Subject Guide for Sports and Recreation

Each research guide provides internet links and resources selected by our reference staff:

• Chicago Area Runners Association - The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run—farther, faster, better, for life.
• Chicago Bears - The official site of the Chicago Bears football team.
• Chicago Blackhawks - The offical site of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.
• Chicago Cubs - The official site of the Chicago Cubs baseball team - National League.
• Chicago Marathon - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 7, 2012, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream.
• Chicago White Sox - The official site of the Chicago White Sox baseball team - American League.
• ChicagoSports.com - Published by the Chicago Tribune. Includes headlines, rosters, stats, and more for Chicago professional sports teams. Includes links to team websites.
• DuPage Golf - Oak Meadows, Maple Meadows, and Green Meadows course information.
• ESPN.com - The web presence of the multi-channel cable sports network.
• Forest Preserve District of DuPage County - This official website includes maps, event listings, permit and fee information, and more for all facilities in the district. Separate entries for each of the five educational sites.
• Illinois Bicycling Guide - Online guide to bicycle trails, safety tips, touring, maintenance information, and more run by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
• Illinois High School Association - Find all the information you need on high school athletics in Illinois.
• Illinois Prairie Path - Official site of the multi-use path that runs through the heart of Villa Park. Includes many links to resources for cycling, hiking, conservation, and more.
• Illinois State Parks - Links to Illinois State Parks and other recreational areas.
• Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) - Provides a variety of recreation opportunities to those with special needs.
• Sports in Illinois - Illinois offers a world-class experience from the moment your spectators arrive and long after your teams step off the field. Choose from over 1,200 sporting venues, home to everything from PGA tournaments to Olympic Trials. Before and after the game, your guests will experience world-class museums, presidential homes and more.
• Sugar Creek Golf Course - 9-hole course in Villa Park. Includes comprehensive information on leagues and instruction for youths and adults.
• Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department - Information on parks and programs offered by the park district.
• Yahoo! Sports - Directory of sport sites.