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table of contents
general information
3 Peoria Area Summary
4 Peoria Area Services
featured facilities
5 Peoria Civic Center - Carver Arena
6 Peoria Civic Center - Exhibit Hall
7 Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8 EastSide Centre
9 Mossville Soccer Complex
10 Avanti’s Dome
11 Detweiller Park
12 Bradley Renaissance Coliseum
12 Dozer Park
13 Five Points Washington
13 Wildlife Prairie Park
14 ICC CougarPlex
14 RiverPlex
listings
15 Boating/Fishing
15 Bowling
16 Disc Golf
17 Golf Courses
18 Ice Skating & Hockey
18 Racing
18 Sand Volleyball
19 Swimming
19 Tennis
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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
• 4,000 hotel rooms
• Peoria Riverfront Museum
• Caterpillar Visitors Center
• Peoria International Airport (PIA), offering non-stop flights to 12
destinations
• Shopping and dining at Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Northwoods
Mall,The Levee District, East Court Village and countless
specialty shops
Quad Cities, IA 1.5 hrs.
Chicago, IL 2.5 hrs.
St. Louis, MO 2.5 hrs.
Indianapolis, IN 3.0 hrs.
Madison, WI 3.0 hrs.
Milwaukee, WI 4.0 hrs.
Des Moines, IA 4.5 hrs.
Louisville, KY 5.5 hrs.
Kansas City, MO 5.5 hrs.
Detroit, MI 7.0 hrs.
Nashville, TN 7.5 hrs.
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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 • Dimensions: 238’ x 124’
• Seating Capacity: 11,000+ • 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.
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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 • Floors: 18
• Seating Capacity: Varies* • Dimensions: Varies
• Height: 30”
volleyball • Seating Capacity: Varies*
• Courts: 22 cheer & dance | gymnastics
• Dimensions: 59’ x 29’6”
• Height: 30” • Floors: 7
• Seating Capacity: Varies* • Dimensions: 110,000 sq ft
• Height: 30”
wrestling • Seating Capacity: Varies*
• Dimensions: 110,000 sq ft *Portable bleachers available for up to
• Seating Capacity: Varies* 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 • Courts: 2
• Indoor Fields: 2 • Floor: Hard Surface
• Seating: 800 Stadium Seating
• Field Type: Synthetic Turf 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.
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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 • Room: Gym
• Seating: 500-2,000 • Courts: 4
• Lights: Yes • Surface: Poured Synthetic
• Seating: 400
football | soccer
track
• Fields: 1 | 5
• Field Type: Outdoor | Outdoor • Tracks: 1
• Surface: Synthetic Turf | Grass • Track Type: Outdoor
• Seating: 4,000 | 1,000 • Distance: 1/4 mile
• Lights: Yes | Yes • Surface: All-Weather
• Seating: 4,000
amenities
Parking for 1,400 cars, restrooms, concessions, outdoor playground, and picnic area.
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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 • Fields: 2
• Dimensions: Standard • Room: Dome
• Seating: Lawn • Dimensions: 330’ x 230’
• Lights: No • Height: 70’
• Seating: Bleachers
amenities
Ample parking, locker room, restrooms, full kitchen
and concessions.
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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 • Room: Dome
• Seating: Bleachers • Dimensions: 330’ x 230’
• Lights: Yes • Height: 70’
• Seating: Bleachers
football | soccer
gymnastics | martial arts
• Fields: 1
• Field Type: Indoor • Room: Dome
• Surface: Turf • Dimensions: 76,000 sq ft
• Seating: Bleachers • Height: 70’
• Lights: Yes • 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) • Holes: 9
• Dimensions: Standard • Driving range: Yes, 15 tees
• Field Type: Outdoor
• Seating: Lawn foot golf
cross country • Holes: 9
• Accredited: Yes
• Course: 1
• Distance: 3 miles football | rugby
• Loops: Yes
• Seating: Lawn • 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.
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bradley renaissance coliseum
volleyball basketball wrestling
• Courts: 4/1 • Surface: Hardwood • Dimensions: 21,000
• Dimensions: Each court sq ft (3-8 40’ mats,
• Seating: Retractable depending on bleacher
meets standard NCAA bleachers (with backs) setup)
regulations (59’x29.5’)
• Height: Varies (30-44 ft) • Capacity: 5,000 • Seating: Retractable
• Seating Capacity: 2,289/5,000 bleachers (with backs)
amenities • Capacity: Varies
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 • Conference/Event Center - 40’x44’ (1760 sq ft)
• Seating: Stadium & Grass Berms • Conference Suite - 24’x29’ (696 sq ft)
• Capacity: 7,000
• Lights: Yes amenities
• Field: Grass
On-site event & catering staff, locker rooms, restrooms,
concessions, suites, party decks, picnic areas, bar/
lounge, pro shop and additional meeting spaces.
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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 | swimming multiuse space
volleyball
• Pools: Main/Leisure • Room: Performing Arts Theatre
• Courts: 3 Indoor • Lanes: 8/2 • Dimensions: Over 2,000 sq ft
• Length: 25 yd • Height: 24’
(2 high school & 1 Collegiate) • Depth: 3.8’ - 12.5’ / NA • Seating: 1,000
• Seating: 300/300 • State-of-the-art Sound System
• Floor: Wood
• Seating: Folding Chairs
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.
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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
• Diamonds: 1 • Grass Field: 1 Ample parking
• Seating: Bleachers • Seating: Bleachers Locker rooms
• Lights: Yes • Lights: Yes Shower areas
basketball | volleyball disc golf Restrooms
Concessions
• Gym: Main Court | 3 Smaller Courts • Holes: 18
• Floor: Wood • Amateur Length: 4086’
• Seating: 1,500 | 200 • Pro Length: 5270’
• Court Type: Indoor • 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 swimming
• Gym: High School & Collegiate • Pools: Main / Leisure
• Courts: 3 (2 high school & 1 collegiate) • Lanes: 8 / 2
• Floor: Wood • Length: 25 yd & 75 yd / NA
• Seating: Bleachers • Depth: 2.5’ - 12.5’ / NA
• Court Type: Indoor • 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 galena marina
carl spindler marina 8414 N. Galena Rd. | Peoria, IL
3701 N. Main St. | East Peoria, IL A multitude of fishing areas/facilities are
available in the area.
eastport marina Call 309.676.0303 if you need assistance.
701 Mariners Way | East Peoria, IL roxy’s lanes
bowling Pekin, IL | 309.346.6333
mt. hawley bowl striketown bowl
Peoria, IL | 309.692.7555 North Pekin, IL | 309.382.3484
landmark lanes sunset lanes
Peoria, IL | 309.685.8200 Pekin, IL | 309.347.3196
plaza lanes uncle buck’s fish
bowl & grill
Washington, IL | 309.444.3059
East Peoria, IL | 309.427.3300
potter’s alley
Morton, IL | 309.266.7010
round1 bowling
& amusement
Peoria, IL | 309.692.7555
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additional facilities
disc golf
big creek park mcnaughton park
940 N. Main St. | Canton, IL 298 McNaughton Park Dr. | Pekin, IL
309.647.1345 309.346.5887
bradley park westwood park
1300 N. Park Rd. | Peoria, IL 2309-2499 Veterans Rd. | Morton, IL
309.676.8561 309.263.7429
illinois central college memorial park
College Dr. | East Peoria, IL 400 E. Southmoor St. | Manito, IL
309.694.5790 309.968.7628
johnsons park northwood park
S. Prairie St. | Lacon, IL N. Main St. | Morton, IL
309.360.8453
jubilee state park
spoon river
W Fussner Rd. | Brimfield, IL
309.446.3758 23235 N. Co 22 | Canton, IL
309.369.6624
lake eureka park
shore acres park
128 N. Main St. | East Peoria, IL
309.467.2113 100 Park Blvd. | Chilicothe, IL
309.648.1899
limestone community
high school washington park
4201 S. Airport Rd. | Bartonville, IL Lincoln St. & Wilshire Dr. | Washington, IL
309.697.6271 309.360.5463
marquette heights wildlife prairie park
422 Lasalle Blvd. | Marquette Heights, IL 3826 Taylor Rd. | Hanna City, IL
217.893.8195 309.676.0998
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additional facilities
golf courses maple lane country club
arrowhead country club 701 N. Magnolia | Elmwood, IL
309.742.8212
19430 N. Centerville Rd. | Edelstein, IL
309.274.4675 metamora fields golf course
canton country club 801 W. Progress St. | Metamora, IL
309.367.4000
1920 N. Main St. | Canton, IL
309.647.5419 mt. hawley country club
country club of peoria 7724 N. Knoxville Ave. | Peoria, IL
309.692.7810
4700 N. Grandview Dr. | Peoria Heights, IL
309.686.2582 newman golf course
coyote creek golf club 2021 W. Nebraska Ave. | Peoria, IL
309.674.1663
8201 W. Lancaster Rd. | Bartonville, IL
309.633.0911 parkview golf course
detweiller golf course 2300 Broadway Rd. | Pekin, IL
309.346.8494
28412 N. Galena Rd. | Peoria, IL
309.692.7518 pekin country club
el paso golf club 310 Country Club Dr. | Pekin, IL
309.347.3144
2860 County Rd. 600 N. | El Paso, IL
309.527.5225 pine lakes golf club
fairlakes golf club 25130 Schuck Rd. | Washington, IL
309.745.9344
2203 County Rd. 600 N. | Secor, IL
309.744.2222 sunset hills golf course
fon du lac golf course 1620 Summit Dr. | Pekin, IL
309.347.7553
123 Par 3 Ln. | East Peoria, IL
309.699.4222 timberlake club of peoria
hillcrest golf 5501 W. Farmington Rd. | Peoria, IL
309.674.2171
1829 Washington Rd. | Washington, IL
309.444.9033 quail meadows golf course
kellogg golf course 2215 Centennial Dr. | Washington, IL
309.694.3139
7716 Radnor Rd. | Peoria, IL
309.691.0293 weaverridge golf course
lick creek golf course 5100 WeaverRidge Blvd. | Peoria, IL
309.691.3344
2210 N. Parkway Dr. | Pekin, IL
309.346.0077 wyaton hills golf course
madison golf course 1500 N. Ave. | Princeton, IL
815.872.2641
2735 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. | Peoria, IL
309.673.7161
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additional facilities
hockey & ice skating
owens center pekin memorial ice arena
1019 W. Lake Ave. | Peoria, IL 1701 Court St. | Pekin, IL
309.686.3368 309.346.1240
racing peoria speedway
peoria motorcycle 3520 W. Farmington Rd. | Peoria, IL
club racetrack 309.357.3339
605 S. Cameron Ln. | Bartonville, IL
309.697.4981
sand volleyball bradley park
riverplex 1314 Park Rd. | Peoria, IL
309.673.0892
600 N.E. Water St. | Peoria, IL
309.282.1700
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additional facilities
swimming riverplex
central park pool 600 N.E. Water St. | Peoria, IL
309.282.1700
415 W. Richmond Ave. | Peoria, IL
309.686.3370 shore acres pool
dragonland water park 100 Park Blvd. | Chillicothe, IL
309.274.3409
1701 Court St. | Pekin, IL
309.347.4000 the clubs at river city
five points washington 8603 N. University St. | Peoria, IL
309.693.5700
360 N. Wilmor Rd. | Washington, IL
309.444.8222 david markin tennis courts
lakeview aquatic center 1600 W. Bradley Ave. | Peoria, IL
309.694.1867
1017 W. Lake Ave | Peoria, IL
309.686.3377
tennis
the clubs at river city
tennis north
1527 W. Altorfer Dr. | Peoria, IL
309.693.5720
tennis south
1700 W. Altorfer Dr. | Peoria, IL
309.693.5710
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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
456 Fulton Street, Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61602
800.747.0302 | [email protected] | www.EnjoyPeoria.com