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 The Clinton region offers a wealth of land- and river-based sports and recreational activities. The beautiful landscape surrounding the Mississippi River offers activities for people of all ages and interests; including tennis, camping, ball fields, walking trails, volleyball, playground equipment and more.
Midwest League Baseball
Baseball fans enjoy watching our professional baseball team, the Clinton LumberKings, the Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Their home park is Alliant Energy Field located along the riverfront in Clinton, IA. For schedules, stats, and more visit the LumberKings website.
Below is a comprehensive list of area parks and other recreational locations.
Golf Courses
- Canyon Creek - R.R. #2, Hwy. 136, Clinton (563) 243-3534
- Valley Oaks - 3330 Harts Mill Road, Clinton (563) 242-7221
- Clinton Country Club (Private) - 1501 Harrison Drive, Clinton (563) 242-7031
- Fulton Country Club (Private) - 20727 Cattail Road, Fulton IL (815) 589-2440
- Lynwood Lynks at Buck's Barn - 5020 IL Route 84, Thomson, IL (815) 259-8278
Tennis Courts
Nets are typically available April 1 to October 30 (or as favorable weather permits).
- Riverview Park - 6 courts at 2nd Avenue South and the river
- Chancy Park - 2 courts at Camanche Avenue and 23rd Place
- Emma Young Park - 4 courts just North of the Ericksen Center
- Root Park - 1 court at 25th Avenue North and North 10th Street (unlighted)
Biking/Hiking/Jogging
- Great River Bike & Hike Trail — The Great River Trail extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities to Savanna, Illinois. Eleven communities and 3 counties are evenly spaced along the 62 mile recreational path. The Great River Trail is partner of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 500 mile loop trail around Northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. In Fulton, a loop which branches off the main trail at 9th Avenue is marked to guide you through city streets.
- Riverview Park Recreational Trail — Originally constructed in 1986, the "Discovery Recreational Trail" extends almost 5 miles from Riverview Park north along the Mississippi River to Eagle Point Park. The trail is asphalt in some sections and concrete in others, offering walkers, joggers and bicycle riders a place to enjoy the river.
Hunting Preserves
- Arrowhead Hunting Club - 3529 170th Street, Goose Lake, IA 52750, (563) 577-2267
- Beckridge Hunting Preserve - 944 613th Ave., Sabula, IA 52070, (563) 687-2985
 Fishing/Boating
Whether you are interested in pleasure boating or sport, we have a variety of ways to enjoy the natural resources the Region has to offer. Clinton's new fishing pier is located between 5th and 6th Avenue North on Riverview Drive. Fish that are indigenous to the Mississippi River in the Clinton area are: Bluegill, Sunfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Cat, Walleye, Sauger, Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Flathead Catfish and Yellow Bass.
In addition to launch areas in our state and county parks (with permit) and several public boat ramps, there are several full service marinas in the local area.
- Camanche Marina - 115 4th Avenue, Camanche, IA (563) 259-1514
- Clinton Marina - 20 6th Avenue N., Clinton, IA (563)242-3600
- Fulton Marina - 1800 4th Street, Fulton, IL (815) 589-2222
- Rock Creek Marina & Campgroud - 3942 2941 Street, Camanche, IA (563)259-1876
Recreational Vehicle (R/V) Park
The area offers several campgrounds, many featuring RV parking and facilities including electrical hook-up, picnic tables, water, dump station and fill water.
- Riverview Park - 9th Avenue North and Riverview Drive. Contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at (563) 243-1260.
- Rock Creek Marina & Campgroud - 3942 2941 Street, Camanche, IA (563)259-1876
- Fin & Feather - 6284 Riverview Rd., Thomson, IL (815) 273-3302
Parks
- Chancy Park - Camanche Avenue & 22nd Place, Clinton, IA
- Cleppe Park - 13th Avenue North & 13th Street NW, Clinton, IA
- Clinton Park - South 4th Street & 3rd Avenue South, Clinton, IA
- Courtland Young Park - (South Side) South 4th Street & 16th Avenue South, Clinton, IA
- DenBesten Memorial Park - 1st Street & 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL
- DeWitt Park - South 4th Street & 6th Avenue South, Clinton, IA
- Drives Athletic Park - 13th Street & 15th Avenue, Fulton, IL
- Eagle Point Park & Park Lodge - North 3rd Street & Stockwell Lane, Clinton, IA
- Earl F. Mayer Park - 26th Avenue North & Garfield Street, Clinton, IA
- Emma Young Park/Ericksen Center - 11th Ave. No. & No. 14th St., Clinton, IA
- George Morris Park - South 14th Street & 11th Avenue South, Clinton, IA
- Kiwanis Park - N 4th Street, Fulton, IL
- Lyons 4 Square Park - Main Avenue & Roosevelt Street, Clinton, IA
- Platt Park - 9th Avenue, Camanche, IA
- Riverview Park - 6th Avenue South to 19th Avenue North at River, Clinton, IA
- Root Park - 25th Avenue North & North 10th Street, Clinton, IA
- 10th Avenue School Park - 10th Avenue & 9th Street, Fulton, IL
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