Local Activites in Springfield

• Home of Abraham Lincoln
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
• Knights Action Park
• Rt. 66 Gate 2 Experience

BANK OF SPRINGFIELD CENTER

Sports Covered: Cheerleading, Wrestling, Gymnastics

The Bank of Springfield Center is a world-class, multi-use facility with 4o,000 square feet of column-free space, 21,000 square feet of meeting space and seating to accommodate 7,700 spectators. The Main Floor of the facility houses major events, including concerts, trade shows, graduations, wrestling and basketball tournaments. Additional facility amenities include a parking garage with space for 700, concessions, restrooms, water fountains, air conditioning, closed-circuit TVs and security for ensured spectator safety.

NELSON CENTER

Sports Covered: Hockey, Figure Skating

The Nelson Center is home to two indoor ice rinks open year-round, eight locker rooms and two concession areas as well as the Nelson Center Pool, a seasonal outdoor aquatic facility. Because the Nelson Center contains the only two indoor ice rinks within a 60-mile radius, the complex hosts a wide range of ice-related programs, events and activities. The Nelson Center Pool is supervised by professionally trained lifeguard staff. The facility includes pool lanes for lap swimming, a locker room, picnic tables, a slide, kiddy pool as well as a full concession stand.

Sports at the IL State Fairgrounds

Sports Covered: Motorsports, Archery

Host to the Springfield Mile, the greatest motorcycle spectacle in Motorsports racing and to the ARCA Menard Series stock car race, this one-mile long clay oval racetrack is located on the historic IL State Fairgrounds.

Additionally the grounds offer a newly renovated Coliseum for equestrian sports and the recently reopened Multi-Purpose Arena, an open air, 261,000 square foot space with capacity to seat 10,000+ spectators, ADA accessible, eight gate entrances and beautiful landscaping.

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

Sports Covered: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football

Opening Q4 2025, the new SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe in Springfield, Illinois, will feature a 190,000+ square-foot air-supported dome—the largest in the nation. The expansive complex offers multi-use diamonds with corner infields, a state-of-the-art hitting center, food trucks, a bar, and a pavilion, all set just steps from SCHEELS and minutes from top local attractions and dining.

The park’s flexible layouts support a wide range of sports and tournament play, including:

• 6 NCAA regulation baseball fields

• 15 outdoor and 2 indoor softball/younger-age baseball fields

• 8 NCAA regulation or 16 youth soccer fields, plus 1 indoor rectangular field

• Indoor dome featuring 6 basketball courts and 12 permanent volleyball courts, with space to expand to 14 basketball or 28 volleyball courts with additional flooring

Additional amenities include turf infields (non-removable), 3,000-seat bleacher capacity, and 1,200 on-site parking spaces, expandable to 2,500 at the location.

SPARTAN PARK

Sports Covered: Baseball, Softball

Located in nearby Chatham, Spartan Park is a spacious facility perfect for any baseball, softball or volleyball event. The facility includes four 315-foot down the line fields, one 180-foot field, one 225-foot field and three sand volleyball courts. Diamonds 5 & 6 are perfect for 7U-10U baseball and all softball play

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD

Sports Covered: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse

Home to TRAC, short for The Recreation and Athletic Center, is home of the UIS Prairie Sars volleyball and basketball teams. It also serves as the home for all the athletic offices and is located on the south edge of campus. This state-of-the-art facility seats nearly 3,000 fans and includes chairback seating while boasting the latest equipment for recreational activities.

PREMIER PICKLEBALL CENTER

Sports Covered: Pickelball

The Premier Pickleball Center, located on Springfield’s west side near Interstates I-55 and I-72, is the city’s premier destination for pickleball enthusiasts. The facility features 10 indoor and 5 outdoor courts, providing year-round play for athletes of all skill levels in a convenient and accessible location.

WILLIAMSVILLE FIELD HOUSE

Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball

Located just 20 miles north of Springfield off I-55, the Williamsville Field House is a versatile indoor facility ideal for tournaments and team practices. It features three basketball courts, three volleyball courts, a concession stand, and locker rooms, offering athletes and spectators a comfortable and convenient experience.

GOLF COURSES

Sports Covered: Golf

Springfield boasts several premier golf courses that cater to players of all skill levels and host top-level competitions throughout the year. Panther Creek Country Club—home of the Memorial Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour and host of the NCAA Division II Women’s Regional in 2016 and 2023—offers a championship-caliber experience in a scenic setting. The Rail Golf Course, longtime host of the LPGA State Farm Classic from 1976 to 2011, combines professional heritage with an inviting layout for everyday golfers. Rounding out Springfield’s offerings, Piper Glen Golf Club, the home course for the University of Illinois Springfield Men’s and Women’s Golf teams, provides a beautifully designed and challenging course on the city’s west side.