Northwest Illinois Directory
State Parks & Parks in Fulton
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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.
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.
