Golf
Burlington Golf Club - Private
2124 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington
(319) 752-2769, www.bgciowa.com
Built in 1872, it was the first golf club west of the Mississippi River. Reciprocal privileges for outside golf club members.
Flint Hills Municipal Golf Club
Golf Course Road, Burlington
(319) 752-2018, www.burlingtoniowa.org
Municipal course with pro shop and concessions.
Great River Road Golf Club
771 East County Road 1850, Nauvoo, IL
(217) 453-2252, www.golfnauvoo.com
This 18 hole golf course is carved out of the bluffs of the Mississippi River offering onsite overnight accommodations.
Hend-Co Hills Golf Course & Campground
HWY 34 West, Biggesville, IL 309-627-2779
The 18-hole "Hend-Co Hills" course at the Hend-Co Hills Country Club facility in Biggsville, Illinois features 5,743 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.
Spirit Hollow
5592 Clubhouse Drive, Burlington
(319)752-0004, www.spirithollowgolfcourse.com
Built in 1999, this golf course is open to the public and offers a pro shop, banquet facilities, bar and grill. Daily fees.
Swimming
Indoor Pools
YMCA/YWCA
2410 Mt. Pleasant Street,
Burlington (319) 753-6734
Fun City
3001 Winegard Dr., Burlington
(319) 753-2223
Outdoor Pools
Burlington City Pool
Dankwardt Park
2700 S. Main or
2400 S. Madison, Burlington
(319) 753-8183 or 753-8117
West Burlington City Pool
Community Park, 602 West Burlington Ave., West Burlington
(319) 753-6930
Fun City
3001 Winegard Dr., Burlington
(319) 753-2223
RecPlex - Burlington's Regional Family Sports Complex
501 S. Broadway Street, Burlington
The RecPlex features tournament-class facilities for soccer, softball, sand volleyball and a guest services building including a restaurant and spectator plazas. League play is planned during the week and various tournaments and special events will be offered during the weekend. For more information contact the RecPlex at (319) 758-9419 or www.burlingtonrecplex.com.
2008 RecPlex Tournaments:
- April 25-26 Brinte Girl's Tournament of Champions Soccer
- June 13-15 A.S.A. Girl's 12 & under Class C Fast Pitch State Softball
- June 20-22 A.S.A. Girl's 12 & under Class A
- June 20-22 14 & under Class A State Softball
- June 27-29 Brinte Summer Soccer Showcase
- Aug. 1-3 A.S.A. Men's Slow Pitch Class E State
- Aug. 9-10 A.S.A. Men's 35 & over Slow Pitch State
Roller Skating
Kenny's Roller Ranch
8989 Koestner St.
(south of Crapo Park)
Burlington
(319) 752-2043
Batting Cages
RecPlex
501 S. Broadway, Burlington
April-Oct. (319) 758-9419
Fitness
Curves for Women
112 Broadway, West Burlington
(319) 758-1800, ksegolfin@msn.com
Sports Worx
3635 Flint Ridge Drive, Burlington
(319) 752-8285
Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA
2410 Mount Pleasant Street, Burlington (319) 753-6734, www.burlingtony.org
Camping
Crossroads RV Park
708 S. Iris, Mount Pleasant, IA 319-385-9737, www.XRDSRV.com
Crossroads RV Park is a new, modern RV park where every site is a Large, Level Pull Thru with Full hook ups. 100 amp, 50 amp and 30 amp service along with Wireless Internet, Laundry, Handicap Restrooms and other amenities. Easy access off of Hwy 218/27, "The Avenue of the Saints".
Hend-Co Hills Golf Course & Campground
HWY 34 West, Biggesville, IL 309-627-2779
Hend-Co-Hills Campground has 30 sites with water and electrical hookups. 14 are pull-through sites. Beautiful, woodland setting along the South Henderson Creek. Activites: Golf and Fishing. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonal rates.
For more information: Dowload a complete list of Parks and Camping.
Parks
Crapo/Dankwardt Parks
2900 S. Main or 2600 S. Madison
2700 S. Main or 2400 S. Madison, Burlington
Opened in 1895, these parks cover more than 100 acres of the west bank of the Mississippi River. Come enjoy a leisurely walk around Lake Starker or throw out a blanket for a picnic under one of the many species of trees. A comprehensive listing of trees in this nationally-known arboretum is available at the park office in Dankwardt Park. These parks also feature ball diamonds, swimming pool, tennis courts, roller hockey rink, horse-shoe area, disc golf course, BMX track and miles of trails.
Starr's Cave Nature Center & Preserve
11627 Starr's Cave Road, Burlington
Part of the State Preserves System, this forested area contains limestone bluffs, three caves, prairie remnants and some endangered plant species. The Nature Center offers natural history displays, and scheduled activities, including folk concerts and environmental education programs. For more information contact (319) 753-5808 or www.dmcconservation.com.
Geode State Park
12 miles W of Burlington on Hwy 34
Named after the beautiful state rock of Iowa, Geode State Park displays a collection of Keokuk Geodes at the main camp-ground. Quartz lines the inside of the Keokuk Geode, which is formed in limestone, and can only be found in the southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri and west central Illinois region.
Longmeadow Park
Longmeadow & Swan St., West Burlington
Walking path, handicapped accessible playground equipment, basketball court, soccer fields, 2 shelters (1 small, 1 large with electric), adult swing. Residents can call to reserve shelter house, sand volleyball at (319) 752-5451.
Mosquito Park
N. 3rd and Franklin Streets, Burlington
Named for its size, this small park is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River just north of downtown and boasts one of the most beautiful views in the area. Just the right size to sit back and relax.
Perkins Park
1700 block of Dill Street, Burlington
The land for this park was once part of the massive estate of Charles E. Perkins, former president of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The park also features paths with footbridges, playground equipment, shelter house, and tennis courts.
