Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Programs

Find out more about swimming lessons, swim team, and open swim hours on the aquatics programs page.

Lake Storey Pavilion

Have a big event coming up? Check out the availability of the Pavilion here!

Nature Programs

Special programs are offered the second Saturday of each month at Galesburg Community Nature Center.

Lakeside Water Park

Open seven days a week May 28 – September 5th

Bunker Links

Bunker Links Golf Course is an 18-Hole (Par 71) regulation golf course located in Lincoln Park on the north end of Galesburg.

Lincoln Park Gazebo

Want to rent out the gazebo or a park shelter? Click on the image for more information!

Lakeside Recreation Facility

1033 South Lake Storey Road

Hours: Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Phone: 309.345.3683

Fax: 309.343.2311

Cancellations: 309.244.4114

*Call for cancellation information after 4 p.m.

News & Announcements

4/12/2021 12:27:00 PM
City of Galesburg Parks & Recreation Department Rolls out New Software
The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department recently implemented new software for registrations and rentals. Citizens may notice a new layout...

4/12/2021 11:00:00 AM
FAQ: Registration & Rental Software Change
We at Galesburg Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that online registration is now available through SmartRec by Amilia.Find your answers to frequently...

2/8/2021 10:02:00 AM
Information Regarding Lake Storey Expansion Study
In response to citizens' requests for more information on the Lake Storey Expansion Feasibility Study, the City of Galesburg created a centralized location...

12/17/2020 4:10:00 PM
Lake Storey Expansion Feasibility Study
The initial feasibility study is complete and available for the public to view on the City’s website. The results of this preliminary study suggest that...

10/12/2020 1:37:00 PM
Adopt-A-Park Program
The City of Galesburg offers an Adopt-A-Park program to encourage community involvement and civic engagement while keeping city parks clean and well-maintained....