Recreation

Pontiac offers a variety of recreational options for our residents. From healthy walks through one of our many parks to a full work out at the Pontiac Recreation Center, we can keep you physically active throughout the year. Here are just a few of the options available in Pontiac.

Fitness Facilities

Pontiac Community Recreation Center

900 North Elm St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6818 

  • Full-Size Pool
  • Indoor Track
  • 3 Basketball Courts
  • Fitness Classes
  • Cardio Equipment & Weight Machines
  • Youth Programs
  • Adult Sports Leagues

G.Y.M. (Get Yourself Motivated)

Vermillion Plaza Suite 32
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-4444 

Fitness Premier Pontiac

924 Custer Ave.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-0294 

Outdoor Recreation

Pontiac Recreational Complex

2104 Old Airport Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6818  

  • 5 Baseball / Softball fields
  • 1 Football / Soccer field
  • 4 Basketball courts
  • 4 Sand Volleyball Courts
  • 1 Children’s Playground
  • Draco Dog Park

Pontiac Municipal Parks

10 City Parks featuring: basketball courts, pickleball courts, tennis courts, playground equipment, baseball fields, splash pad, skate park, and more! 

Humiston Woods Nature Center

2100 East 2100 North Rd.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-5831

  • 340 acres of natural woods and prairie
  • 7 trails, 2 pavilions 
  • 4 picnic areas 
  • Fishing pond
  • Canoe dock
  • Includes 3 handicapped-accessible areas. 

Golf

The Oaks at River's Edge is a municipally owned operated golf course.

Disc Golf

Pontiac has a professional level disc golf course in Chautauqua Park.

Vermillion River Fun

The Vermillion River offers fishing, boating, canoeing.