Recreation

Sports enthusiasts of all kinds will enjoy the many recreational opportunities our area has to offer.

A Sports Illustrated “Good Sports Community” of the Year
Park system offers more than 500 programs for people of all ages Sterling Park District  815-622-6200

Emerald Hill Golf & Learning Center
Golf, cross-country skiing, sledding
815-622-6204

Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Hiking trails, fishing, boating, canoeing, hunting, horseback riding, winter sports, visitor center
815-454-2328

Lawrence Park and Pool
Outdoor pool, boat access.
815-622-6205

Oppold Marina
Public marina with boat access, park, canoe and boat rental, ice-skating, ice fishing and playground
815-622-6203

Sinnissippi Park
Baseball diamonds, picnic facilities, Frisbee golf course, nature trails, bird watching and cross-country skiing. Includes Hopewellian Indian Mounds , listed with the Register of National Historic Places.
815-622-6200

Westwood Sports Center
Ball diamond, basketball courts, batting cages, cardiovascular area, cross-country skiing, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, track and wally ball courts
815-626-6204

Spotlight

on the CGH Medical Center

$24 million expansion delivers state-of-the-art medical care to Sterling area

Two years in the making, the recent opening of the 66,000 sq. ft. North Wing, means that the CGH Medical Center now offers some of the most cutting edge medical technology and services in the region.

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