- The list below includes 211 free or cheap things to do in or near Zion, Illinois, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Illinois Beach State Park to Zion Leisure Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Zion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Waukegan, Racine and Buffalo Grove.
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Spanning 310 acres, Lippold Park houses a skate park, batting cages, dog park, and outdoor fitness area. Many sports fields and courts are spread throughout the area, along with ponds/wetlands and over 3 miles of walking/biking trails.
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Situated in a prairie, visitors can see ducks, frogs, and tadpoles in the two ponds of Wildwood Nature Center. There is also a butterfly garden with several different species of butterflies.
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Oakton Park is a full-featured neighborhood park featuring swimming pools, sports fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also has playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue grills and public restrooms on site.
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Children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old are the focus of Lil' Kickers, which uses soccer to help children grow. Along with soccer classes and general soccer play, the facility can be rented for birthday parties.
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An equestrian facility, Woodstock Ranch offers full service horse boarding as well as training. The facility has over 80 miles of riding trails, and offers both private and group riding lessons.
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N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
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A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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Bennett Rd & S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Busse Forest Elk Pasture is a wildlife preserve area that features a plethora of walking, running, and jogging trails in a scenic wilderness setting. The area also features a herd of elk in a fenced enclosure.
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Situated on 13 acres, Emily Oaks Nature Center consists of a native savanna habitat for visitors to explore. The center provides educational information about the native wildflowers and trails in the area.
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Located within a peaceful residential neighborhood, the Maine Park Leisure Center is a community center that provides a number of amenities and services for local residents. Meeting rooms, a gym, and a preschool program are among the amenities available.