Pekin Visitors Bureau

When it comes to sporting events, Pekin has quickly developed itself as a major destination. With sports facilities for every sport and every season, The Marigold City draws everyone from participants and spectators for national, regional and statewide competitions to the athletes who are just looking for a little fun.Whatever your interests may be, Pekin offers the perfect combination for your athletic facility needs: ideal location, premier venues and more than 300 hotel rooms. From state-of-the-art facilities like the Dragon’s Dome, to the campus of Pekin Community High School, to softball and baseball fields at Mineral Springs Park, it is easy to create the perfect atmosphere for your game or tournament.

The Dragon’s Dome 3401 Griffin Ave. Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 346-4123 www.dragonsdome.com The Dragon’s Dome is Tazewell County’s newest sports complex. At 75,900 square feet, this versatile facility is unlike any other in all of Illinois. The Dragon’s Dome plays host to soccer, softball and football leagues and tournaments, as well as trade shows, meetings and conventions. For those who prefer something a bit more leisurely, an indoor walking track allows you to set your own pace or join the competitive Dragon’s Dash walking club. Located just off Court, visitors will have easy access to I-474, I-155, Veterans Drive and Broadway Road. The Dragon’s Dome is available for reservation Monday-Saturday, 7am-9pm, and Sunday from Noon-7pm.

Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)34R-PARK www.pekin.net/parkdistrict Pekin Memorial Arena (309) 346-1240 Situated right in the middle of Pekin, Mineral Springs Park offers everything from basketball to bocce ball. The park contains several outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts, the Xtreme Skate Park, batting cages, softball diamonds and more. Contact the park office today for a full list of activities and camps that are offered. There’s too many to list! Inside the park you will also find the Pekin Memorial Arena. The regulation-size ice skating rink is home of Pekin Youth Hockey where children of all ages can participate in leagues, tournaments and clinics.

Pekin Community HIgh School 1903 Court Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 347-4101 Pekin High has several facilities that are available to be rented for sporting events. Indoors, PCHS supports two gymnasiums, a regulation sized swimming pool and weight room. On the exterior you can find several tennis courts and Memorial Stadium, home of Pekin High's football and soccer fields and textured six-lane track. With facilities like these, it's easy to see how Pekin Community High Scool remains highly competitive in all sports.

Parkview Golf Course 2300 Broadway Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 346-8494 If you're looking for a challenge out on the links, Parkview is the course for you. Parkview is an 18-hole course totaling just over 6,000 yards. Watered fairways keep nearly every inch of it plush and ready to be played on seven days a week. Parkview is located on Broadway, just east of Parkway Drive. Open sunrise to sundown, contact Parkview today for tee times and rates.

Lick Creek Golf Course 221- N. Parkway Drive Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 346-0077 Named on of the top 75 municipal golf courses in the country by Golf Digest magazine, you'll want all the practice you can get before you step onto the first tee of this 6,909 yard, 18 hole championship course. Step out onto their driving range and hit a few. Open seven days a week, sunrise to sundown. For tee times and rates, contact Lick Creek.

Sunset Hills Golf Club 1620 Summit Drive Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 347-7553 Sunset Hills offers players the opportunity to hit the links at its 18-hole Championship course that comes in right at 6,604 yards. Open seven days a week. For more information and tee times, call the club house.