Visit Joliet - The Joliet Visitors Bureau

Action and excitement is in store with the sports and recreation opportunities of Joliet! Check out the Chicagoland Speedway and Rt. 66 raceway for NASCAR and drag racing. Take in a day at the ballpark with the Joliet JackHammers, or enjoy a leisurely game of golf at the number of fine courses in the city.

Hike and Bike the trails and turns of Joliet. With a number of scenic and accessible paths in the Will County Forest Preserve, it’s a perfect day to go ride a bike. A day at the park can be full of fun too, especially with the city’s floral gardens and scenic riverside parks.

Sports
Nature
Golf
Racing
Fun & Games

Sports

Autobahn Country Club
3795 S. Patterson Road, Joliet
Map It
815/722-2223
www.autobahncountryclub.net
Providing a unique racing experience on a membership basis, allowing you to drive fast and be safe.

Challenge Park Xtreme
2903 Schweitzer Road, Joliet
815/726-2800
www.challengepark.com
Challenge Park Xtreme has created the ultimate experience in paintball excitement. Solo or with a group it’s 150 acres of pure adrenalin fun! Open year round Wednesday – Sunday. Just south of I-80 off Route 53.

Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet
Map It
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
815/722-5500
As the largest sporting facility in Illinois, Chicagoland Speedway annually hosts NASCAR, ARCA, IRL and several driving schools. Chicagoland Speedway, which has been in operation since 2001, is a $130 million, 1.5 mile D-shaped tri-oval speedway located adjacent to its sister track, Route 66 Raceway .

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment
and Amusement Park
1423 N. Broadway, Joliet
815/722-7800
www.hauntedtrailsfun.com
Two 18 hole miniature golf courses,
go karts, Naskarts, junior speedway track, indoor/outdoor rides, 150 games, batting cages, restaurant, meeting rooms, picnic grove and more! Fun for the whole family to enjoy.

HCX Mixed Martial Arts
203 Airport Dr.
Joliet, IL 60435
815/730-3800
www.hcxmma.com
HCX Mixed Martial Arts offers classes in MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, San Da and Karate. We have classes for children and adults. We promote and host MMA events as well as manage both amateur and professional fighters.

Inwood Ice Arena
3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7275
www.jolietpark.org
The Inwood Ice Arena is open to the
public year round. Ice skating programs include figure skating, hockey and public skating.

Joliet JackHammers Professional Baseball
Silver Cross Field
One Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet
815/726-2255
www.jackhammerbaseball.com
The Joliet JackHammers are a professional minor league baseball team in the independent Northern League. They provide affordable, family entertainment in a clean, safe environment.

Joliet Park District
3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/741-PARK
www.jolietpark.org
Joliet Park District offers parks, baseball fields, golf courses, ice arena, and indoor recreational facilities for all occasions, classes and recreation. Take time for fun!

Miracle League of Joliet
320 Waterstone Way Suite 100, Joliet
815/744-3041
www.miracleleagueofjoliet.com
The Miracle League of Joliet provides an opportunity for physically & mentally challenged children to play baseball on a specially designed synthetic field!
With a strong team of volunteers and teams of eager children ready to play, you can help make a Miracle.

Town and Country Bowling Lanes
2231 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/725-1231
www.joliettownand
countrylanes.com
Open bowling daily 9:00am-12:00pm. Restaurant located inside, “Smart Alec’x” serving lunch and dinner. Also offering full service bowling pro-shop “T&D Bowling SPL,” with a complete line of balls, bags, shoes, trophies and shirts!

Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet
Map It
www.route66raceway.com
815/722-5500
Route 66 Raceway opened in 1998 and is a multimillion-dollar complex including a 1/4 mile, 30,000 seat, stadium style drag strip and a 10,000 seat, 1/2 mile dirt oval track. The multipurpose facility hosts NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Dragsters, car shows, bracket racing, outdoor music concerts and much more.

Splash Station Waterpark
2780 U.S. Rt. 30, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7250
www.jolietsplashstation.com
20 acres of splish splashing fun, featuring: Miner's Mountain: The Midwest's only 200 foot, six -lane racing slide, Raging Rapids Ravine: An 865 foot lazy river, The Rattler: Enclosed body slide, Hot Shot: Open body slide, The Tunnel: Open tube slide, The Gauntlet: Enclosed tube slide, Pelican Pond: Zero depth pool, Tumbleweed Pass: Sandy Play Area, and Dining Car Cafe: Full Service Concessions.

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Nature

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
Map It
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
This downtown picturesque park features many attractions, including fountain, river walk, history markers, murals, pavilion, band shell, indoor theatre and meeting rooms. The park hosts numerous festivals, concerts, plays, drama classes, meetings and private rentals.

Birdhaven Greenhouse and Conservatory
225 N. Gourgar Road, Joliet
815/741-7278 ext. 106
www.jolietpark.org
Located in the 630 acre Pilcher Park, the greenhouse is open daily from 8:00am-4:30pm. Flower shows are showcased throughout the year for your enjoyment. Also visit the newly restored conservatory, offering a wonderful experience for all. Guided tours for groups are available at normal fee.

Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet
Map It
www.fpdwc.org
815/727-8700
Serving the greater Joliet area forestry needs, with bike trails, hiking trails
and nature activities.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington
www.fs.fed.us/mntp
815/423-6370
The largest publicly-owned open space in northeastern Illinois, complete with Welcome Center and three miles of hiking trails.

Pilcher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7277
www.jolietpark.org
Visit animals, view exhibits, hold meetings or parties and enjoy the nature all around you at Pilcher Park Nature Center! Winter hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm; Summer hours 9:00am – 4:30pm.

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Golf

Inwood Golf Course
3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7265
www.inwoodgc.com
This well constructed course allows players to enjoy a game at any time.
18 holes, 6196 yards, 71 par

Wedgewood Golf Course
Caton Farm Road & Route 59, Joliet
815/741-7270
www.wedgewoodgc.com
This course hosts the Joliet Amateur Tournament annually.
18 holes, 6836 yards, 72 par

Woodruff Golf Course
Gourgar Road, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7272
www.woodruffgc.com
Promising a challenge for all golfers.
18 holes, 5424 yards, 68 par

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Neighboring Courses

Big Run Golf Club
17211 W. 135th Street, Lockport
815/838-1057
www.bigrungolf.com
Delight in this difficult but
enjoyable course.

Mistwood Golf Club
1700 N. Renwick Road, Romeoville
815/254-3333
www.mistwoodgolf.net
Centered around a beautiful 65 acre lake, this spectacular 18 hole course is designed to challenge.

Prairie Bluff Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Lockport
815/836-4653
This course offers a links-style feel with unique scenery and picturesque course.

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Racing

Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet
Map It
815-727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
Chicagoland Speedway, which opened in 2001, is the largest sporting facility in Illinois, hosting sold-out crowds at its NASCAR, Indy Racing League and ARCA races throughout the summer. The $130 million, 1.5-mile, D-shaped tri-oval, located adjacent to its sister track, Route 66 Raceway, is also home to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, which allows fans to ride along or even drive a NASCAR stock car around the track.

Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet
Map It
815-727-RACE
www.route66raceway.com
Route 66 Raceway opened in 1998 and is a multimillion-dollar complex which includes a 1/4-mile, 30,000-seat, stadium-style drag strip and a 10,000-seat, 1/2-mile dirt oval track. The multipurpose facility hosts NHRA POWERade Drag Racing, car shows, bracket racing, monster trucks, demolition derbies, outdoor concerts and much more.

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Fun & Games

Challenge Park Extreme
2903 Schweitzer Road, Joliet
815/726-2800
www.cpxsports.com
CPX Sports has created the ultimate
experience in paintball excitement. Solo or with a group it’s 150 acres of pure adrenalin fun! Open year round Wednesday – Sunday. Just south of I-80 off Route 53.

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment and Amusement Park
1423 N. Broadway, Joliet
Map It
815/722-7800
Two 18 hole miniature golf courses,
go karts, Naskarts, junior speedway
track, indoor/outdoor rides, 150 games,
batting cages, restaurant, meeting
rooms, picnic grove and more!
Fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Inwood Ice Arena
3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7275
www.jolietpark.org
The Inwood Ice Arena is open to the public year round. Ice skating programs include figure skating, hockey and public skating.

Joliet JackHammers
Professional Baseball
Silver Cross Field
One Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet
815/726-2255
www.jackhammerbaseball.com
The Joliet JackHammers are a
professional minor league baseball
team in the independent Northern
League. They provide affordable,
family entertainment in a clean,
safe environment.

Splash Station Waterpark
2780 US Rt. 6, Joliet
Map It
815/741-7250
www.jolietsplashstation.com
20 acres of splish splashing fun, featuring: Miner’s Mountain: The Midwest’s only 200 foot, six -lane racing slide, Raging Rapids Ravine: An 865 foot lazy river, The Rattler: Enclosed body slide, Hot Shot: Open body slide, The Tunnel: Open tube slide, The Gauntlet: Enclosed tube slide, Pelican Pond: Zero depth pool, Tumbleweed Pass: Sandy Play Area, and Dining Car Cafe: Full Service Concessions.

Town and Country Bowling Lanes
2231 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
Map It
815/725-1231
www.joliettownandcountrylandes.com
Open bowling daily 9:00am-12:00pm. Restaurant located inside, “Smart Alec’x” serving lunch and dinner.
Also offering full service bowling
pro-shop “T&D Bowling SPL,” with
a complete line of balls, bags,
shoes, trophies and shirts!

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