Recreation in Savanna, Illinois

State Parks

Mississippi Palisades State Park 815-273-2731
16327-A Illinois Route 84, Savanna, IL 61074
Located 29 Miles West-Southwest
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... more info

Savanna Marina 815-273-2955
1 Main Street, Savanna, IL 61074
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,... more info map

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... more info

Smooth Gait Ranch 815 244-2699
16216 Polsgrove Road, Savanna, IL 61053
Located in Mt. Carroll, IL
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... more info map

Lynnwood Lynks Golf Course 815-259-8278
5020 Illinois Route 84, Savanna, IL 61285
Located in Thomson, IL
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,... more info map
Oakville Country Club 815-684-5295
8044 Oakville Road, Savanna, IL 61053
Located in Mt. Carroll, IL
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... more info
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... more info map

Savanna Park District Pool 815-273-3887
500 Cragmoor, Savanna, IL 61074
Located at the Savanna High School
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,... more info map