The Center also houses a unique gift shop with Illinois shirts, caps, and nature books. Visitors can pick up information about other tourist destinations in southern Illinois at the Center also. Many recreational opportunities exist at Giant City State Park. Hunting is allowed on 2,000 acres of the park. The Visitors Center provides current information on seasons and bag limits, as well as licenses.
Bank fishing is available on many ponds throughout the park.
In addition, Little Grassy Lake is located near the campground and provides plentiful bank fishing. The lake is owned by Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. A special federal sticker is needed to boat fish on the lake. The sticker is not available at Giant City State Park. Well-kept playgrounds, picnic areas, and shelters exist throughout the park.