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table of contents general information 3 Peoria Area Summary 4 Peoria Area Services
featured facilities 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14
Peoria Civic Center - Carver Arena Peoria Civic Center - Exhibit Hall Louisville Slugger Sports Complex EastSide Centre Mossville Soccer Complex Avanti’s Dome Detweiller Park Bradley Renaissance Coliseum Dozer Park Five Points Washington Wildlife Prairie Park ICC CougarPlex RiverPlex
listings 15 15 16 17 18 18 18 19 19
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Boating/Fishing Bowling Disc Golf Golf Courses Ice Skating & Hockey Racing Sand Volleyball Swimming Tennis
peoria area summary We have the best of the Midwest in the vibrant Peoria Area and its numerous surrounding communities. The cities of Peoria and East Peoria boast a riverside downtown with hotels, dining, shopping, festivals, nightlife and culture - providing plenty of options for fun! Our picturesque outlying towns are bursting with natural beauty, stimulating experiences, a variety of outdoor recreation hot spots, great entertainment, distinctive restaurants and much more!
quick facts • Peoria Civic Center offers over 900,000 sq ft including all meeting rooms, exhibit hall, pre-function space and arena • 2.5 hours from Chicago and St. Louis • 4,500 hotel rooms • Peoria Riverfront Museum • Caterpillar Visitors Center • Peoria International Airport (PIA), offering non-stop flights to 11 destinations • Shopping and dining at Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Northwoods Mall,The Levee District, East Court Village and countless specialty shops Quad Cities, IA Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO Indianapolis, IN Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Des Moines, IA Louisville, KY Kansas City, MO Detroit, MI Nashville, TN
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Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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peoria area services • Assistance with venue selection, housing and financial support (TRF) • Provide publicity on our website with a Calendar of Events entry • Spread awareness of your event with a custom written press release • Provide suggestions on speakers, places to visit and special events • Offer Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (PACVB) welcome bags and an information booth at your event to answer questions for visitors • Provide an assortment of PACVB information including our Experience Guide, brochures, dining options and coupons • Assist in gathering volunteers for sporting events • Set-up local dignitary or PACVB staff member welcome • On-site registration • Assist with post event wrap-up, tracking and impact
We’re here to help!
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 456 Fulton Street, Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61602 phone: 800.747.0302 | fax: 309.676.8470
[email protected] | www.EnjoyPeoria.com
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peoria civic center carver arena
The centerpiece of the Peoria Civic Center is Carver Arena which offers seating for over 11,000 to enjoy sporting events. basketball
multiuse space
• Floor: Wood • Seating Capacity: 11,000+
• Dimensions: 238’ x 124’ • Seating Capacity: 9,705
hockey • Surface: Ice • Rinks: 1 • Dimensions: 200’ x 85’ • Seating Capacity: 9,705
amenities An experienced staff capable of handling everything from technical services to catering, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions and ample parking.
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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peoria civic center exhibit hall
The LARGEST exhibition facility in Central Illinois. The 110,000 sq ft Exhibit Hall is the length of two football fields and can be divided into four halls with a ceiling height of 30 feet to the beams. basketball
martial arts
• Surface: Concrete • Seating Capacity: Varies*
• Floors: 18 • Dimensions: Varies • Height: 30” • Seating Capacity: Varies*
volleyball • Courts: 22 • Dimensions: 59’ x 29’6” • Height: 30” • Seating Capacity: Varies*
wrestling • Dimensions: 110,000 sq ft • Seating Capacity: Varies*
cheer & dance | gymnastics • Floors: 7 • Dimensions: 110,000 sq ft • Height: 30” • Seating Capacity: Varies* *Portable bleachers available for up to 1,932 seats dependent upon set-up
amenities An experienced staff capable of handling everything from technical services to catering, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions and ample parking.
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louisville slugger sports complex
Louisville Slugger Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art sports facility for baseball, softball, soccer and other sports. The complex features premier playing surfaces, great sight lines, major league style dugouts, elevated press boxes and electronic scoreboards on all fields, excellent concessions and the friendliest staff in the country. baseball | softball
basketball | volleyball
• Outdoor Fields: 10 • Indoor Fields: 2 • Seating: 800 Stadium Seating • Field Type: Synthetic Turf
• Courts: 2 • Floor: Hard Surface
soccer • Indoor Fields: 3 • Field Type: Synthetic Turf
amenities Major league walk-out style heated dugouts, bullpens, lights, electronic scoreboards, public announcement systems, 3 outdoor concession stands, 3 restroom facilities, umpire location, internet access, Youth Hall of Fame, meeting & banquet space and 900+ parking spaces.
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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eastside centre
EastSide Centre in East Peoria, Illinois is one of the premier athletic facilities in the Midwest, hosting tournaments on the national, regional and local levels in softball, baseball, volleyball, football, soccer and track. baseball | softball
volleyball
• Diamonds: 10 • Seating: 500-2,000 • Lights: Yes
• Room: Gym • Courts: 4 • Surface: Poured Synthetic • Seating: 400
football | soccer • Fields: 1 | 5 • Field Type: Outdoor | Outdoor • Surface: Synthetic Turf | Grass • Seating: 4,000 | 1,000 • Lights: Yes | Yes
track • Tracks: 1 • Track Type: Outdoor • Distance: 1/4 mile • Surface: All-Weather • Seating: 4,000
amenities Parking for 1,400 cars, restrooms, concessions, outdoor playground, picnic area and Splashdown Waterpark.
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mossville soccer complex
Mossville Soccer Complex is a multi-purpose facility located on over 68 acres, boasting 27 fields, including two indoor fields. Ample space, along with expertise and experience, this soccer complex is a facility able to take on soccer tournaments of any size with ease. soccer - outdoor
soccer - indoor
• Fields: 25 • Dimensions: Standard • Seating: Lawn • Lights: No
• Fields: 2 • Room: Dome • Dimensions: 330’ x 230’ • Height: 70’ • Seating: Bleachers
amenities Ample parking, locker room, restrooms, full kitchen and concessions.
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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avanti’s dome
Avanti’s Dome includes 76,000 sq ft of indoor space as well as 33 acres of outdoor space used as a sporting facility with ticket booths, as well as banquets, meetings, conventions and other events. baseball | softball
cheer | dance
• Diamonds: 4 • Seating: Bleachers • Lights: Yes
• Room: Dome • Dimensions: 330’ x 230’ • Height: 70’ • Seating: Bleachers
football | soccer • Fields: 1 • Field Type: Indoor • Surface: Turf • Seating: Bleachers • Lights: Yes
gymnastics | martial arts • Room: Dome • Dimensions: 76,000 sq ft • Height: 70’ • Seating: Bleachers
amenities Ample parking, restrooms, concessions, commercial kitchen, bar and outdoor beer garden.
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detweiller park
A massive and popular multi-use destination for Peoria area residents who enjoy golfing, soccer, foot golf, volleyball, hiking and many other outdoor activities. The park is home to the IHSA State Cross Country Course. soccer
golf
• Fields: 12 (18 for tournament use) • Dimensions: Standard • Field Type: Outdoor • Seating: Lawn
• Holes: 9 • Driving range: Yes, 15 tees
cross country • Course: 1 • Distance: 3 miles • Loops: Yes • Seating: Lawn
foot golf • Holes: 9 • Accredited: Yes
football | rugby • Fields: 2 • Dimensions: Standard
amenities BMX park, running/skiing, hiking trails, large open play fields, picnic shelters, play areas, scenic drives, sand volleyball, sledding and numerous soccer fields.
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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bradley renaissance coliseum
volleyball • Courts: 4/1 • Dimensions: Each court meets standard NCAA regulations (59’x29.5’) • Height: Varies (30-44 ft) • Seating Capacity: 2,289/5,000
basketball
wrestling
• Surface: Hardwood • Seating: Retractable bleachers (with backs) • Capacity: 5,000
• Dimensions: 21,000 sq ft (3-8 40’ mats, depending on bleacher setup) • Seating: Retractable bleachers (with backs) • Capacity: Varies
amenities
On-site event and security staff, locker rooms, ample parking, restrooms, concessions, and additional meeting spaces, loading dock area adjacent to event space, LED video boards, on-site AV/Productions capabilities, ticket office, on-site catering and custodial, staging, athletic training rooms/sports medicine staff, radio broadcasting space, handicap accessibility and TV truck hookups.
dozer park
Dozer Park is a baseball stadium located in downtown Peoria. It is home to the Peoria Chiefs, Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
baseball
main meeting spaces
• Diamonds: 1 • Seating: Stadium & Grass Berms • Capacity: 7,000 • Lights: Yes • Field: Grass
• Conference/Event Center - 40’x44’ (1760 sq ft) • Conference Suite - 24’x29’ (696 sq ft)
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amenities On-site event & catering staff, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, suites, party decks, picnic areas, bar/ lounge, pro shop and additional meeting spaces.
five points washington
The facility offers 117,000 sq ft of sporting and banquet space and equipment is available upon request. Five Points is the perfect place for your next basketball, swimming or volleyball event.
basketball | volleyball • Courts: 3 Indoor
(2 high school & 1 Collegiate)
• Floor: Wood • Seating: Folding Chairs
swimming
multiuse space
• Pools: Main/Leisure • Lanes: 8/2 • Length: 25 yd • Depth: 3.8’ - 12.5’ / NA • Seating: 300/300
• Room: Performing Arts Theatre • Dimensions: Over 2,000 sq ft • Height: 24’ • Seating: 1,000 • State-of-the-art Sound System
amenities Theater, banquet room (7,000 sq ft), parking for 250-300, locker rooms, restrooms and Juice Bar.
wildlife prairie park
Wildlife Prairie State Park has often been referred to as a jewel in the Midwest. Located just outside of Peoria, this 2,000-acre zoological park is home to over 150 animals/50 different species that are native to Illinois.
sports overview Wildlife Prairie Park offers over 20 miles of well maintained mountain biking (a single track and pump track), hiking, trail running, XC skiing and snow shoeing trails.
amenities Banquet space, catering, restrooms and unique wilderness lodging options.
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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icc cougarplex
Illinois Central College’s CougarPlex is an athletic and fitness complex featuring 50,000 sq ft of new construction and 10,000 sq ft of renovated space.
baseball | softball
soccer
amenities
• Grass Field: 1 • Seating: Bleachers • Lights: Yes
basketball | volleyball
disc golf
Ample parking Locker rooms Shower areas Restrooms Concessions
• Diamonds: 1 • Seating: Bleachers • Lights: Yes
• Gym: Main Court | 3 Smaller Courts • Floor: Wood • Seating: 1,500 | 200 • Court Type: Indoor
• Holes: 18 • Amateur Length: 4086’ • Pro Length: 5270’ • Basket Type: DISCatcher
riverplex
This 118,000 sq ft facility looks onto the Illinois River and includes an indoor and outdoor water playground, indoor pools, gymnasium, aerobic/dance studios, a 1/8th mile elevated running track, locker rooms, large workout area, multi-purpose classrooms and a babysitting center.
basketball | volleyball • Gym: High School & Collegiate • Courts: 3 (2 high school & 1 collegiate) • Floor: Wood • Seating: Bleachers • Court Type: Indoor
swimming • Pools: Main / Leisure • Lanes: 8 / 2 • Length: 25 yd & 75 yd / NA • Depth: 2.5’ - 12.5’ / NA • Seating: 300 / 300
amenities Ample parking, restrooms and OSF Market Place offering food, snacks, RiverPlex Logo Wear, coffees and drinks.
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additional facilities
boating | fishing carl spindler marina 3701 N. Main St. | East Peoria, IL
A multitude of fishing areas/facilities are available in the area.
detweiller marina
Call 309.676.0303 if you need assistance.
#2 Caroline St. | Peoria, IL
eastport marina 701 Mariners Way | East Peoria, IL
galena marina 8414 N. Galena Rd. | Peoria, IL
bowling landmark lanes
mt. hawley bowl
3225 North Dries Ln. | Peoria, IL 309.685.8200
8200 North Hale Ave. | Peoria, IL 309.692.7555
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additional facilities disc golf marquette heights
23235 N. Co 22 | Canton, IL 309.369.6624
bradley park
illinois central college
1300 N. Park Rd. | Peoria, IL 309.676.8561
College Dr. | East Peoria, IL 309.694.5790
mcnaughton park
memorial park
298 McNaughton Park Dr. | Pekin, IL 309.346.5887
400 E. Southmoor St. | Manito, IL 309.968.7628
shore acres park
limestone community high school
100 Park Blvd. | Chilicothe, IL 309.648.1899
washington park
4201 S. Airport Rd. | Bartonville, IL 309.697.6271
Lincoln St. & Wilshire Dr. | Washington, IL 309.360.5463
johnsons park
big creek park
megiddo (westwood park)
940 N. Main St. | Canton, IL 309.647.1345
northwood park N. Main St. | Morton, IL 309.360.8453
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spoon river
422 Lasalle Blvd. | Marquette Heights, IL 217.893.8195
S. Prairie St. | Lacon, IL 2309-2499 Veterans Rd. | Morton, IL View more course information at: www.pdga.com/course-directory
additional facilities golf courses detweiller golf course
newman golf course
28412 N. Galena Rd. | Peoria, IL 309.692.7518
2021 W. Nebraska Ave. | Peoria, IL 309.674.1663
fon du lac golf course
parkview golf course
123 Par 3 Ln. | East Peoria, IL 309.699.4222
2300 Broadway Rd. | Pekin, IL 309.346.8494
hunters ridge golf course
quail meadows golf course
12927 IL Highway 26 | Princeton, IL 815.879.6531
2215 Centennial Dr. | Washington, IL 309.694.3139
kellogg golf course
weaverridge golf course
7716 Radnor Rd. | Peoria, IL 309.691.0293
5100 WeaverRidge Blvd. | Peoria, IL 309.691.3344
lick creek golf course
wyaton hills golf course
2210 N. Parkway Dr. | Pekin, IL 309.346.0077
1500 N. Ave. | Princeton, IL 815.872.2641
madison golf course 2735 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. | Peoria, IL 309.673.7161
metamora fields golf course 801 W. Progress St. | Metamora, IL 309.367.4000
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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additional facilities hockey & ice skating owens center
pekin memorial ice arena
1019 W. Lake Ave. | Peoria, IL 309.686.3368
1701 Court St. | Pekin, IL 309.346.1240
racing peoria motorcycle club racetrack 605 S. Cameron Ln. | Bartonville, IL 309.697.4981
peoria speedway 3520 W. Farmington Rd. | Peoria, IL 309.357.3339
sand volleyball
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riverplex
bradley park
600 N.E. Water St. | Peoria, IL 309.282.1700
1314 Park Rd. | Peoria, IL 309.673.0892
additional facilities swimming lakeview aquatic center 1017 W. Lake Ave | Peoria, IL 309.686.3377
dragonland water park 1701 Court St. | Pekin, IL 309.347.4000
riverplex 600 N.E. Water St. | Peoria, IL 309.282.1700
splashdown water park 1 Eastside Dr. | East Peoria, IL 309.694.1867
tennis the clubs at river city
david markin tennis courts
tennis north
1600 W. Bradley Ave. | Peoria, IL 309.694.1867
1527 W. Altorfer Dr. | Peoria, IL 309.693.5720
tennis south 1700 W. Altorfer Dr. | Peoria, IL 309.693.5710
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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Play in Peoria “Will your event ‘Play in Peoria’? Peoria has everything your group needs. The community’s ‘can-do’ spirit, first class hotels, a recently renovated downtown, multi-purpose arena, a new riverfront museum and Caterpillar Visitors Center and various dining options all within walking distance of one another all make Peoria a winning choice for any group. Choosing Peoria to play host to a number of our high school state finals events is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! So will your event ‘Play in Peoria’? It always has and it always will!” - Kurt Gibson, Assistant Executive Director, Illinois High School Association
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
456 Fulton Street, Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61602 phone: 309.676.0303 or 800.747.0302 | fax: 309.676.8470 |
[email protected] | www.EnjoyPeoria.com