Affiliate organizations of the Canton Park District are those groups that are not operated by the Park District but that may use Park District facilities or may receive support from the Park District is some other manner.
The Park District does not set policy for these independent organizations but does try to work closely with them to accomplish our own mission and goals. Where available, a contact person or phone number has been provided below for these affiliate organizations. Should you have questions regarding their programs please contact those individuals directly.
To foster, expand, and promote the sport of archery.
Gates open at 7 AM. Must be on range by Noon. Adults: $10 Youth 12-17: $5 11 and under shoot free. All shoots are open shoots with at least 30 targets.
Contact Us
Black Diamond Archery Club PO Box 386 Canton, IL 61520
Canton JFL Football is an independent organization from the Canton Park District. The JFL and the Park District do work together and sign an annual agreement that benefits both organizations.
The Canton JFL has three (3) programs available. They are flag football, tackle football, and cheerleading. Seasons typically begin in early August and run through October (Tackle & Cheer).
Tackle Football: Ages 8 to 15 (Age determined as of August 1st)
Flag Football: Ages 6 & 7 (Age determined as of August 1st)
Cheerleading: Ages 8 to 15 (Age determined as of August 1st)
Canton All-Stars Travel Softball is a softball program for youth in the Canton area. Our mission is to teach our youth important life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship while also learning the fundamental skills of softball. We strive to empower our players to be successful at a high level of competition. Our goals are to develop and produce successful young athletes of character and integrity. Our teams compete in USSSA and USA sanctioned tournaments and league
Various local clubs’ partner with the Park District and use our facilities and/or parks.
Fulton County Rockhounder’s Club
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Donaldson Community Center at 7:00 P.M. The Club promotes all forms of earth science education, especially mineralogy, anthropology, geology and the lapidary arts. Contact Steve Holley at 309-647-8864 for info.
Local EAA 832 Flying Club
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the at the Ingersoll Airport at 7:00 P.M. The Club consists of General Aviation enthusiasts. Contact 309-647-2072 for info.
Big Creek Senior Dance Club
Meets Monday evenings at the Big Creek Park Recreation Center from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Come enjoy dancing to the sounds of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, as well as country line dancing.
Canton Duplicate Bridge Club
This card group meets every Tuesday from 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the Baker Recreation Center. New players are welcome to join, but need to bring a partner! Coffee is served.
