Quality of Life
Overview
Located near or in the City of Pontiac are a wide variety of amenities, which help to create the above average quality of life enjoyed by those who live and work here.
Local Amenities
- Attractions: Pontiac is home to four museums and a number of other exhibits and displays.
- Medical Care: The OSF St. James - J. W. Albrecht Medical Center serves the greater Pontiac area. This medical facility is among the finest in Central Illinois.
- Public Parks: The Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department offers 10 city parks. The Pontiac Recreation Center has fitness programs, a running / walking track, a swimming facility, and exercise equipment.
- The Pontiac Recreation Complex includes baseball / softball fields, volleyball / basketball / tennis courts, and a football / soccer field. Humiston Woods Nature Center is a 355 acre wooded preserve located northwest of town.
- The Nature Center offers seven trails, two pavilions, four picnic areas, a fishing pond, a canoe dock, and includes three handicapped-accessible areas.
- Special Events: Pontiac hosts a number of annual events throughout the year, including the Threshermen’s Reunion, a bluegrass festival, the Red Carpet Corridor Festival, Heritage Days, the Pontiac Holiday Tournament (high school basketball), and the Livingston County Fair.
- Sports: Pontiac has an impressive roster of local sporting teams and events. There are two excellent golf courses.
- Vibrant Art Community: Pontiac enjoys an active arts scene with local artists and performing arts groups.
Assets in Education
The City of Pontiac is located within easy driving distance of dozens of colleges and universities, including:
Heartland Community College has a satellite campus in Pontiac. The city has existing relationships with the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, and Heartland Community College.
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