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March 1, 2021
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Welcome to the Sterling Park District!

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The Sterling Park District is located in Sterling, Illinois, just 5 miles north of I-88, halfway between the Quad Cities and DeKalb. The Sterling Park District has something for everyone:

  • 14 park sites (525 acres)
  •  7 miles of bike paths
  • River access/2 boat ramps
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Driving Range and Practice Greens
  • 27-Hole Frisbee Golf Course
  • Indoor Aquatics Center
  • Gymnastics Center
  • Banquet Facilities/Areas
  • Sledding Hill
  • 200-Meter Indoor Track
  • 60-Yard Indoor Turf Field

  • Indoor Fitness Turf Area
  • 4-Indoor Tennis Courts
  • 12-Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • 6-Indoor Pickleball Courts
  • 6-Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • 4-Indoor Wallyball Courts
  • 2-NBA Size Wood Basketball Courts
  • CrossFit Unicus
  • Functional Training Area
  • 5 Lighted Ball Diamonds
  • 5-Indoor Basketball/Volleyball Courts

  • Dillon Home Museum
  • Sterling/RF Historical Society      
  • 3-Indoor Batting Cages
  • Indoor Pitching Lane
  • Indoor Golf Net
  • 3 Fishing Ponds/Areas
  • 35,000 Square Feet of Fitness Equipment
  • 12-Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Imagination Station Playground
  • Hundreds of Organized Programs
  • Juice Bar
  • Kids Gym

Westwood Juice Bar – Opening 3.1.2021

Our Juice Bar is open to the public, serving a variety of smoothies crafted with all natural, whole food ingredients. The Juice Bar is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00-12:00 p.m. The Juice Bar is located in the lobby of building #1 at Westwood Fitness & Sports Center. Click here to view our drink menu.

 

Kids Gym – Closed until further notice

Available to children 3 months to 12 years old at Westwood Fitness & Sports Center. We provide the opportunity for kids to have a healthy yet playful option while their parents visit Westwood. This service is free for members, $4/session for non-members. Click here to learn more.

 

Party Rental – Not available until further notice

Westwood Turf Parties: Rent the turf at Westwood for your child’s next birthday party or special gathering! With options for soccer, football, kickball or dodgeball, your party is sure to be a hit! For available dates, equipment and pricing, please call 815-622-6201.

Kids Gym Parties: Our Kids Gym space is available for rental exclusively for your next big event! For $100/hr, your group will have access to the entire room, including the mega playground, climbing wall and interactive fitness equipment. Chairs and tables are also available for use. Parties must reserve and pay in full at least two weeks in advance. To reserve your date, pick up a party request form at the front desk and return the completed form at the time of your booking. For more information call 815-622-6201.

Westwood Tennis Center Parties: Party at the Tennis Center! Our newest party rental spot serves up all the space you need for your shindig with two tennis courts and the lobby included. The rental rate is $70/hr or $80/hr if you’d like us to provide the racquets and balls. Normal hourly rates apply for additional courts. Party rental is available Friday through Sunday. Call 815-622-6201 to book your date!

Duis Center Parties: Book our multipurpose room for your next birthday party, reunion or other special event! With access to the swimming pool, and ample space for fun activities, your party or event is sure to be memorable! Rental of the multipurpose room is just $40/hr. If you’d like to make it a pool party, add 15 swimming pool passes to your room rental rate for a grand total of $60/hr. Additional pool passes will be subject to the regular open swim drop-in rates. Call 815-622-6200 to make a reservation!

FRASOR CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

1913 Third Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6200

DUIS RECREATION CENTER

211 East St. Mary’s Road
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6200

WESTWOOD FITNESS
& SPORTS CENTER

1900 Westwood Drive
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6201

EMERALD HILL
GOLF COURSE

16802 Prairieville Road
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6204

DILLON HOME MUSEUM

1005 East Third Street
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6202

OPPOLD MARINA

532 Stouffer Road
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-6203

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