Freeburg, Illinois

Freeburg in the past five years surged forward in the recreation area upon the completion of a survey by Southern Illinois University of the needs of Freeburg. A board was formed and immediately 65 acres of adjacent land was purchased for a park. Development of the park was accomplished with volunteer community help from all civic organizations of Freeburg. The Village can also boast of a memorial park in the center of the village dedicated to the veterans of the World Wars, It covers a city block in the center of the business district.

65 acre park with walking trails
Two-acre fishing lake
A four ball diamond complex with concession stands
One open ball diamond
Four lighted tennis courts
One basketball court
Four picnic pavilions
Two T-Ball fields
Modern playground equipment
In-Line skating/hockey rink
Soccer practice space
Cottage for meetings
Built restrooms
Park house with manager

Boating

Kaskaskia Marina on the Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL
Carlyle Lake, Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir (50 minutes)
Baldwin Lake Recreational Area (20 minutes)

Fishing

Baldwin Lake - 20 minutes Kaskaskia River- 10 minutes

Carlyle Lake - 50 minutes Washington County Lake- 40 minutes

Golf Courses
The Orchards - 5 minutes
Clinton Hills - 15 minutes
Yorktown - 20 minutes

Spectator Sports - In St. Louis, Missouri

Baseball: St. Louis Cardinals
Football: St. Louis Rams
Hockey: St. Louis Blues

Participation Sports

Belle-Clair Soccer Leagues
Bowling
Freeburg Children's Athletic Association (little league)
Freeburg Swim Team
Stock Car Racing
St. Joseph's Volleyball League
Men and Women's Softball Leagues

Hunting
Area hunting opportunities: deer, rabbit, dove, squirrel, geese, quail, duck, and turkey.

Kaskaskia Wildlife Area, a public hunting area located is only 15 minutes away