- TripBuzz found 128 things to do with kids in or near Gary, Indiana, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
- From U.S. Steelyard Field - SouthShore Railcats to Miller Beach, the Gary area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Theaters and Historic Buildings.
- Bordering Lake Michigan, Gary is the ninth largest city in Indiana. Popularly known as the birthplace of the Jackson 5, the city has many ties to the entertainment industry, including being a title song in 1957's The Music Man, and being a backdrop in the 2010 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The city also features fourteen parks and various sports venues.
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Community Bark West is a fenced, off-leash park with separate small dog area within the larger main park. The park features walking paths, fountains for dogs and people, shelter for shade and inclement weather and waste disposal bags and receptacles.
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The Center Ice of Dupage is an ice skating rink that supports activities such as hockey, figure skating, and synchronized skating. The facility has a skating academy and gives lessons to children as well as adults.
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The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
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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.
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One of the most popular recreational facilities that is operated by the city is known as the Centennial Rec Center which was formerly called Centennial Park. Within the area, visitors can enjoy ball fields, soccer fields, a 10,000-square-foot gymnasium, a group fitness studio, and an indoor pool.
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Locals and visitors can get out to enjoy some fresh air at Einstein Park. The park features a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, and shelter for rent for reunions, birthday parties, and other events..
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CPX Sports is a paintball facility that spans 143 acres and offers games such as Armageddon, an apocalyptic town's ruins of dozens of burned out buildings creating the eeriest of landscapes and the Jungle of Doom.
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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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Glisson Archery & Pro Shop is an archery pro shop that sells bows, arrows, crossbows, and compound bows. The shop has a bow repair service that provides bow tuning and custom bow fitting.
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Featuring a walking trail that loops around the park, High Ridge Knolls Park has a baseball diamond and multipurpose field for outdoor recreation. The playground has equipment like slides, a swing set, and spring animals.