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If you are looking for fun, you will find it in Olney. Everything from boating and camping to fishing and swimming can be found in Olney or just a short drive away. |
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Three City-Owned Lakes located adjacent to the city, filled with recreational opportunities and attractive home sites. Several campsites and a bird sanctuary are highlights of East Fork Lake. Fishermen praise East Fork, Borah and Vernor Lakes, which cover more than 1,100 acres. Several other lakes are located in neighboring counties. |
| The Richland Country Club has an 18-hole golf course that ranks among the finest in Southeast Illinois. The semi-private club also has a pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Red Hills State Park is located 12 miles east of Olney, providing hiking, hunting, fishing and horseback riding over 947 acres that include a 40-acre lake. |
Recreational Facilities at Olney parks have been upgraded with the addition of a newcommunity pool with waterslide and the first fields dedicated solely for soccer. Play keeps going even when the sun goes down with lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, several baseball diamonds and a playground. The Olney City Park is the location for several special events during the year, including the 100,000-light Christmas Light Display, the Richland County Fair and the Olney Arts Council Fall Festival. |
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