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Marseilles Recreational Area; includes city pool, baseball diamonds and sand volleyball, located on Commercial St. next to Lion's Hall.
 
2010: Pool will be opening on June 8th with hrs of operation being noon-7pm.  Cost is yet TBA. 

Broadway Park, located on four corners of Broadway and Peoria Street:  Includes playground area with benches, shelter with picnic tables and grills, a basketball court and open field.  An outhouse is placed at the park seasonally.

 

Knudson Park located on Lincoln Street:  Includes play equipment for toddlers and younger children and band stage.  There is also a brick walkway circling the open field.  Indoor bathrooms with plumbing and drinking fountain are also available in the park.

 

Reilly Park located on Lincoln Street:  The play equipment have been removed and no bathrooms are available.

 

Armstrong Park located on Lincoln Street (across street from Reilly Park): Park does not have any play equipment, however does have a wooden carving with bench.

 

Illini State Park located south of town on the banks of the Illinois River:  There are two spots with play equipment: one is located east of the river bridge near the ice cream shop.  The other is located west of the river bridge and down the hiking trail near the shelter.  There are also numerous trails to hike.  More information can be found at Illinois Department of Natural Resources

 

I & M Canal:  This historical canal runs through Marseilles downtown area.  Along the tow path west of Main Street is the Swing Bridge, built in 1887.  East of Main Street you will find Locks 9 & 10.  More information can be fount at Canal Corridor Assoiciation