Chicago Southland Sports Facilities for Events
A dedicated team, state-of-the-art venues and eye-opening attractions make Chicago Southland the place to be for your next sports tournamentIntroduction
CHICAGO SOUTHLAND, ILLINOIS
30 minutes south of Chicago, this amazing Mecca of sports-minded suburbs offers everything you’re looking for when planning your team or fan event.
Ozinga Field is a baseball field in Crestwood. The stadium was built in 1999 and holds 3,200 people. It is the home field of the 2007 and 2008 Frontier League champions, the Windy City ThunderBolts. The Windy City ThunderBolts provide a Minor League Baseball team experience second to none. Various group packages are offered from pre-game picnics to luxury suites.
SeatGeek Stadium is the heart of soccer for much of the Midwest and a must-see destination for world-class concerts and other sporting events. It is the home stadium of the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League, Chicago Fire FC II of the MLS Next Pro, and the Chicago Hounds of the Major League Rugby.
Lake Katherine is a nature center, as well as an auditorium and rental hall. Lake Katherine consists of 158 acres including the Calumet-Sag Canal, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, 20-acre Lake Katherine, Navajo Creek, a waterfall, forested areas, prairies, arboretum and a wetland restoration project.
Looking for an incredible bar and amazing restaurant near you? Look no further than Dave & Buster’s in Orland Park. Dave & Buster’s has amazing games and award-winning food and drinks. Charge your Power Card® before coming in to play so you can fast forward to the fun. Go digital & download the D&B Rewards App for easy access.
Fox Pointe in Lansing is not just a place, it’s an experience. From 80s-themed extravaganzas, to a night at the Symphony, to cultural events, this gem of the Chicago Southland offers something for everyone. It’s also available for your special event.
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“Wintrust Sports Complex has been wonderful, helping us get out here to Bedford Park for the Junior Olympics this year. Jennifer Quinlan and all of her staff have been excellent…And, it seems like our membership, athletes, staff, coaches, everybody is happy…Visit Chicago Southland has been an instrumental part of hosting the Junior Olympics here in Bedford Park. Kristy Campbell has been wonderful to work with…And, I can’t say enough great things about the whole process with the Convention and Visitors Bureau.”
— Eric Tschudy, USA Judo Event Coordinator
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Chicago Southland, Illinois Sports Facilities Spotlight
Chicago Southland: A Powerhouse for Sports Tourism
Recently Hosted and Upcoming Activities
A representation for the Chicago South Suburbs, Chicago Southland has the intention of attracting tourists to become a destination for group meetings, tours and events. Because of this, their Sports Venue Guide is very straightforward and there have been many successful sports events hosted. Their website states, “The Chicago Southland has a great “track” record of hosting successful national and international sports events”. A few examples are the Women’s PGA Championship of 2017, the Volleyball Spring Hopper in 2025 and Illinois High School Association Boys Gymnastics Finals. The Chicago Southland Sports Venue Guide allows interested organizers to join their email list, explore different athletic facilities and contact a sales expert if they are so inclined.
Outdoors Are the Way to Go
The outdoor activities available range from hiking, outdoors education, training and teambuilding activities. The Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center offers these opportunities for most of the year. Children of all ages can explore nature and education through day camps that include different themes throughout the week. Iron Oak’s team building programs are for people of all ages and catered towards larger groups social or corporate events to improve teamwork and leadership within the workplace.
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