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yorktown golf course
Shiloh, IL | 37 Acres
Type: Public Golf Course
Owned by: Village of Shiloh
Our role: Given the limited amount of public open space in southern Illinois communities, HeartLands Conservancy assisted the Village of Shiloh with grant applications to acquire the golf course that was at risk of closing in 2012. Funding was provided by the State of Illinois Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program.
Hours: Check with Course Management
Location & Directions
Located south of Lebanon Ave and north of East B Street in Shiloh
Trails & Facilities
18-Hole, Par 3 Lighted Golf Course with paved cart paths, driving range, benches, ponds, putting green, and a club house with food and bar.
Wildlife & Habitat
The golf course consists of flat to rolling topography with many mature trees (e.g., pine, maple, oak). The open area provides a space for rainwater to absorb into the ground rather than running off into adjacent neighborhoods.
Two ponds on the property are fed by a stream and are used to irrigate the course.
Depending on the season, you may see a variety of birds, such as Canada geese, robins, cardinals, and finches on the property.
Regulations
Overview
Yorktown Golf Course
The Yorktown Golf Course is situated in the southwestern corner of the Village of Shiloh in St. Clair County, Illinois. The course has been used by golfers since it opened in 1961 and was designed by renowned golf course designers, Bob Goalby and Pete Dye. Yorktown Golf Course is the only Goalby & Dye golf course in the Greater St. Louis Area. In addition, some residents visit the site to walk the golf cart path (during periods of slow or no play) and use the driving range.
With the strong growth in the Shiloh area, loss of the open space would have had a significant impact on the people who use the golf course for walking, golfing, and spending time with friends and family. Losing the golf course to development would have also increased the amount of rainwater into the creek system.
By conserving this open space for the community, we’re not just providing a place for rainwater to absorb, but we’re also ensuring spaces for play, relaxation, and gathering in the community. The property is owned by the Village of Shiloh and managed by a management company. Learn more at: https://yorktowngc.com/
If you would like to find out more about how to create a new public conservation area and conserve wildlife habitat, feel free to call Anna McAtee at (618) 566-4451 ex 23 or email her at an*********@*******************cy.org.
You may find information on our Land Conservation page and Ways to Give page helpful, too.