Lake Shelbyville Archery Park Grand Opening Weekend

event_description: The wait is over — it’s time to open Lake Shelbyville Archery Park!Join the Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and our conservation partners on May 16-18 in Shelbyville, IL for a weekend of events to celebrate this exciting new public land opportunity that is over 3 years in the making!ScheduleMay 16, 6PM- 9PM – Public Land & a BandRosie & Irls Smokehouse Saloon, Findlay, ILMay 17, 10AM- 6PM – Grand Opening EventLake Shelbyville Archery Park, Opossum Creek Recreation AreaKickoff Ceremony, Open Conservation Fun Shoot, Top Shot Challenges, giveaways, sweepstakes, and more!May 18, 9AM- 12PM – Public Land PackoutOpossum Creek Recreation Area We will have activities going all weekend, so there will be something for everyone in your crew! From great music and food, to archery shooting and prizes and raffles from our partners, to a public land cleanup event, you wont want to miss it!! Bring your friends and family and spend the weekend or just a day. This grand opening weekend is FREE and open to the public. About the Park:Lake Shelbyville Archery Park was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in collaboration with the Lake Shelbyville Youth Ambassadors and Illinois S3DA.Features include:A 12-station 3-D target trail through hardwood timber hillsA fully accessible practice range with 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard bag targetsA seated-accessible blind for practiceA youth-only fishing pond with a covered dock Camping available on a first-come, first-served basis at Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Other campgrounds can be reserved. Want to support this incredible project? To contribute time, talent, or funds, or to enter our Spring Raffle to support our mission and this effort, contact illinoisbackcountryhunters.org. Event Partners

Lake Shelbyville Archery Park Grand Opening Weekend

Posted by | April 23, 2025

The wait is over — it’s time to open Lake Shelbyville Archery Park!

Join the Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and our conservation partners on May 16-18 in Shelbyville, IL for a weekend of events to celebrate this exciting new public land opportunity that is over 3 years in the making!

Schedule

May 16, 6PM- 9PM – Public Land & a Band
Rosie & Irls Smokehouse Saloon, Findlay, IL

May 17, 10AM- 6PM – Grand Opening Event
Lake Shelbyville Archery Park, Opossum Creek Recreation Area
Kickoff Ceremony, Open Conservation Fun Shoot, Top Shot Challenges, giveaways, sweepstakes, and more!

May 18, 9AM- 12PM – Public Land Packout
Opossum Creek Recreation Area

We will have activities going all weekend, so there will be something for everyone in your crew! From great music and food, to archery shooting and prizes and raffles from our partners, to a public land cleanup event, you won't want to miss it!! Bring your friends and family and spend the weekend or just a day. This grand opening weekend is FREE and open to the public.

About the Park:
Lake Shelbyville Archery Park was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in collaboration with the Lake Shelbyville Youth Ambassadors and Illinois S3DA.

Features include:

A 12-station 3-D target trail through hardwood timber hills
A fully accessible practice range with 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard bag targets
A seated-accessible blind for practice
A youth-only fishing pond with a covered dock

Camping available on a first-come, first-served basis at Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Other campgrounds can be reserved.

Want to support this incredible project? To contribute time, talent, or funds, or to enter our Spring Raffle to support our mission and this effort, contact [email protected].