Recreation in Shelbyville, Illinois

State Parks

The Eagle Creek State Park 217-756-8260
Located on the west side of Lake Shelbyville
This recreation area encompasses 2,200-acres on the west side of Lake Shelbyville. It features several picnic areas, scattered throughout the park, with grills, tables,... more info map
Wolf Creek State Park 217-459-2831
Located on the east side of Lake Shelbyville
This beautiful state park along Lake Shelbyville offers many opportunities for fun and relaxation. There are picnic areas scattered throughout the park with grills,... more info map

Findlay Marina 217-756-8595
RR1 Box 136, Shelbyville, IL 62534
Located in Findlay, IL
With over 11,000 acres of water and 172 miles of shoreline, Lake Shelbyvilla is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. The marina offers boat rentals, boat... more info map
Lithia Springs Marina 217-774-4121
RR4 Box 103A, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Three miles east of Shelbyville on Route 16
With a wide range of services, this marina can meet all of your boating needs. It offers a wide range of boat rentals including houseboats, fishing boats, bass style... more info map

Dam East Recreation Area 217-774-3951
Located east of Shelbyville on State Route 16
A Visitor's Center is located at this recreation area on the southeastern tip of Lake Shelbyville. It features an exhibit and interpretive program in the theatre, along... more info
Dam West Recreation Area 217-774-3951
Located just east of Shelbyville on 9th Street
Several shelters with six tables each and grills are available at this recreation area. The shelters will accommodate approximately 50 people. Also on-site is a large... more info
Hidden Springs State Forest 217-644-3091
Route 1, #200, Shelbyville, IL 62465
Located in Strasburg, IL
Named for seven springs on the property, which were used by the early settlers, but have been covered over by natural siltation and vegetation, this state forest... more info map
Lone Point Recreation Area 217-774-3951
Located three miles south of Findlay, IL
There is a picnic shelter with six tables and a large grill, for up to 50 people, at this recreation area on the west side of Lake Shelbyville. A boat ramp and... more info
Opossum Creek Recreation Area 217-774-3951
Located north of Shelbyville
Located on the west side of Lake Shelbyville, this recreation area offers a campground, boat ramp, playground. A picnic shelter is also available, which has six tables... more info

Owens' Top of The Hill Horses 217-567-3199
1038 North 1300 East Road, Tower Hill, IL 62571
Available for boarding, training, breaking, riding lessons, and guided trail rides. Trainer on-site. A 160 x 66 indoor arena is featured. more info map

Oak Terrace 217-539-4477
100 Beyers Lake Road, Pana, IL 62557
Home of the "Shotmaker's Mile" with a championship 18 hole course, driving range, putting and chipping green and pro shop. more info map

Anderson Prairie 217-562-4240
Ninth and Chestnut Streets, Pana, IL 62557
A 25-acre wildlife park that features remnants of the original Tall Grass Prairie of Illinois. It serves as an outdoor laboratory for students and the public. Hiking and... more info map
Chief Illini trail 217-774-3951
Located on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville
This intermediate level, 11mile trail is a registered National Recreation Trail along the western edge of Lake Shelbyville. The scenic point-to-point trail meanders... more info

Aquatic Center 217-774-4343
Northeast Ninth Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Located at Forest Park
This city aquatic center offers fun for all ages. It features a frog slide, water slide, one-meter drop slide, wet playground area, sand playground area,... more info map