Springfield, IL Facilities for Sports Events
Located on iconic Route 66, Illinois’ historic state capital is the perfect location for your next sporting eventIntroduction
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Springfield is home to a variety of impressive athletic facilities and attractions.
Knight’s Action Park & Route 66 Drive-in Movie Theatre features a 50-tee driving range, two 18-hole miniature golf courses for some wacky fun. With an arcade, Big Wheel, batting cages, go-karts and more there is family-friendly action for everyone
The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience is an educational exhibit open 365 days a year inside Gate 2 on the corner of Route 66 & Sangamon Avenue. The Experience, a self-guided tour, highlights businesses in 92 communities along Route 66 in Illinois beginning in Chicago and ending at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison, Illinois. Vintage billboards, a drive-in movie theatre, Legends Neon Sign Park and tribute to muffler men along Illinois Route 66 make up a large part of the Experience.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum was carefully designed with exacting historical detail. Amazingly well-preserved artifacts tell the entire life story of our nation’s 16th President. Dedicated to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Presidential Museum, unlike any other in the U.S., features hi-tech exhibits, interactive displays, and multimedia programs, as well as a reproduction of the White House as it looked in 1861.
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln left his home of 17 years – the only home he ever owned – to serve as the 16th President of the United States. The Lincoln Home has been completely restored to its 1860 appearance and reveals much about Lincoln as husband, father, neighbor and politician. Tours of this national treasure are conducted by National Park Service Rangers. Free tickets are required for house tours and may be obtained at the Lincoln Home Visitors Center – which also houses a scaled model of 1860 Springfield.
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Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.
“We love hosting our gymnastics events in Springfield, Illinois! The Visit Springfield team is incredibly helpful, friendly, and always goes the extra mile to make sure every event runs smoothly. We’re already counting down the days until we return for the 2026 USA Gymnastics Winter Classic!”
— Dean and Debbie Capelotti, Fallbrook Gymnastics Club
TERRY TRUMAN
217-789-2360 x5525
terry.truman@springfield.il.us
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Recently Hosted and Upcoming Events
Last year, Springfield’s discover website had a section explaining the past ongoing events that occur such as the Walk, Hike and Bike History Tours of 2025. Other recently hosted events include the Youth in Harmony Concert at The Hoogland Center for the Arts, the Hobnob Holiday Market held at Illinois State Fairgrounds, and the Girls on the Run Fall 5k Celebration. As for sports teams, Springfield hosts the University of Illinois Springfield 2025-2026 basketball season at the Trac building.
Outdoors Are the Way to Go
Springfield is home to multiple sports facilities and golf courses, some being The Bank of Springfield Center, Spartan Park, Illinois State Fairground and Williamsville Field House. These sports facilities are for recreation, team events or competitions. The surrounding areas of Springfield are also home to several campgrounds. A popular golf course is Piper Glen, a home course for the University of Illinois Springfield’s Men’s and Women’s golf teams.
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