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Alfred and Sylvia Den Besten Memorial ParkRiverfront green space near De Immigrant Windmill and the Windmill Cultural Center, with picnic tables, restrooms and a Great River Road Scenic Byway interpretive kiosk. The Great River Bike Trail passes the area, making the park a convenient stop for cyclists and Mississippi River visitors.
Cattail Park & PavilionLocated north of Fulton along Cattail Road. Great for fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, or watching wildlife. Features charcoal grill, playground, picnic shelter, and pavilion with kitchen, event tables/chairs, and restrooms (only accessible during rentals). Paved parking. Open during daylight hours. No alcohol. Restrooms only available during pavilion rentals.
Cattail Slough Recreation AreaA day-use recreation area on the Mississippi River backwaters south of Fulton off Illinois Route 84. Features a boat ramp with courtesy dock, bank fishing, and vault restrooms. A $5 daily fee applies to boat-ramp access; annual passes are available. Check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation-area status before visiting.
Drives Athletic ParkCommunity athletic park in Fulton with a pavilion, ball fields, soccer field, playground and bandshell. Drives Park supports local youth athletics and also hosts public community events, including outdoor music, seasonal festivals and family activities.
Friendship ParkFulton neighborhood park at 24th Avenue and 6th Street with a playground, covered picnic pavilion, grill and picnic tables. The family-friendly park opened in 2015 and was renamed Friendship Park.
Friendship ParkLocated at 9th Street and 10th Avenue. Amenities include pavilion, picnic tables, grills, playground, restrooms, sand volleyball, and basketball courts.
Fulton MarinaLocated on the Mississippi River in Fulton, this municipal, year-round, full-service marina offers boat launches, camping, fishing, concessions, restrooms, gas dock, potable water, pump-out services, two public ramps, and ample parking. Picnic tables available. Bait and tackle nearby.
Hilltop Meadows Hunt ClubHilltop Meadows Hunt Club is a state-licensed hunting preserve near Fulton in the Mississippi River Valley. Its 350 acres of native prairie, food plots, ponds, wooded draws, and hedgerows support guided pheasant, quail, and chukar hunting, with a challenging five-stand sporting-clays course and private lodging available for multi-day visits.
