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Argyle Lake State Park

RR 1
Colchester, IL 62326
309.776.3422

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Argyle Lake State Park has a 93 acre lake for boating and fishing.  There are five miles of foot trails through the timber and a full service campground.  The site has 1,700 acres to enjoy nature and the outdoors.

More information can be found at the Department of Natural Resources Website.

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Gold Hills Golf Club

10980 E 900th St
Colchester, IL 62326-1778
309. 837-2930‎

http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/IL/9359.htm

http://www.gold-hills.com/main_menu.htm

Gold Hills Gold Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Colchester, Illinois. This shot layout  has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, challenging golfing experience. Online tee times may be availablee at Gold Hills Golf Course or at nearby gold courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.

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Harry Mussatto Golf Course

1215 Tower Road
Macomb, IL 61455
309.298.3676

http://golf.wiu.edu/

Enjoy 18 holes of golf on a course that features rolling terrain and spectacular views.  Bunkers and creative water hazards can challenge golfers of all skills.  There are special rates for seniors, WIU students and faculty.

*Photo Credit: Western Illinois University Visual Production Center

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Horn Field Campus

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration Department,WIU
Macomb, IL 61455
309.298.1967

http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/rpta/horn_field_campus/

Located one mile south of Macomb, this 92 acre retreat includes woodlands, prairie, and several miles of nature trails. The atmosphere is rustic and relaxed, making HFC a perfect place for family reunions, youth group get-togethers, business meetings, weddings, professional and academic conferences, office retreats, and other gatherings. The beautiful, peaceful setting is ideal for getting back to nature, recreation, study and reflection, or just relaxing. Facilities are open year-round and many guests return again and again to enjoy HFC’s hospitality and natural surroundings.

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Macomb Park District

1406 N Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
309.833.4562

http://parks.macomb.com/

Twelve parks offer lots of outdoor opportunities.  A disc golf course is one of the popular activites.  There is a nature center, batting cages, a miniature golf course and numerous picnic shelters.  Ball diamonds feature Little League games and many summer tournaments.