To register your boat, you must submit a boat application, required documents and the appropriate fee. Applications are available from Department of Natural Resources offices, boat dealers or online. If you have any questions regarding registration and titling, call 217/782-2138 (TDD 217/782-9175).
J & J Marina
Marine Drive, Lake Sara, 217-868-5879
Boat rentals, bait, tackle, boat slips, winterizing, food, drinks, and much more.
Sunday through Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sportman's Cove Marina, Inc.
Park Road, Lake Sara, 217-868-2329
Boat rentals, bait & tackle shop, ice, slip rentals (covered and open), large boat launching area, propane tanks filled, launch permits, Effingham Water Authority Stickers, fishing and hunting licenses sold here. Complete boat service and gas, from water or land. Boat hauling by appointment.
Mo. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ridgerunners Cove Marina
217-868-2329, RR 2, Effingham, IL 62401-9802
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The Lake Sara Campgrounds can be contacted at (217) 868-2964.
Anthony Acres Resort
Located on Beautiful Lake Sara. Amenities include cable tv hookups, picnic tables, private decks and grills, private beach, swimming, sundeck, bonfire pit, boat launch ramp, convenience store, bait shop, boat and pontoon rentals, complimentary water permits, washer & dryer, playground, basketball court, shuffle board, horseshoes, game room. 18 and 9 hole golf courses nearby. 15286 Resort Road off Beach Road, Lake Sara, Effingham. For reservations call (217) 868-2950
Camp Lakewood
217-342-6233, 1217 W Rickelman Ave, Effingham, IL
Bliss Park
S. Fifth St., Effingham, 217-342-5304
Cozy city block sized park, play area, picnic grounds, 2 shelters, outdoor basketball court. Large trees, shaded picnic areas, and a fountain accentuate those grounds which were willed to the City of Effingham in 1888.
Daily 7 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Community Park
East Temple Ave., Effingham, 217-342-4415
This 35 acre park offers 3 lighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 3 playground areas, and outdoor ice skating rink, 4 picnic areas, 4 pavilions and an outdoor basketball court.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm
Evergreen Hollow Park
W. Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 217-342-4415
27 acres, site of outdoor aquatics complex, 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamond, flag football field, 4 lighted tennis courts, playground area, Vita-course, picnic area, 2 pavilions, Tree Walk and 18-hole miniature golf course.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm
Hendelmeyer Park
1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 217-342-4415
This 18 acre park offers 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 playground areas, a picnic area, pavilion and Recreation Center.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm
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Effingham Country Club
18 hole course located west of Effingham near lake Sara.
(217) 347-0423
Cardinal Golf Course
18 hole public golf course located off Route 32 northwest of Effingham.
(217) 868-2860
Fore-Way Challenge Golf
9 Hole Public Regulation Golf Course located at 25 Lake Sara Road near Lake Sara off of Route 32.
(217) 868-5418
Three golf courses are available. The Effingham Country Club has an eighteen hole course, a public course is located at Lake Sara which is just two miles from Effingham city limits, and a par three course is also available. You will never believe what the cost of membership!!!!
HISTORY: Effingham, Illinois, the "Crossroads of Opportunity" traces its roots back to 1814 when the first pioneers settled along the Little Wabash River. In the early 1850's, the railroads arrived and the area's first economic expansion occurred. With the advent of the interstates approximately 100 years later, I57 and I-70 brought Effingham its second economic transformation.
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