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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.
Kathryn A. Hamas Memorial ParkKathryn A. Hamas Memorial Park is a redeveloped riverfront park on the Rock River in Byron. Amenities include boat docks, a kayak launch, fishing access, paved walking trails, a playground, picnic shelter, parking, landscaping, and a memorial plaza. The park is dog friendly and offers an easy place for families, paddlers, anglers, and walkers to enjoy the river.
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.
Kelly's Restaurant & LoungeKelly's Restaurant & Lounge is a family-owned downtown Sterling institution serving fine Mexican dishes and American favorites in a friendly Irish-pub setting. Most menu items are made from scratch, with locally sourced produce when available, hand-cut USDA Choice meats, crafted cocktails, and a wide selection of imported and domestic beers. Dine in or call ahead for carryout.
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.
La Esmeralda Mexican RestaurantLa Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant is a cozy downtown Polo spot serving homemade Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites prepared with fresh ingredients. The welcoming dining room is a local hidden gem for tacos, enchiladas, combination plates, and other comforting classics, with dine-in and takeout available.
La Familia RestaurantLa Familia Restaurant is a family-owned Rock Falls favorite serving authentic Mexican cooking in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. The broad menu includes tacos, tamales, enchiladas, seafood specialties, vegetarian choices, children's meals, and house-made soups, with dine-in, carryout, delivery, and catering options.
La FiestaLa Fiesta is a welcoming Sublette restaurant serving authentic Mexican dishes alongside American favorites. Guests return for generous portions, fresh ingredients, steak fajitas, shrimp tacos, enchiladas, a Sunday breakfast buffet, and friendly service. The restaurant accommodates families and large groups and offers takeout and an accessible dining room.
Las PalmasLas Palmas is a friendly Dixon restaurant serving authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites in a warm, relaxed setting. The menu offers tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, combination plates, and other familiar favorites, along with a broad selection of drinks for an easy lunch or dinner out.
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.
Leaf River Historical Society & MuseumThe Leaf River Historical Society & Museum preserves and shares the heritage of Leaf River and the surrounding area from its home in the community's historic 1895 United Brethren Church. Exhibits include military artifacts, vintage farm equipment, one-room school items, railroad memorabilia, local photographs, documents, and other community treasures. The museum is open the first and third Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., May through October.
Lions ParkLions Park is a neighborhood park that hosts minor and little league baseball in Oregon, adjacent to Veterans Field. Features a lighted baseball field, shelter, playground, and picnic tables.
Lisa's Brick House Bar & GrillLisa’s Brick House Bar & Grill is a cozy Sterling neighborhood spot for burgers, wings, sandwiches, fries, and other casual comfort food alongside cocktails and cold drinks. Guests praise the house burger, friendly service, generous portions, and relaxed atmosphere. The bar has TVs for sports, Wi-Fi, video gaming, and a popular Sunday breakfast. Dine in or order for pickup and delivery.
Local Cup & CakeLocal Cup & Cake is a cozy Sublette coffee shop and bakery serving hot and iced drinks, cakes, buttercream cupcakes, muffins, pies, breakfast cups, and other homemade treats. The small neighborhood shop welcomes quick stops and coffee meetups, and it is especially known for custom cakes, cupcakes, and seasonal pie orders. Check Facebook or call before a special trip because public hours can vary.
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.
Long Branch SaloonLong Branch Saloon is a longtime Amboy dinner spot serving fried chicken, steaks, ribs, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, cocktails, and desserts in a casual historic setting. The building stands on the 1855 site of Samuel Carson and John Pirie’s first dry-goods store, a predecessor of Carson Pirie Scott. Guests can dine in or order takeout; the restaurant offers accessible seating, a kids’ menu, high chairs, and reservations.
Lowell Parkway TrailLowell Parkway Trail is a 3-mile paved rail-trail linking Dixon’s Washington Avenue area with Lowell Park. Built on the former Illinois Central rail bed, the route opened in 1992 and provides a scenic, mostly separated path for walking and bicycling. Park at the southern trailhead off Washington Avenue or at the north end inside Lowell Park, where visitors can continue to woodland trails, picnic areas, fishing, playgrounds, and Rock River access.
Lyle Kunde Recreation Area / Lake SuleLyle Kunde Recreation Area is a 90-acre public park centered on 77-acre Lake Sule on Rochelle’s southeast side. The Flagg-Rochelle Park District site offers a boat launch, fishing, picnic and barbecue areas, shelters, restrooms, parking, and a memorial shade structure overlooking the water. Small boats and electric motors are suited to the lake, and anglers pursue bass, muskie, bluegill, saugeye, and catfish. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
M.C. ParkM.C. Park is Monroe Center’s community recreation space, maintained with local volunteer support. The park has two baseball and softball diamonds, an updated playground with swings, a pavilion, picnic space, and grills. It is a simple family-friendly stop for ball games, playtime, cookouts, and neighborhood gatherings just south of the active railroad tracks.
MCMotoParkMCMotoPark is a bike-only motocross facility just north of Mount Carroll, hosting District 17 and AMA events along with scheduled open-practice days. The groomed, watered track is supported by full restrooms, shaded spectator seating, a Snack Shack, camping, a lit basketball court, a fenced children’s playground, and the park’s Slip N’ Fly pond and amphitheater. Practice availability changes with weather, so riders should check Facebook or call before hauling.
Maria’s PizzaMaria’s Pizza is a family-owned Dixon pizzeria making its own sauce and dough with fresh ingredients. The menu centers on classic and specialty pizzas, with sandwiches, pasta, chicken wings, chicken strips, Italian beef, lasagna, appetizers, and party-size options rounding out the selection. Order online for pickup or delivery, and check the website for current specials and hours.
Martin House MuseumThe Martin House Museum is Fulton’s local-history museum and the headquarters of the Fulton Historical Society. The 1855 brick Italianate home, later expanded with Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts details, preserves Fulton memorabilia, genealogy resources, plat books, historic newspapers, and community stories. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the accessible museum is open Sunday afternoons or by appointment, and offers a guide to Fulton’s historic district.
Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant & Pride of Oregon RiverboatMaxson’s Riverside Restaurant pairs Rock River dining with the Pride of Oregon, a 102-foot paddlewheel boat offering seasonal luncheon and dinner cruises. The glass-enclosed restaurant looks across the river toward the Black Hawk statue and serves its celebrated homemade orange rolls, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, beer, and wine. The accessible complex also hosts weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings, and group functions.
