Work
Only 1 mile from Route 24 and just minutes from I-74, Windsong Estates Provides instant access to all the major employers in the region.
Check out our relocation information section for more information on the tremendous employment opportunities our area has to offer.
Schools
 Windsong is privileged to be served by some of the most outstanding educational institutions in the state,
and we're proud to provide the best educational facilities to our families.
Elementary
At Central Grade School in District 51, one of the top school districts in the county, it is the school's mission to provide the best educational opportunities to the children of our
community, and to develop their abilities and talents to their fullest extent in order for them to become productive and self-fulfilled members of society.
See www.greatschools.net for helpful information.
High School
The mission of Washington Community High School in conjunction with the members of our community, is to empower all students to create their futures as upstanding and contributing members
of society by offering diverse opportunities for each student to recognize and achieve their full potential.
Colleges & Universities
Windsong Estates and the surrounding areas boast some of the most incredible educational facilities for continuing education in the state including:
Health Care
Our area is home to two prestigious hospital systems, Carle Clinic (formerly Unity Point Methodist and Unity Point Proctor)
and OSF St. Francis Medical Center and a multitude of healthcare organizations and
healthcare related technology businesses. Each of these institutions are constantly researching and improving their treatments for patients of all ages.
The children of our community are treated at some of the most outstanding healthcare facilities in the Midwest including
Children's Hospital of IL and the
St. Jude Midwest Affiliate to ensure
that our children are receiving the utmost in innovative and up to the minute treatments. The Cancer Center for Healthy Living offers incomparable cancer care with groundbreaking treatments,
technologically advanced facilities and some of the best physicians in this field. We are proud to be able to offer the services of these excellent institutions to each and every one of our residents at Windsong Estates.
Shopping
 Only a five-minute drive away is the convenience of full service shopping at the Cherry Tree Shopping Center in Washington. Drive just a few minutes longer and you've
arrived at the famed Washington Square, with a myriad of options for your shopping delight. East Peoria offers you magnificent antiques at Pleasant Hill Antique Mall, the Levee District in
downtown East Peoria which is a major shopping destination and includes stores like Target, Costco, Ulta and a great variety of restaurants, and just a hop and a skip away are Northwoods Mall
and The Shoppes At Grand Prairie, a unique open air shopping center, filled with boutiques that cater to your every retail whim.
Recreation
 No lifestyle is complete without an activity for every member of the family. The central location of Windsong Estates, nestled between Washington and East Peoria, provides for the
utmost in recreational possibilities. Nearby you'll find...
Golf
Some of the best golf courses in the area including Quail Meadows, Hillcrest, and Pine Lakes golf clubs are in the immediate vicinity of Windsong. Join our residents on one of the
many golf outings-they'd love to have you!
Parks and Zoos
 Washington and East Peoria offer some of the most wonderful jogging trails, hiking routes, boating parks and zoos in the Midwest. Washington is home to the Washington Recreational Trail,
Oakridge Park and Meadow Valley with a variety of hiking and walking trails, as well as Bowen Lake, a peaceful escape for boaters and fisherman alike.
Windsong Estates is also the perfect location for access to the Five Points in Washington which hosts an event center,
performing arts theater, health & fitness center, aquatic center, childcare program with a plethora of live events, programs, classes, swim lessons, and childcare offerings, all right in the heart of Washington!
Just a short distance away is the beautiful and scenic Eastport Marina, comprised of over 35 acres including 500 boat slips, concierge style dock service, boat storage and all other things
boating as well as highly acclaimed restaurants and the utmost in relaxing atmospheres.
The Eastside Center is home to many recreational activities including indoor track fields, vault, basketball courts, volleyball and soccer arenas, golf simulators and a lagoon!
The Peoria Riverfront offers countless attractions throughout the year for both Resident and Visitor alike. From concerts, shopping and open air markets, restaurants, sporting event locations,
Five Points in Washington, The Peoria Riverplex, art galleries, and of course, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, there is an attraction for every member of the family, no matter where their interests lay!
The Riverfront also extends into the Warehouse District, an up and coming area created with the conversion of old warehouses into multilevel apartments and condos. Many more
restaurants and boutique shops can be found in this area. Zion Coffee Shop and a roof top bar are some of its newest attractions.
Sports
In Washington, sports are not just games, they're a way of life. Washington and its' surrounding areas have created some of the best youth sports programs around focusing on each child's
particular strengths, with an activity for each child including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football. Contact the Washington Park District for more information and to sign your child up today-don't be left out!
For our adults, Peoria offers the best in sporting events at the Peoria Civic Center, but more importantly, our own baseball team, The Peoria Chiefs,
the minor league baseball team for the St. Louis Cardinals. For the hockey enthusiast, our Peoria Rivermen will keep you at the edge of your seats the entire game.
Gaming
East Peoria is known for its famed riverboat casino, the Par-A-Dice, with the "Loosest Slots in the State"! Stop by and check out what the Par-A-Dice has to offer in top-notch gaming facilities.
Local Organizations and Groups
Washington and East Peoria provide the best for their residents and offer their residents the ability to become members in a variety of fulfilling and important local
and national groups and organizations with options ranging from book and moms' clubs to the American Cancer Society and United Way as well as political, religious and other
special interest clubs. Any of the associations in our area would love to welcome you as their newest member. The Washington Chamber of Commerce
and East Peoria Chamber of Commerce are always establishing new committees and creating new events for our residents.
The Arts
Our area is known for its' artistic extravaganzas, performances, and exhibits. Ongoing ballet, jazz, symphony, and opera performances as well as Broadway style
shows at various venues including the Eastlight Theater and the Peoria Civic Center add a sophisticated flair to our community, and we are privileged to be on the
tour route for many high profile entertainers, comedians and musicians, and art exhibitions at the Peoria Art Guild all to enhance your lifestyle. For more information
on the artistic offerings of our area, click here for a calendar of events.
All this and so much more eagerly await you at Windsong Estates in wonderful Washington, IL.
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