Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elmhurst, IL

  • The list below includes 704 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilder Park to Berens Park Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmhurst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 704 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilder Park to Berens Park Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmhurst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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12.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
12.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 2204 E Gregory Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Located next to Meadows Park, Meadows Aquatic Center features a zero-depth pool, swimming lanes, a water slide and a one-meter diving board. The center also offers a party room, grass picnic areas and changing rooms.
12.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
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Players U

Sports Facilities/Fields 412 E Business Ctr Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Players U is an athletic training facility that offers intensive training sessions for athletes in a number of different sports. The facility is staffed with sports professionals who offer expert guidance.
12.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 542 E. Rand, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Hill Street Park is a leisure park that has a playground, scenic trails, a shelter, and a walking path. The park also has a special team-building course that can be reserved for private parties.
12.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Geneva Rd & Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve is a community managed park named for the burial mounds of prehistoric plains tribes located nearby. The park sits along the DuPage river and offers hiking trails and fishing by permit.
12.2 Miles
97% 433 votes
Parks 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 MoreLess Info
Covering 500 acres, the Cantigny Park welcomes entire families with playgrounds, gardens, 2 museums, a golf course, and 4 restaurants. The museums are dedicated to Robert R. McCormick and to the First Infantry Division.
12.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 9831 N Milwke Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Run by the University of Illinois Chicago, James Woodworth Prairie Preserve has exhibits that show Native American artifacts, fossils, and educational displays. Visitors can explore the prairie to see wildflowers, kill deer, and cicada.
12.3 Miles
80% 105 votes
Parks 1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 MoreLess Info
Humboldt Park features a variety of gardens and walking paths for guests who are interested in a nature-heavy setting. Visitors of the site can also take advantage of a small pond that is deep enough for swimming.
12.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 1000 NE River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.
12.5 Miles
84% 179 votes
Movie Theaters 1100 E North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Open only during the weekends during the warmer months, the Cascade Drive In shows popular first-run movies on its single screen. Two movies are shown each night that the drive in is open, and there is a separate picnic area for guests who want to bring their own food.
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