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parks and recreation

Rock Creek County Park
3942 291st Street | Camanche , IA
Modern & primitive camping , cabin rentals , camp store , dock rental , boat rentals , boat ramps , fishing , bait sales , hiking , shower house , playgrounds , water ( camper hookups / adapter , no sewer ), dump station , ice fishing , snowmobiling
Root Park
25th Ave N & North 10th St | Clinton , IA 5.5 acres , ballfields , playground
Sinnissippi Mounds
1100 Sinnissippi Road | Sterling , IL
Historical national site , ball diamond , cross-country skiing , sledding , fishing , frisbee golf ( PDGA ), playground , picnic areas , grills , open play areas , restrooms , shelters , trails
soaring eagles nature center dog park
4201 N 3rd St | Clinton , IA 8 acres , swimming pond , spacious terrain , gated sections
Waterworks Park
503 W Winfield St | Morrison , IL
12.4 acres , baseball diamond , sand volleyball courts , tennis courts , a playground , sledding , picnic area
WestBrook Park
520 Westbrook Drive | DeWitt , IA
100 acres , picnic shelters , baseball / softball diamonds , playgrounds , 18 hole disc golf course , camp Minor Boy Scout Camp , dog park , mountain bike trail , public restrooms , concession stand , natural timber area , foot trails , 10 ’ wide multi purpose trail , Silver Creek

Trails

discovery Trail
Eagle Point Park to Camanche , IA | 563-243-0820
Clinton ’ s Discovery Trail is dedicated to three Clinton County astronauts : Cmdr . Dale A . Gardner ( U . S . Navy ), Dr . George D . ( Pinky ) Nelson and Col . David C . Hilmers ( U . S . Marine Corps ). Trail users will enjoy scenery of the Mississippi River . Riverview Park has many recreational facilities , including tennis , swimming , minor league baseball , and camping . Eagle Point Park features scenic bluffs . The trail now connects through Downtown Clinton , offering a 14 mile continuous trail from Eagle Point Park to Camanche , IA .
Great River Biking & Hiking Trail
Savanna , IL
The Great River Trail is a breathtaking journey along 60 miles of the Mississippi River . The route is a mixture of paved rail-trail , small-town sidewalks , dedicated bike lanes on the street and a stretch of road shoulder along the Great River Road . The Great River Trail begins in Savanna and travels south through many small river towns with traditions still steeped in the quintessential culture of the Mississippi River . There are many opportunities for browsing antiques , enjoying sumptuous catfish dinners and viewing the boats and barges . To reach the Savanna trailhead from State Route 84 ( Great River Road ), take US 50 ( Chicago Street ) west and turn left on Broderick Drive . The trailhead is on the left .
Jackson County Recreation Trail
Twogood Park in Preston | Simpson Street & Hwy 64
Now connected with Copper Creek Trail out of Preston , the trail is 6.6 miles in length . This crushed limestone path is great for biking , hiking , and cross country skiing ! The scenic trail is located along the Maquoketa River in Jackson County and crosses both Deep Creek and Copper Creek . About half of the trail is located on the abandoned Chicago-Milwaukee Railroad line . Scenic overlooks along the trail provide striking views of the river valley and its limestone bluffs . Enjoy a picnic or relax in one of the 4 picnic shelters along the trail . Learn more about the area ’ s geological history from signs along the trail . Also bring your fishing pole , with access to the streams and river . riverview park eagle point park clinton park www . clintonherald . com Visitor And Newcomer Guide | 2022 47