Three parks are passive, designed for relaxation, with eye-pleasing landscaping and gardens. One passive park contains a war memorial, a fountain, and attractive flower beds. Soon visitors will be able to stroll through an island nature preserve and enjoy a riverside recreational development presently being planned by the city. In Venice, kids, parents, and seniors enjoy activities and the scenery at Lee Park, located on the Mississippi River. The Village of Venice continues to look to the area along the Mississippi for future recreational and commercial development.
Golfers enjoy the challenges offered by several area golf courses.
Arlington Golf Course is a 6,947-yard championship course located a short distance east of the city. It features a swimming pool among its facilities. Nearby is The Legacy Golf Course, another excellent 18-hole course with such amenities as a pro shop and a restaurant. Two courses in nearby Edwardsville are also easily reached by Granite City golfers. Another popular course is River's Edge at a nearby army depot.