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| Parks &
Recreation |
Scovill Oriental Gardens, Scovill Park
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55 S. Country Club Road |
A Chinese fu dog guards the entrance to the Japanese-style garden in
Scovill Park, originally part of the Scovill family estate. |
Fairview Park
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Fairview Park is 190 acres of greenspace devoted to family recreation.
It's pavilions are host to many gatherings, and youngsters enjoy trying to lure the
"big ones" from Dreamland Lake. Picnicking and playgrounds round out the fun
Fairview is home to the annual Lantern Parade.
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| Fairview Tennis Complex |
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The Fairview Tennis Complex is one of the best outdoor facilities in the
state. A great variety of tennis programming is offered, and adults and children have the
opportunity to participate in lessons, clinics, leagues, tournaments and special events. |
Project Playground at Scovill Park
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71 S. Country Club Road |
Dedicated to all children, this wonderland of fun includes wooden towers,
forts, slides, swings and places to climb, jump and tunnel. |
Scovill Zoo at Scovill Park
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71 S. Country Club Road |
Animals from around the world live as they would in the wild in this 10
acre zoo on a bluff overlooking Lake Decatur. |
Anna Bethel Fisher Rock Garden at Nelson Park
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This landmark overlooking Lake Decatur - a favorite spot for a quiet
stroll far from the madding crowd - was built in 1927 and reopened in 1993 following a
prize winning restoration. |
Mari-Mann Herb Farm
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Walk among the herb beds, everlasting flower beds, formal garden and the
new fairy garden. Visit the Gingerbread House with its offering of the widest variety of
herb products in the country. |
Rock Springs Center for Environmental Discovery
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3939 Nearing Lane |
Operated by the Macon County Conservation District, the 1,343-acre center
is devoted to getting to know our environment first hand. Living History programs are
offered in the Homestead Prairie Farm, a restored 19th-Century farm stead. |
The Rock Springs/Fairview Bikeway
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A 2.54 mile paved trail that links Fairview Park, Kiwanis Park and Rock
Springs Center for Environmental Discovery |
| Lake Decatur |
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Boating in Lake Decatur is allowed year-round with a permit. Boat ramps
are located at Nelson Park, Faries Park, Lost Bridge Road, Country Club Road, and Rea's
Bridge Road. |
| Sand Creek Recreation Area |
S. Franklin |
Bow hunting of deer by permit only, Nov. 2 - Dec. 29. Limited number of
permits issued daily. |
| Rotary Park |
US Route 51 and Grove |
Includes five lighted softball/baseball diamonds, four lighted volleyball
courts, handicapped accessible playground, concession stand, pavilion, and large parking
area.
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| Decatur Indoor Sports Center |
1295 W. Wood |
The DISC is owned and operated by the Decatur Park District and is
located at Millikin University. It is the only facility of it's kind in central Illinois.
The 87,000 square foot facility provides the community with a number of recreational
opportunities. |
YMCA
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151 W. Prairie |
Members elsewhere with card can use all the facilities. Non-members pay a
nominal daily fee. |
| Nelson Park |
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Nelson Park overlooks Lake Decatur and offers many recreation activities,
both on land and water. Private partnerships with miniature golf, batting facilities, and
more provide additional services for family fun. |
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| Golf |
| Nelson Park Golf Course |
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A classic links course, built in 1916. It is a short hilly lake side
course. Usually open year round, Nelson is the home of the Decatur's Junior Golf Program. |
Hickory Point Golf Course
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Hickory Point Golf Course is truly a course for the beginner and the
competitive golfer. It's flat, wide fairways are perfect for learning, while long
distances and ever - present wind provide challenge for more experienced golfers. |
| Scovill Golf Course |
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Known as a "shot maker's course", Scovill's manicured fairways
are hilly and tight. It's greens are undulating and surrounded by mounds. |
Faries Park Golf Course
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Faries Golf Course features a hilly front nine with lake views and a flat
back nine. This course, designed by Roger Packard, has watered fairways and a driving
range. The mature trees add character and beauty to this course. |
Wildwood Golf Course
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An executive par 3, Wildwood is great for the beginning player. It has
several challenging holes and is good practice for the short game. |
| Indoor Golf Center at the DISC |
1295 W. Wood |
Open from late November till March. Two simulators let
you play any PGA championship course in the world. |
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| Cultural &
Historical Attractions |
| Albert Taylor Theater at Millikin University |
1184 W. Main |
This 300-seat proscenium theater, located in Shilling Hall on the Millikin University
campus, provides the perfect venue for a variety of student theater and dance productions |
| Birks Museum at Millikin University |
1184 W. Main |
Two sisters' love of the decorative arts gave birth to a sparkling spot of beauty on
the campus of Millikin University, their alma mater. |
| Gallery 510 |
510 W. Decatur |
The Gallery 510 Arts Guild Ltd. is a not-for-profit group of 25 dedicated local
artists who have united to encourage, promote and enhance the visual arts. |
| Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University |
1184 W. Main |
Sparkling comedy, fascinating dance, and wonderful music and performances that appeal
to the entire family are just a few of the spectacular features which are offered in the
2,000 seat Kirkland Fine Arts Center auditorium on the campus of Millikin University. |
| Kirkland Galleries, Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University |
1184 W. Main |
Three galleries feature one-artist exhibits during the academic year. The Perkinson
Gallery shows work by nationally known artists. The Lower Gallery's displays are often
photography. Area and student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. |
| Lincoln Square Theatre |
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Theater productions, choirs, ballet troupes, high school groups and professional solo
performers are just some of the many events held at this community theater. |
| Macon County
Musuem Complex |
5580 North Fork Road |
The Prairie Years and the Victorian Era in Central Illinois come to life in exhibits
at the Macon County Historical Society Museum. |
| Millikin Homestead |
125 N. Pine |
Banker James Millikin built this stately brick mansion in 1876, the year of the United
States centennial. The fully restored landmark is known for its woodwork, elegant
fireplaces, plasterwork and etched and stained glass. |
| Hieronymus Mueller Museum |
61 S. Country Club Road |
You can't turn on your faucet, go roller skating, get a drink at a public fountain, or
drive your car without thinking about Hieronymus Mueller... |
| Governor Oglesby Mansion |
421 W. William |
Home of Richard J. Oglesby, U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Built in
1874, the Italianate home has Oglesby's original library and has been lovingly restored
with wallpaper and furnishings of the Gilded Age. |
| Theater 7 at Decatur Civic Center |
1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza |
Theater 7 is a not-for-profit community theater organization whose purpose is to
foster an interest in theater through the presentation of live plays, musicals, and
instructional workshops on various aspects of theater production. |
Children's Museum of Illinois at Scovill Park
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55 S. Country Club Road |
The Children's Museum of Illinois offers hands on exhibits focusing on people and
cultures, the arts, physics/physical science, the ecosystem and health sciences. |
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| Events & Festivals |
SummerStart
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Nelson Park at Lake Decatur |
Memorial Day weekend, streets full of arts and crafts tents and
food vendors. |
Arts In Central Park
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Central Park, Downtown Decatur |
Come join the fun in wonderful downtown Decatur. Visit the Juried fine
art fair with beautiful displays of art work and food vendors. |
| Friends' Creek Bluegrass Festival |
Friends' Creek Regional Park |
A weekend of Bluegrass and old time music held under the old oak trees
for people of all ages. |
Quilt Fest
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Decatur Civic Center, Downtown |
Highlights a huge display of award winning quilts, quilting suppliers and
clubs with scheduled workshops and demonstrations from experts. Very popular! |
Summerstock
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Decatur Civic Center, Downtown |
Musical revues featuring performers in grades 1-8 with broadway, country,
oldies and more. Singing, dancing and comedy for everyone. |
Pumpkin Fest
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Decatur Civic Center, Downtown |
Lots of events for children and adults, live entertainment, pumpkin
carving and "pitching" contests. Wander the maze, carnival or enjoy a huge craft
show. Great country food! |
Mardi Gras
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Downtown Decatur |
Entertainment you won't want to miss. Our version of Mardi Gras
"Decatur Style". Cajun food, live band entertainment. |
| Decatur-Macon County Fair
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Macon County Fairgrounds |
A tradition for more than a century, the fair continues to bring together
city and country, strictly for fun. Fairground. Gate admission is free. |
Decatur
Celebration
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Downtown Decatur |
Illinois' largest family street festival within 22 blocks of downtown
Decatur filled with folks enjoying 13 on-going day & night big-name stage shows.
Fantastic food from 66 one-of-a-kind vendors. Parade, carnival, arts and crafts, and kids
only events. |
Jazz Festival
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Holiday Inn Select, Decatur |
One of the oldest jazz festivals in the nation with the finest U.S.
musicians, its a hot time to spirit away winter blues. |
| Oktoberfest |
West Towne (Oakland and Main), Decatur |
This 2 day fest features traditional German food and drink, along with
live music of all kinds. |
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| Business, Transportation, &
Government |
| City of Decatur |
1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza |
Decatur's Official Website. |
| Chamber of
Commerce for Decatur & Macon County |
243 S. Water |
Providing leadership and support for the local business community since
1903. |
| Econmic Development
Corporation of Decatur & Macon County |
100 E Washington |
In Business to Build Business |
| Decatur Public
Library |
130 N. Franklin |
An extensive book and media cxollection, with referencew and other
services. |
| Decatur Park
District |
620 E. Riverside |
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| Decatur Airport
(DEC) |
Airport Road |
Direct flights to St. Louis' Lambert Airport (STL), with connections to
over 550 cities. |
| Decatur Public Transit
System |
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Decatur's municipal bus system. |
| Decatur/Forsyth
Convention & Visitors Bureau |
202 E. North |
More information about meeting and staying in Decatur. |
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| Places of Worship |
| St. Peters AME Church |
515 S. Church |
African Methodist Episcopal |
| Glad Tidings Church |
655 Airport Road |
Assembly of God |
| Baha'i Community of Decatur |
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Baha'i |
| Grace Baptist Church |
3770 N. Water |
Baptist |
| Bethel Bible Church |
1085 W. McKinley |
Charismatic |
| West Decatur Church of God |
4500 West |
Church of God |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
3955 Lourdes Dr. |
Mormon |
| First Church of the Nazarene |
1177 Hickory Point Road |
Church of the Nazarene |
| St. John's Episcopal Church |
130 W. Eldorado |
Episcopal |
| G.O. Church of the Annunciation |
570 N. Union |
Greek Orthodox |
| Masjid Walihasan |
1807 N. Edward |
Islamic / Muslim |
| Kingdom Hall |
876 Pershing Road |
Jehovah's Witness |
| St. Paul's Lutheran |
352 W. Wood |
Lutheran |
| Bible Way Pentecostal |
1171 N. Water |
Pentecostal |
| Westminster Presbyterian |
1360 W. Main |
Presbyterian |
| St. Patrick's Church |
407 E. Eldorado |
Roman Catholic |
| Temple B'Nai Abraham |
1326 W. Eldorado |
Synagogue / Reform |
| Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
3773 N. MacArthur Road |
Unitarian |
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