Outdoor Activities

ENDLESS OPTIONS FOR FUN IN THE FRESH AIR

Your pathway to awesome activities starts with Pekin’s parks – the fifth largest collection in the entire state. Sports, family fun, challenges and relaxation reside blithely alongside nature to summon a plethora of possibilities for entertainment. Drop a line on the banks of Lake Butterfield. Saddle up and hit Potawatomi Trail in search of totems and teepees. Sail the lagoon on a dragonboat. Take Fido to Happy Tails for a romp. Commune with fox, muskrats and beavers on Running Deer Trail. Or putt putt the fun at Magic Dragon Golf & Games (watch out for the caboose on hole 4 – it’s a doozy!).

Check out Pekin parks for awesome activities including:

  • Horseback rides & lessons
  • Miniature golf
  • Bocce ball courts
  • Sand volleyball
  • Tennis courts
  • Ball diamonds
  • Soccer fields
  • Football fields
  • Dog parks
  • Dog training areas
  • Ice fishing
  • Archery
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking & biking trails
  • Paddle boating
  • Disc golf
  • Skate park for bikes, boards & blades
  • Athletic club (guest passes available)
  • Water park
  • Ice arena
  • Nature-based classes & workshops
  • Historic pavilion for events
  • And more

Pavilion on the Lagoon

Wondering about that gorgeous building overlooking the Lagoon? It’s the historic 1905 Pavilion, one of Pekin’s last turn-of-the-century treasures. For over 100 years it’s helped townspeople celebrate all the major milestones of life from marriage to birth to everything in between, plus regularly hosting soirees for some of Pekin’s most successful businesses.

More Outdoor Activities

Disc Golf Courses are located all over our community.

  • Sunset Hills Disc Golf

Fishing & Hunting abounds around Pekin.

Golf is a great past time and we have 4 great courses to pick from.

Pekin Paintball Park is always a great place to spend a few hours of the day.

Directory

Banner Marsh Conservation Area
Business Category:
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Address:
19721 N US Highway 24
City:
Canton
Business Website Address:
http://www.stateparks.com/banner_marsh_state_fish_.html
Business Phone Number:
309-647-9184
Happy Tails Dog Park
Business Category:
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Address:
1701 Court St.
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/happytails.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery
Business Category:
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Address:
25410 Fish Hatchery Road
City:
Topeka
Business Website Address:
https://www.ifishillinois.org/programs/hatchery.html#jake
Business Phone Number:
309-968-7531
JT McNaughton Park
Business Category:
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Address:
#1 McNaughton Park Road
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/mcnaughton.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Lake Butterfield
Business Category:
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Address:
Rt. 98
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/mcnaughton.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Lick Creek Game Preserve
Business Category:
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Address:
3201 Sheridan Road
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.lickcreek.com
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7191
Contact Name:
Jeff Yergler
Lick Creek Golf Course
Business Category:
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Address:
2210 N Parkway Drive
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.lickcreekgolfcourse.com
Business Phone Number:
309-346-0077
Contact Name:
Steve Funk
Magic Dragon Miniature Golf & Games
Business Category:
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Address:
210 Recreation Drive
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/magicdragon.html
Business Phone Number:
309-353-1244
Mineral Springs Park and Lagoon
Business Category:
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Address:
1701 Court Street
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/mineralsprings.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Contact Name:
Shawn Powers
Parkview Golf Course
Business Category:
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Address:
2300 Broadway Road
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.parkviewgolfcourseil.com
Business Phone Number:
309-346-8494
Contact Name:
Steve Funk
Pekin Archers
Business Category:
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Address:
2501 Edgewater Dr
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://pekinarchers.net
Business Phone Number:
309-347-4445
Contact Name:
Harry Seiss
Pekin Country Club Pro Shop
Business Category:
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Address:
310 Country Club Drive
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekincc.com/Golf/PCC-Golf-Course.aspx
Business Phone Number:
309-346-6888
Contact Name:
Paul Betteridge
Pekin Paintball Park
Business Category:
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Address:
14444 Towerline Road
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://pekinpaintballpark.com
Business Phone Number:
309-346-7000
Contact Name:
Michael McKinley
Pekin Park District
Business Category:
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Address:
1701 Court Street
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Contact Name:
Shawn Powers
Potawatomi Trail
Business Category:
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Address:
Rt 98
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/mcnaughton.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Powerton Lake State & Wildlife Area
Business Category:
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Address:
7982 South Park Road
City:
Manito
Business Website Address:
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/PowertonLake.aspx
Business Phone Number:
309-968-7135
Rockin’ P Public Horse Riding Stable/Trails
Business Category:
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Address:
217 McNaughton Road
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://rockinptrails.com
Business Phone Number:
309-382-1268
Running Deer Trail
Business Category:
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Address:
Rt. 98
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/dirksen.html
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7275
Sand Ridge State Park
Business Category:
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Address:
25799 County Road 2300 N
City:
Forest City
Business Website Address:
http://www.stateparks.com/sand_ridge.html
Business Phone Number:
309-597-2212
Sunset Hills Golf Club
Business Category:
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Address:
1620 Summit Drive
City:
Pekin
Business Website Address:
http://mashiespub.com/course/
Business Phone Number:
309-347-7553
Contact Name:
Jerry Anderson