreen Hollow Park 217-342-4415
West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Features 27 acres and is the site of an outdoor aquatics complex, two lighted and one unlighted baseball/softball diamond, flag football field, four lighted tennis... more info map
Hendelmeyer Park 217-342-4415
1906 South Fourth Street, Effingham, IL 62401
This 18-acre park offers two lighted and one unlighted baseball/softball diamonds, four lighted tennis courts, two playground areas, a picnic area, pavilion and... more info map

K-Bowl 217-342-4145
North Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401
Next to Keller Convention Center
Offers 32 lanes of Brunswick automatic scoring and a bumper system for the small bowlers. more info map
Silver Dollar Lanes 217-342-3939
2300 South Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401
Bowling center and lounge with pro-shop, arcade and billiards. Bumper lanes are available for young bowlers. There is Galaxy bowling on Saturday nights. more info map

Cardinal Golf Course 217-868-2860
25 Beach Road, Effingham, IL 62401
An 18-hole public golf course open April through October. more info map
Fore-Way Challenge Golf & Driving Range 217-868-5418
25 Lake Sara Road, Effingham, IL 62401
A regulation nine-hole course with driving range, outings, and is family oriented. Open from March to November. more info map