The Decatur Area Convention & Visitor
Bureau provides friendly guidance and excellent services to sporting
event planners. We go out of our way to help turn your plans
and ideas into reality, from the first impression to the finished
product.
If your group is planning to bring 25 or more room nights to the area, our staff will assist you in every way possible, including:
Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522
217.424.6211
Basketball - Griswold Center
Seating: 4,080, automatic score board, hardwood floor surface, P.A.
system, limited concession, ample parking
Track and Field - Frank M. Lindsay Field
400 meter track, 8 lanes on curve, 8 lanes straight away, Rekortan surface, high jump, triple jump, pole vault,
long jump, discus, shot put, hammer throw, seating for 2,500, ample parking
Football - Frank M. Lindsay Field
Regulation size field, locker rooms, seating for 3, 000, ample parking
Swimming - Griswold Center
McIntosh pool, 25 yards, 6 lanes, Depth of shallow end - 4 foot, Depth of deep end - 12 foot, seating for 300, ample parking
Volleyball - Griswold Center
Seating for 4,080, automatic score board, P.A. system, limited concessions, hardwood floor surface, ample parking
Decatur Civic Center
#1 Gary Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL.
217.422.7300
Arena Specifications:
218' L x 124' W, 3,200 concert seating,
28,000 square foot exhibit space, 13'7" H x
14' service door, 24' beam clearance, Power service
- 400 amp - 3 phase, 200 amp - single phase. Bleachers
space for 1392 seating and can add additional chairs
on the floor if needed.
Wrestling
8
mats, will seat 1,200, (possible 3,000 seats) - depending
on how much area is needed for mats and ring
Ice
skating / Ice hockey
Regulation size (28,000 sq. ft.), seating for
1,000, lockers, conference room, concessions and arcade,
ample parking
Decatur Park District
620 E. Riverside, Decatur, IL
217.422.5911
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basketball courts, 18 volleyball courts, 40 tether ball
courts, 40 tennis courts ( 20 lighted), 46 ball fields-
(18 lighted) 30 neighborhood parks,14 soccer fields, 6
community parks, three public golf courses and a
horseback riding complex.
Nelson Park
200 Nelson Boulevard, Decatur, IL 217.422.7241
Host to Decatur’s annual
Fourth of July Celebration & fireworks, Nelson Park
overlooks Lake Decatur. Many recreational activities,
both on land and water, are offered here. Private partnerships
with operators of miniature golf, batting cages, and casual & fine
dining establishments provide a variety of opportunities
for family fun.
Sailing - Lake Decatur
The Decatur Park District Sunfish Sailing Club offers a great way to take advantage of the excitement and challenge of sunfish sailing. Sun fish are popular crafts for novice and experienced sailors alike.
Fairview Park
West Eldorado & North Oakland, Decatur, IL
Fairview Park is 190 acres
of green space devoted to family recreation. Its pavilions
are host to gatherings of all types, and youngsters enjoy
trying to lure the "big ones" from Dreamland
Lake. Picnicking and playgrounds round out the fun. Fairview
is home to the annual Lantern Parade.
Fairview Tennis Complex - Fairview Park
The Fairview Tennis Complex is one of the best outdoor facilities in the state of Illinois. A great variety of tennis programming is offered, and adults and children have the opportunity to participate in lessons, clinics, leagues, tournaments and special events. Area tennis pros provide instruction and run tournaments during the summer months.
Biking/Walking Trail - Fairview Park
Walkers and bikers enjoy this paved trail which
winds throughout Fairview Park, crosses Stevens Creek and
traces the historic Interurban Railway. The trail leads through
Kiwanis Park, to the Macon County Conservation District Bikeway
and Rock Springs Environmental Center.
This quality trail
provides for safe hiking, biking , rollerblading and walking
while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Big Creek Riding Center
4961 E. Lost Bridge Road, Decatur, IL (217) 422-5911
Indoor and outdoor arenas, heated observation
room, horse trails, riding lessons, birthday parties, team penning,
private boarding. Lots of great shows all year round. Just call for
a schedule.
Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)
1295 W. Wood Street
Decatur, IL
217.429.3472
The DISC, owned and operated
by the Decatur Park District, is located near Millikin University.
the only facility of it's kind in central Illinois, this
87,000 square foot facility provides a number of recreational
opportunities:
Decatur bowling facilities house and host leagues and tournaments for all ages and skill levels.
Decatur
Soccer Complex
Hickory Point Golf Club