Recreational opportunities are bountiful amongst the rolling hills of Bull Valley, which offers a multitude of activities to appeal to residents of every age. McHenry County has the highest number of horses per acre in the state of Illinois, and offers a large number of boarding stables and riding trails for the equine enthusiast. There are over 800 ponds and lakes within the county, 22 conservation districts and three state parks to enjoy hiking, riding, fishing, boating, and camping. Woodstock is also home to more than ten parks and lakes offering ball diamonds, swimming, tennis courts, ice skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Golf courses abound, both public and private to challenge the ability of any golf enthusiast. For further information and contact phone numbers, please see the listing below.
FITNESS FACILITIES
Curves, 1039 Lake Avenue, 206-5980
GSB Fitness, 211 N. Throop Street, 206-0895
Shamrock Health & Fitness Center, 411 Leah Lane, 334-0080
Shape-Up Express (Women’s Club), 144 W. Washington Street, 337-6718
Woodstock Recreation Center, 820 Lake Avenue, 338-4363
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Road, 337-4411
www.bullvalleygolfclub.com
The Sanctuary of Bull Valley is contiguous to the privately owned Bull Valley Golf Club, known throughout the Midwest for it’s challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course designed by Dick Nugent. The 7,325-yard, par 72 course blends seamlessly with the area’s natural terrain and challenges golfers of every ability. During the winter months the course is also open to cross country skiing.
An elegantly appointed, 37,000 square-foot clubhouse is a focal point of the Golf Club. Members are privileged to some of the finest cuisine in the county, enjoying year round dining to include both formal and informal settings, including access to private meeting and banquet rooms. Ongoing member events include golf tournaments, holiday parties and weekly buffets and brunches.
Membership Classifications include, Full, Junior, and Corporate Golf, as well as Family and Corporate Dining.
Boulder Ridge Country Club, 2 Spyglass Court, Lake in the Hills, 847-854-3007
Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Club Road, Crystal Lake, 459-1237
McHenry Country Club, 820 North John Street, McHenry, 385-1072
Woodstock Country Club, 10310 Country Club Road, 338-2121
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Boone Creek, 6912 W. Mason Hill Road, McHenry, 455-6900
Chalet Hills Golf Club, 943 Rawson Bridge Road, Cary, 847-639-0666
Crystal Woods Golf Club, 5915 S. Route 47, Woodstock, 338-3111
Golf Club of Illinois, 1575 Edgewood, Algonquin, 847-658-4400
Oak Grove, 16914 Oak Grove Road, Harvard, 648-2550
Plum Tree National, 19511 Lembcke Road, Harvard, 943-7474
Prairie Isle, 2216 Route 176, Prairie Grove, 356-0202
Redtail Golf Club, 7900 Redtail Drive, Lakewood, 477-0055
PARKS
Chain O’Lakes State Park, Spring Grove, 847-587-5512
McHenry County Conservation District, 338-6223
Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry, 385-1624
Volo Bog State Natural Area, Ingleside, 344-1294
RECREATIONAL & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
American Youth Soccer Organization, 334-7007
Boy Scouts – Blackhawk Council, 397-0210
Girl Scouts – Sybaquay Council, 847-741-5521
McHenry Youth Orchestras & Children’s Choir, 356-6296
Woodstock Ballet Studio, 227 E. Calhoun Street, 338-5610
Woodstock Girls Softball, 337-2888
Woodstock Little League, 338-2170
Woodstock Recreation Department, 338-4363
recdir@woodstock-il.com
