Williamson County, Illinois Sports Facilities
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL
Sports events create memories that extend well beyond the competition. In Williamson County, athletes, teams, and fans will find a versatile sports destination with Thrillville at the center of the action. This growing entertainment district brings sports facilities, attractions, and an elevated driving range together within easy reach of comfortable accommodations, local dining, and Interstate 57. Thrillville gives tournament families more ways to make a weekend of the experience, whether they’re competing, cheering from the sidelines or filling time between games. Its continued growth is creating even more reasons for athletes and families to stay, play, and explore in one convenient area. When it’s time for a change of pace, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge offers over 40,000 acres of lakes, trails, and natural landscapes just minutes away.
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“As Vice President of the North Zone for PONY Baseball and Softball, I have been extremely pleased with the work and the cooperation of the staff of visitSI. They are thorough, dedicated, and knowledgeable in what makes events work here in southern Illinois. I could not ask for a better fit for our organization than the relationship that we have built with them. We highly recommend their services.”
— Steve Miller, Vice President, North Zone, PONY Baseball and Softball
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Recently Hosted and Upcoming Events
Williamson County and the Southern Illinois region have events such as holiday festivals, plays and family activities. An example of an annual holiday event is the Black Friday Shop Hop that occurred in Late November last year. The Shop Hop supports small businesses by encouraging people with a prize incentive to locally buy their holiday gifts. A recently hosted sports event was the Marion Chamber Golf Scramble, which was the 41st annual charity event where people can participate in games, networking and food while enjoying the sport of golf.
Outdoors Are the Way to Go
The Southern Illinois website features a Nature & Outdoors section with multiple unique outdoor activities where people can revel in nature and socialize. A past event was a Star Viewing Party in collaboration with a local library where people could view the sky through telescopes and enjoy themed snacks and activities for all ages. The Cultivating Care Garden is a club event on select Mondays where people can “Learn how to water, weed and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion.” It’s a learning experience that combines the outdoors with supporting those in need.