sporting - Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

sporting - Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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table of contents
general information
3 Peoria Area Summary
4 Peoria Area Services
featured facilities
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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
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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
Call us! 309.676.0303 | Toll free: 800.747.0302
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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