All Nature & Outdoor Recreation in Spring Valley

Coal Miners Park is a sensory delight, offering spectacular views over the Illinois River with a variety of trees, fishing ponds, beauty and serenity. The park is located on East St. Paul Street, just blocks from the downtown shopping district. The Park was created from a coal mine slag pile reclamation from the #1 Mine. Read more...

Fishermen are in their glory in the Illinois Valley. Northern pike, walleye, sauger and smallmouth bass are among numerous varieties of fish that frequent the Illinois River. Popular among area fishing enthusiasts, Barto Landing offers some of the best year round fishing in Illinois and a free public deep-lagoon launch site on the Illinois River. For tournament reservation information contact Read more...

What was once a booming mining town founded in 1877, Echo Bluff is located in Hall Township, between Spring Valley and DePue. Now historic Echo Bluff is home to a challenge course and zipline, 9-hole disc golf course, outdoor ice skating rink, paintball course and hiking trails. Located off Route 29 (Illinois River Road) between Spring Valley and DePue – Read more...