Boating, Golf, Drive-in, Skating

As you've seen in other parts of this web site, Pike County has a wealth of recreation possibilities to entertain you and your family. 

Two Rivers Marina 

Nestled between the Mississippi on the west and the Illinois River on the east, fishing and boating opportunities abound.  In Pike Station, Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from Louisiana Missouri, you'll find the lovely Two Rivers Marina.  Their telephone number is 217-437-2321, and you can find a detailed description of their activities and services on their web site, www.tworiversmarina.com

If it's golf you love, we have it right here in Pike County. We have two courses, Bow Lake Golf Course in Barry, and Old Orchard Country Club in Pittsfield.  Nearby Winchester, IL is home to Plum Creek Golf Course.

Old Orchard Country Club

Old Orchard Country Club in Pittsfield has been providing golf, dining and social activities to the community in the Pike County and surrounding areas for over 50+ years.

Old Orchard Country Club is a private club, where members purchase  Class 'A' stock certificates. There are several membership options designed to fit the different needs of an individual or family.  The membership section of the Old Orchard web site has all the details.

The 9-hole "Old Orchard" golf course at Illinois' Old Orchard Country Club facility features 2,922 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. The golf course rating is 34.7 and it has a slope rating of 119. Designed by Scotty Glasgow, the Old Orchard regulation length golf course opened in 1957. Bruce Ivers manages the course as the General Manager. The telephone number is 217-285-9041.

Bow Lake Golf Course, Barry, IL

Bow Lake Golf Course is a 9-hole (played as 18) regulation length golf course in Barry, Illinois. This short layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. Course features an island green on the 8th hole. Bow Lake Golf Course's number is 217-335-7043. 

Plum Creek Golf Course, Winchester, IL

The 9-hole "Plum Creek" course at the Plum Creek Golf Course facility in Winchester, Illinois features 3,150 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. The course rating is 34.9 and it has a slope rating of 114. Designed by Steven Halberg, the Plum Creek golf course opened in 1995. Mike Fannin manages the course as the General Manager. Plum Creek's number is  217-742-9018.

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Clark 54 Drive-in

Just outside Summer Hill, Illinois you'll find one of Illinois' few remaining drive-in movie theaters, the Clark 54 Drive-in.  Open on weekends from April through October, the Clark 54 Drive-in offers first-run movies and lots of family fun. The Drive-in's web site posts the current movie schedule, and you can sign up for email notification.

Good Times Roll Skating Rink

Pittsfield is home to the county's only roller skating rink, Good Times Roll located at 1241 W. Washington. Open weekends from September through May, the rink is also available for private parties.  Call 217-285-4885 for details.