Recreation
in the O'Fallon/Shiloh area is varied and broad.
A 15 screen Wehrenberg
Cinema, and dozens of restaurants are available, (see
www.wehrenberg.com).
The "Visitor's
Map" (provided on this site and in our office), of O'Fallon/Shiloh,
shows dozens of restaurants and their locations. (And it points
to Fairview Heights, where a 100 more restaurants are available
of all types and sizes.)
The "Directory"
section of this site lists them.
The "Library
of Links", and "Things To Do" in our main site
lists hundreds of things to do in the area.
The City of O'Fallon Parks & Recreation Department offers pavilions located in various parks for the use of the general public. Reservations must be made in advance at the Park Office in the Katy Cavins Community Center Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Park Hours
April 1 - October 31
November 1 - March 31
Community Park
Dawn - 11 PM
Dawn - Dusk
Hesse Park
Dawn -11 PM
Dawn - Dusk
Thoman Park
Dawn - Dusk
Dawn - Dusk
Rock Springs Park
Dawn - Dusk
Dawn - Dusk
Tennis/Basketball Court Lights
Dusk - 10 PM
Dawn - 6pm
Family Sports Park
Dawn - 11 PM
Dawn - Dusk
* It shall be unlawful for any person to be on in or about any city parks from dusk to dawn from November 1 – March 31 unless such person is attending a permitted function authorized by the City.
* It shall be unlawful for any person to be on, in or about Rock Springs Park, Thoman Park and Ogle’s Creek Park from dusk to dawn from April 1 through October 31 unless such person is attending a permitted function authorized by the City.
* It shall be unlawful for any person to be on, in or about Community Park, Hesse Park and the Sport Parks between 11:00 p.m. and dawn from April 1 through October 31 unless such person is attending a permitted function authorized by the City.
PARK
DESCRIPTION
O'Fallon Community Park
401 E 5th
40 acres located in the heart of the city. Facilities include the Katy Cavins Community Center, Memorial swimming pool, six ball diamonds (two lighted), four lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, two playgrounds, kitchen facilities, four pavilions, horseshoe pit, restroom facilities and log cabin leased by the local Grange.
Hesse Park
110 Hesse Way
22 acres located in the northern portion of the city. Facilities include four ball diamonds (one lighted), three soccer fields, two basketball courts, in-line skating rink, two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
Junior High Bike trail is located on the east side of the park. This trail is just under a mile round trip. It offers a tree canapy just right for walking or biking.
Rock Springs Park
1428 E 3rd
109 acres located in the southeastern portion of the city. This new park contains over 2 miles of nature/hiking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion, restroom facilities, and natural areas.
Thoman Park
1021 Nancy
O’Fallon’s newest neighborhood park, Thoman Park, is located off of Nancy Ave. behind the O’Fallon Public Library. This park offers a new children’s playground, a short walking path, and a beautiful pavilion good for picnics and other neighborhood events.
St. Ellen Mine Park
200 St. Ellen Rd
St. Ellen Mine Park is actually a St. Clair county owned park. This 85 acre park features a 1.2 mile walking path as well as a half-mile bike trail. There is also a small lake that may be used for fishing and has boat access. Boats with motors larger than a trolling motor are not allowed on the lake. The city of O’Fallon works with the county to provide maintenance to the park. Any questions about rules or the fishing ramp should be directed to St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department at 618-277-6790.
O'Fallon Family Sports Park
301 Obernuefemann
O'Fallon's newest Park, the Family Sports Park, is located at the corner of Obernuefemann and State St. With over 200 acres, the park features 2 picnic pavilions, a playground, walking trails, concession stands, and 4 baseball and softball fields, with much more to come.
O'Fallon Memorial
Pool
Opens Memorial
day weekend from 1pm until 8:15 pm daily. Season passes
and swimming lessons are available. Free senior citizen
swim time is 12 pm to 1 pm Mon - Fri.
O'Fallon Residents
only
Concerts in the
Park
Concerts begin
in early June and run through mid-August. They are
held on Wednesday nights at 8 pm in the Community Park Pavilion.
Baseball Program
Baseball programs
are established for 6 age groups from 9 to 18 years old.
The program runs from late May to the end of July.
Girls Softball
Program
The program
runs from late May to the end of July. Three divisions
are formed for girls in grades 3 to graduating senior.
Tennis Program
Tennis instruction
for most age groups runs for 6 weeks each summer.
Sports enthusiasts will find golf, bowling, indoor tennis, fitness facilities, indoor softball, gymnastics, soccer and indoor batting cages, available nearby.
On top of all that, recreational opportunities abound in nearby cities, including Fairview heights, Belleville and of course, St. Louis itself, all available within minutes by great highways and the Metro-Link.
Don't miss the special section in this site "For Families".
info@ofallonhomes.com
Or
call...
618-632-8443
or Toll Free 800-231-5588
515 W. Highway 50
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
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