The city of Coeur d'Alene has grown significantly since the 1990s, in part because of a substantial increase in tourism, encouraged by several resorts and recreational activities in the area. The Coeur d'Alene Resort and marina and a natural area called Tubbs Hill take up a prominent portion of the city's downtown. Popular parks such as City Park and Beach and McEuen Park are also are fixtures of downtown. The city has become somewhat of a destination for golfers, having five courses in the city which includes the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and its unique 14th hole floating green; there are also several ski resorts and other recreation areas nearby, including Silver Mountain Resort to the east in Kellogg, Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area also to the east on Lookout Pass at the Montana border, and Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort to the north in Sandpoint. The largest theme and water park in the Pacific Northwest, Silverwood Theme Park, is located approximately north and the Coeur d'Alene Casino and its Circling Raven Golf Club is located approximately south. The city has become known for having one of the largest Holiday Light Shows in the US and hosting a popular Ironman Triathlon event and is home to North Idaho College.