Recreation

1400 Poplar Creek Drive

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-781-3681

The 18-hole course at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club facility in Hoffman Estates features 6,108 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 70.2, and has a slope rating of 126 on Bluegrass. Designed by Ken Killian, ASGCA/ Richard P. Nugent, ASGCA, the Poplar Creek Golf Course opened in 1976.

1625 Ardwick Drive

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-310-1100

Make our Robert Trent Jones, Sr., course your first choice for an outing, and you’ll be number one with your group! Hilldale is known for its great conditions and most challenging course with “the best greens in the burbs.”

2775 Ela Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-359-5850, ext. 3

Highland Woods Golf Course, located in the Paul Douglas Preserves in Hoffman Estates, features 6,995 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.1, and has a slope rating of 120 on Bluegrass. Designed by William J. Spear, ASGCA, the Highland Woods Golf Course opened in 1976.

1300 Moon Lake Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-310-3626 
www.heparks.org

The coolest place in town! For hours please visit the park district website. There is something here for every member of the family to do. Come dig in the sand, splash in the pool, and plunge down any of the four water slides. Being active has never been so much fun! Call or visit the website for more information.

2350 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-884-0919
www.grandsportsarena.com

Grand Sports Arena features two indoor soccer fields, a ball hockey field, an air conditioned bar/lounge, a concession stand and a video game area. Indoor soccer leagues for all ages and floor hockey leagues for men are offered.

5050 Sedge Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-285-5400
www.prairiestonesports.com

Achieve your wellness goals! Covering over 100,000 square feet, we have everything you need to successfully achieve your fitness goals. In addition, our educated and professional staff is always on hand to assist you. Join and you will see why so many members enjoy coming to our state-of-the-art fitness facility! Personal training, tennis courts and track, Pilates, yoga, aerobics, spinning, parties and rentals! Call us or visit our Web site for more information.

3600 Lexington Drive (at Algonquin Road)

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-285-5440

Willow Recreation Center offers racquetball, volleyball and Wally ball courts. The Willow Skate Park is an 11,000-square-foot park featuring platforms and ramps – helmets are mandatory. The fitness center offers equipment for your workout needs, and the game room features pool tables, ping-pong tables and more! There's even a fenced-in park for your dog to enjoy!

1685 W. Higgins Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-885-7500

This facility offers a wide range of activities for skaters of all skill levels, ages and interests. This beautiful year round facility features two NHL-size ice surfaces, men’s and women’s locker rooms, party/community rooms, a dance studio, and fitness center. From public skating opportunities, figure skating, ice hockey lessons, broomball and hockey leagues, this ice arena gives everyone a chance to have fun on the ice! The ice arena is available for private rental. 

Skates are available for rent at the ice arena; public skating hours are available daily. Don’t forget that the ice arena may be a chilly 50 degrees on any given day, so gloves, helmets, hats, long pants and sleeves are recommended. Please visit the park district website above for available times and affordable rates.

Visit the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the largest urban conservation preserve system in the nation, and discover the amazing natural world just beyond your doorstep.

Follow miles of trails into diverse habitats, watch birds, fish, boat or paddle through rivers. Volunteer to keep our habitats healthy for wildlife or simply relax and enjoy the serenity of the natural environment. 

Preserves are open sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. Call 800-870-3666 for more information. Reservations can only be made on our Web site; call with any questions or for confirmations. Visit www.fpdcc.com for more information.

Picnicking is the most popular use of the preserves. From quiet family gatherings to large group outings, District picnic areas are an invitation to enjoy the outdoors. Each picnic area provides parking, port-olets, picnic tables, trash receptacles and a meadow for play. Many areas have picnic shelters.

Groups of 25 or more must have a picnic permit. Reservations and picnic permits may only be obtained from the District’s Web site, in person at the District’s headquarters located at 536 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest, IL 60305.

Are you looking for a short break or an all-day adventure? There’s a trail for you in the forest preserves! Stress relief and healthy exercise are at your doorstep on miles of trails that meander along streams, forests and meadows to reveal the wonders of nature. Fresh air and exercise are only a few steps away.

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County serves the Village of Hoffman Estates, and has three major forest preserves locally with walking trails and bike paths. Go to www.fpdcc.com to find the location of the Shoe Factory Road Woods, Poplar Creek or Paul Douglas Preserves that are located within Hoffman Estates.

All trails are open for hiking, jogging, dog walking and cross-country skiing (with suitable snow cover). Skiing is not permitted on golf courses. Dogs must be leashed. Enjoy bicycling on numerous paved and unpaved trails. Please note that some trails are closed to bicycles. Inline skating is permitted on paved trails. Swimming is prohibited in District lakes and ponds. Ice fishing is permitted on designated lakes and ponds. Check the Web site or call for a list of designated waters each winter.

The Poplar Creek Division of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has been designated as a “Model Airplane Flying Field.” This area is available for the flying of all types of model aircraft by any and all individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for organizations/ clubs or single occasion exclusive use may be obtained from the Department of Recreation. Such requests will be granted only in the case of a contest or similar demonstration. The Poplar Creek Division is located on the south side of Shoe Factory Road, one mile east of Bartlett Road. Call 847-798-4668 for more information.