- TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Hammond and Tinley Park.
- From Stardust Bowl No 2 to Funflatables, the Merrillville area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Less than an hour from the heart of Chicago, Merrillville is the most populous town in Indiana with over 35,000 people. The town caters to many interests with its two complete golf courses, ballet performances, and Deep River Waterpark, which offers swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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25.4 Miles
Hyde Park is a neighborhood that is best known for being the home of the University of Chicago, one of the premier academic institutions in the country. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities can take architecture tours through this site.
25.4 Miles
The Oak Lawn Park District is a collection of over 300 acres of parks, open fields, and recreational facilities for public use. These facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and numerous others.
25.6 Miles
67%
3 votes
16798 Parliament Ave, Between 7220-7800 W 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60483
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At 55 acres, Centennial Park is the largest park in the Tinley Park district. The 12 acre lake is stocked with fish every spring to keep visitors coming to the fishing piers and never leaving empty handed.
25.7 Miles
100%
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16801 S 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Tinley Junction Mini Golf & Batting Cages features miniature golf with a model railroad running through the course, and batting cages with variable pitch speeds for both hardball and softball. They also have a concessions stand.
25.9 Miles
33%
3 votes
8125 W 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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At Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, visitors can take advantage of the amenities offered to the community, from basketball and volleyball courts, to arts and crafts rooms. The facility offers a variety of kids programs for crafts, sports, and more.
25.9 Miles
Visitors to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge can jog and bike on the paved walk path, visit the playground, and play basketball or volleyball on the courts. It's also home to a natural wetlands area with diverse animals and birds.
26.0 Miles
60%
10 votes
8221 W 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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At White Water Canyon Water Park, guests can enjoy the fun and water of any tropical wonderland. With a lazy river, drop slide, diving board, and spray ground, guests can choose to relax or get their adrenaline pumping.
26.0 Miles
The Chicago Forest Preserve is a collection of nature trails spanning over 200 miles in total. Visitors to the trails commonly enjoy walking, biking, or jogging and enjoying the natural scenery around them.
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With its soccer fields, two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, playground and 'tot lot' the Patrick Sullivan Park is a destination for sports and recreation. It was renamed for the popular park-district commissioner in the late 1990s.