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A.V. Sieglinger Memorial ParkSeventeen-acre Rock Falls park with four enclosed baseball diamonds, T-ball facilities, concessions, restrooms, parking, horseshoe courts, and a family picnic shelter.
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.
Booth ParkCommunity park in Tampico with a picnic shelter and tables, playground, lighted tennis courts, a small baseball area, and public restrooms.
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.
Douglas ParkTwo-acre neighborhood park in Sterling's Douglas Park Subdivision, established on land donated in 1955. Amenities include basketball courts, playground equipment and open play areas.
Eberley ParkSet on 25 wooded acres, Eberley Park features a 1.5-mile soft-surface walking and running course. The shaded route is popular with walkers and joggers and offers a peaceful place to enjoy Sterling's natural landscape.
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.
Gartner ParkGartner Park is Sterling Park District's baseball complex, developed in 1961 and improved over the years with press boxes, lighting, and field upgrades. The park offers eight regulation baseball diamonds, available by reservation through the district's administrative office, plus a playground area.
Harry Kidd FieldHarry Kidd Field is a Sterling Park District football facility and the home field for Sterling Jr. Tackle's fifth- through eighth-grade program. Acquired through an Open Space Land and Water Conservation Fund grant in 1976, the site provides a dedicated community football field at West Seventh Street and Woodburn Avenue.
Hoover ParkHoover Park is a Sterling Park District green space with a playground, picnic area, open play fields, cross-country skiing opportunities, and access to the paved S.M.A.R.T. trail system. From the park, walkers, runners, and cyclists can follow the 2.25-mile Sinnissippi–Hoover route toward Redfield Park, Martin’s Landing, and the Dillon Home Museum.
Joshua ParkJoshua Park is a hidden-gem neighborhood park on Riverdale Road off West Route 30 in Rock Falls. Play an 18-hole disc golf course, shoot hoops, use the baseball field, or enjoy the large playground. The park also offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, accessible parking, and security lighting for a comfortable family outing.
Kelly ParkKelly Park is a 3.4-acre Morrison city park featuring a professionally designed nine-hole disc golf course, a quarter-mile walking path, a large playground, and a picnic shelter. Tennis and pickleball courts are also available near the water tower. The park sits just off East High Street beside Grove Hill Cemetery and offers an easy stop for active family recreation.
Kilgour ParkKilgour Park is a 12-acre Sterling park on the former farm of Civil War Colonel William M. Kilgour. Today it features the Imagination Station play area, a nine-hole disc golf course, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, open play space, playground equipment, and a seasonal restroom. It is both a neighborhood recreation stop and a local historic site.
Kiwanis Park - MorrisonKiwanis Park is a shady neighborhood park on Morrison's north side with classic playground equipment, a picnic shelter, and mature trees. The relaxed green space is well suited to family play, casual picnics, and quiet time outdoors, and it hosts the community's annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt.
Lawrence ParkLawrence Park is Sterling's first park, acquired in 1925 and set on an island in the Rock River. Visitors can launch boats and small paddle craft, fish from the island, use grills and picnic shelters, play horseshoes, enjoy the playground and open lawn, or relax beside the river. State boating and fishing rules apply.
Logan ParkLogan Park is a neighborhood recreation space on East Rock Falls Road with a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, half basketball court, grassy play area, and ball fields. The compact Coloma Township Park District site is suited to family outings, casual games, and picnics, with space for children to play and visitors to gather.
Morrison Sports ComplexMorrison Sports Complex is a 35-acre public multi-field park on the east edge of Morrison. The facility includes four softball and Little League diamonds, one baseball diamond, a football and soccer field, picnic shelters, and a half-mile perimeter walking path. A jumping pillow was added in 2025. Local and travel teams use the complex for practices, competitions, clinics, and tournaments, and individual fields or the full complex may be reserved for organized events.
Nims ParkColoma Township Park District park with a large picnic shelter for up to 100 people, playground, restrooms, basketball, baseball, disc golf, fishing and canoe access. Nims Park also connects visitors to the Hennepin Canal trail.
Optimist ParkRestrooms, playground, picnic tables, ball diamonds.
Platt Park Pump TrackPublic pump track in Sterling's Platt Park for bicycling and wheeled recreation, with the park's ball diamond and neighborhood green space nearby.
Propheter ParkOutdoor basketball courts, playground, open play areas, and a Lincoln statue.
RB&W District ParkLocated along the scenic Rock River in Rock Falls, RB&W District Park is a premier riverfront destination for outdoor recreation, community events, and live entertainment. This centrally located park offers a welcoming space for visitors seeking the best of Rock Falls’ outdoor attractions. The park features a unique sculpture walk, where public art installations line the grounds, creating a creative, walkable experience along the riverfront. At the heart of the park is an outdoor amphitheater that regularly hosts live music, festivals, and community events year-round—making it a go-to spot for things to do in Rock Falls. With open green space, river views, and a convenient location next to the Holiday Inn Express, RB&W District Park is an easy stop for travelers and locals alike. Whether attending an outdoor concert, exploring public art, or enjoying a relaxing walk along the Rock River, this park offers a vibrant and accessible outdoor experience in Whiteside County.
Redfield ParkPlayground, open play, trails, biking/walking paths.