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| Lake Charleston |
No matter what kind of recreational activities
you are looking for, Coles County has something for you. Five lakes and
numerous city parks available for your enjoyment. Two state parks - Fox
Ridge and Walnut Point State Parks are just a short drive from either
Mattoon or Charleston.
Need to cool off? Visit any of the three public swimming pools.
Tee times aren't hard to come by at most of the public golf courses. For the kid in your family, tee up at a miniature golf course.
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Golf
Bent Tree Golf Course - Charleston
Lincoln Highway Rd.
18-hole public golf course. Equipment rental is available.
217-348-1611
Charleston Driving Range - Charleston
Lincoln Highway Rd.
Public driving range located across from Bent Tree Golf Course.
217-345-3353
Fast Trax Family Fun Center - Mattoon
2509 S. 19th St.
Bring the whole family to try out go-karts, the arcade, mini-golf and
RC Trax.
217-234-3253
Meadowview Golf Course - Mattoon
South off Old State Rd.
Public 18-hole championship golf course features a fully stocked pro shop
and driving range.
217-258-7888
Norton Knolls Public Golf Course
- Oakland
512 Reel St.
Gentle rolling hills offer challenging play on this 9-hole public golf
course. Equipment and cart rental are available.
217-346-3102
Pla-More Golf - Mattoon
500 Broadway Ave.
18-hole miniature golf course offers the chance to win a free game on
the last hole. Batting cages are also on site.
217-235-9711
Putt-N-Swing
- Charleston
17th St. and Route 130
Choose from 6 state-of-the-art pitching machines ranging from Major League
Baseball to Slow Pitch Softball, or try the newly remodeled 19-hole miniature
golf course located next to the Rotary Swimming Pool.
217-345-7192
Rogala Public Links - Mattoon
1322 State Highway 16
9-hole public golf course.
217-235-5518
Swimming
Pools
Lytle Park - Mattoon
32nd and Western Ave.
Enjoy one of Illinois largest swimming pools at Lytle Park.
217-258-9801
Oakland Swimming Pool - Oakland
509 Reel St.
Popular summer spot featuring an Olympic sized pool, kids pool and snack
bar.
217-346-3213
Rotary Swimming Pool
- Charleston (Currently under renovation)
970 17th St.
An olympic size pool with attached diving well, high dive, low dive, 1
foot baby pool, 2 foot youth pool, huge picnic area, new locker rooms,
certified lifeguards and a 121 foot waterslide await guests at the public
pool.
217-345-3233
Parks
Fox Ridge State Park
- Charleston
8
miles south on Route 130
Fox Ridge State Park is known for its steep, thickly wooded ridges, broad,
lush valleys and miles of rugged, scenic hiking trails and covers 1,632
acres.In sharp contrast to the flat prairies of most of this section of
Illinois, Fox Ridge is set amidst rolling hills along the forested bluffs
of the Embarras River. At any time of year, Fox Ridge State Park is a
great place to visit. Activities including hiking, picnicking, fishing,
boating, limited hunting and camping.
217-345-6416
Web
site
Kiwanis Park
- Charleston
Division and Jackson Streets
A soccer field, playground equipment, picnic area, restroom facilities
and pavilion are available at this 7.9-acre park.
217-345-6897
Lawson Park - Mattoon
14th and Marion Streets
Large children’s playground, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, restroom
facilities and pavilions are all available at this park.
217-234-3611
Lytle Park - Mattoon
32nd and Western Ave.
Enjoy one of Illinois largest swimming pools at Lytle Park.
217-258-9801
Morton Park
- Charleston
Lincoln and Division Streets
Something for everyone including horseshoe pits, volleyball, tennis courts,
basketball courts, baseball field, playground equipment, restroom facilities
and pavilions.
217-345-4812
North Park
- Charleston
Vine and Division Streets
Features basketball courts, baseball diamonds, playground equipment, picnic
areas, restroom facilities, pavilion, walking trail and skateboard park.
217-345-6897
Peterson Park - Mattoon
500 Broadway Ave.
A large playground, picnic areas, pavilions, tennis courts, a miniature
golf course and batting cages are available here.
217-234-3611
Sister City Park
- Charleston
South Route 130
A variety of activities, including basketball, baseball, soccer, racquetball,
tennis and roller hockey are available at this 16-acre park. Playground
equipment, restroom facilities and picnic areas are also available.
217-345-6897
Walnut Point State Park - Oakland
2331
E. Co. Rd. 370N, 2 miles north of Oakland
The parks 451-acres surround a 59-acre lake with 6.3 miles of shoreline.
Facilities include hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and limited
hunting. During the winter months, try ice fishing, ice-skating and cross-country
skiing.
217-346-3336
Web
site
Lakes
Lake Charleston
- Charleston
2 miles south on Route 130
Enjoy a picnic or walk along the lake at this 440-acre park. Fishing (license
required), playground equipment, a pavilion and restrooms are also available.
217-345-6897
Lake Mattoon - Mattoon
S. Route 45 and follow signs
The surface area of Lake Mattoon encompasses 765-acres with 55.5 miles
of shoreline. Popular activities include boating, fishing, hiking and
camping.
217-254-6680
Lake Paradise - Mattoon
S. Lake Paradise Rd.
Feed the geese, cruise the lakeshore, catch some fish or just relax at
Lake Paradise.
217-258-6286
Oakland Lake Park
- Oakland
E. Johnson Dr.
Numerous leisure activities with the comforts of a town nearby. Park includes
campsites with electrical hook-ups, restrooms and a playground.
217-346-2282
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Nature Centers & Walks
Douglas Hart Nature Center
- Mattoon
2204 Dewitt East
Natural area feature more than 60-acres of prairie, wetland and forest
habitat. Visitors are encouraged to walk along a 2-1/2 mile groomed trail,
explore the visitor center and participate in various programs throughout
the year.
217-235-4644
Web site
Lafferty Nature Center
- Charleston
South Douglas Dr.
7-acre natural area features hiking trails, playground equipment and picnic
areas.
217-345-6897
Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail
- Charleston & Mattoon
5th and Railroad
Ride a bike or stroll through Charleston or head out toward Mattoon on
this trail.
217-345-6897
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