Recreation
Our most recent articles tagged 'Recreation'
Kankakee River is a Paddling and Fishing Lure
The river that gives the Kankakee River Valley its name has also made a name for itself as a regional recreation destination.
Water Park, Ice Arena, Kids Museum Equal Family Fun in Kankakee
Whether stepping on the ice at the OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena or swimming at Splash Valley Aquatic Park‚ playing ball at a Kankakee Valley Parks' ball field or checking out Exploration Station children's museum, families find plenty of action in the Valley.
Family Fun at Indoor SportsPlex in Bourbonnais
Even when the weather outside is less than appealing, Kankakee River Valley residents have a place to stay active, thanks to Hidden Cove Family Fun Park in Bourbonnais.
New Golf Pro Is Former LPGA Player
Mary Murphy finished in fifth place at the 1990 U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament. Today, the former Ladies Professional Golf Association player is the head golf pro at Kankakee Elks Country Club.
Kankakee Welcomes Soldiers Basketball Team
Atten-hut. The Soldiers have completed their first tour of duty in Kankakee.
Kankakee County Fair Is Summer’s Hottest Ticket
It’s always the hottest ticket in town, drawing some 65,000 people through the gates. The 44th annual Kankakee County Fair and Exposition, July 30 through Aug. 3, 2008, is expected to be just as popular, according to manager Tammy Focken.
Pole-Vaulter Mark Hollis Reaches for Olympic Gold
Pole-vaulter Mark Hollis is working hard to get the jump on his future. The January 2008 Olivet Nazarene University graduate’s goals include qualifying for the holy grail of athletic competition – the Olympics.
Kankakee Has the Cool Factor When it Comes to Fun and Adventure
If finding adventure in the great outdoors is your idea of a good time, you’ve come to the right place. Kankakee County is jam-packed with recreation opportunities, from scuba diving and powerboat racing to kayaking, golf and flying lessons.
Perry Farm Park Is Home to Children’s Museum
For one of the most beautiful natural settings in Illinois‚ look no further than Perry Farm Park.
Reed’s Canoe Trips Make Kankakee River an Adventure
Here is a business that will never be caught up a creek without a paddle.
Haigh Quarry Is a Real Dive
Scuba diving enthusiasts don’t need to travel to the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy their sport.
Colts’ Hagler Gets Hero’s Welcome in Hometown of Kankakee
In the first quarter of Super Bowl XLI, a fumble by the Chicago Bears’ Gabe Reid sent groans throughout households all over the Kankakee River Valley.
Oak Orthopedics’ Wright Advocates Athletes’ Wellness
As director of practice development with OAK Orthopedics, Brent Wright gets to work with some pretty amazing athletes, including the Chicago Bears while they are at summer training camp in Bourbonnais.
Powerboat Nationals Celebrates 24 Consectutive Years on the Kankakee River
Powerboat racing is a deep-seated tradition in the Kankakee River Valley.
Olivet Nazarene University Hosts Chicago Bears Summer Training Camp
Every fall‚ the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears call famed Soldier Field home.
Kankakee Native Competed in 2006 Olympic Games
Kankakee native Lorenzo Smith III is a true American success story.
Kankakee River Attracts Anglers, Boaters and Nature Lovers Year-Round
For 80 years‚ boat racers and spectators have descended on Kankakee County for the Kankakee River Valley Regatta.
Kankakee River Valley Regatta Attracts Community for Annual Spectacle
Don’t blink or you might miss them.
Kankakee Cout’s Haigh Quarry Allows Scuba Divers to Improve Skills
Tiki huts‚ colorful picnic tables and a sandy beach are all part of transforming a 14-acre quarry into a landlocked scuba diver’s haven.
Kankakee Elks Country Club Course Lands Prestigious Futures Golf Tour
When Dieter Jaehn answers the phone at the Kankakee Elks Country Club‚ one of the first things out of his mouth is an advertisement for the Futures Golf Tour.
Top Golfing Magazine Praises Two Popular Kankakee-Area Courses
Two Kankakee County golf courses have scored a hole in one with Golf Digest magazine.
Kankakee River State Park Popular for Watersports, Scenic Beauty
No one can accuse the Kankakee of being a lazy river.
