Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waukegan, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
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16.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1192 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Filled with green fields, Wood Oaks Green Park has 56 acres of land for picnics, sports activities, fishing, and more. The park has several walking path loops for jogging, biking, and other activities.
16.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 4200 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
Situated on 40 acres, Kenosha Sports Complex features four lighted Little League baseball fields along with two Pony League fields. The facility offers paved walking paths, bleacher seating and a concession stand.
16.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 222 S. Wolf Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Located on 97 acres, Heritage Park features baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts and an ice skating rink in the winter. The park has a playground, picnic facilities and a path suitable for walking and biking.
16.3 Miles
92% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 4239 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI MoreLess Info
Monkey Joes Kenosha is an inflatable play center that offers wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps, and obstacle courses. The center is suitable for kids 12 years-old and younger and features a Mini Monkey Zone which is a separate toddler play area.
16.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
16.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
In addition to managing an array of parks and facilities, the Buffalo Grove Park District administers a full slate of programs, ranging from dance lessons to youth and adult sports programs.
16.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1331 Shermer Rd, Shermer Rd & Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1940s, Village Green showcases 10 acres of walkways, green gardens, and playgrounds. Picnic areas are featured as well as a full baseball diamond, and views of local businesses and passing trains are available.
16.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Mini Golf 4209 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
Capoun Golf Range & Miniature Golf offers a driving range where golfers can work on their long game as well as a miniature golf course with a variety of obstacles and holes.
16.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Comprised of four outdoor pools, the Meadowhill Aquatic Center features a diving area with three diving boards of varying heights, a lap pool, a water playground for kids, and a pool with body slides and tube slides.
16.8 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks Forest Preserve Way, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
The Skokie Lagoons is an assortment of pools and channels covering 894 acres and located just inland of Lake Michigan. Public boat access with an assortment of fishing is available along with picnic areas and hiking trails.
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