Things to Do with Kids in Oak Park, IL

  • TripBuzz found 645 things to do with kids in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 621 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and West Chicago.
  • From Gymnastics & Recreation Center to Ridgeland Common Park & Pool, the Oak Park area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Historic Homes and Water Parks.
  • The village of Oak Park is located just outside of the West Side of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. The over 50,000 residents find home in the areas 5 square miles, making for a populous community just out of the city. Oak Park maintains a rich culture of art, architecture and history, settled along Lake Chicago.
  • TripBuzz found 645 things to do with kids in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 621 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and West Chicago.
  • From Gymnastics & Recreation Center to Ridgeland Common Park & Pool, the Oak Park area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Historic Homes and Water Parks.
  • The village of Oak Park is located just outside of the West Side of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. The over 50,000 residents find home in the areas 5 square miles, making for a populous community just out of the city. Oak Park maintains a rich culture of art, architecture and history, settled along Lake Chicago.
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9.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Theaters Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve, 1717 W 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate, the First Folio Theatre is surrounded by preserved forest. Its resident theater company presents a variety of dramatic productions from different genres.
9.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
9.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose facility, the Oakton Community Center hosts programs for visitors of all ages, from kids to seniors. The facility features playgrounds, classrooms, a kitchen, lounges, and an Exploritorium, which has interactive play activities for kids.
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86% 21 votes
National & State Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Exploritorium is a large indoor play space that features an array of educational, creative, and hands-on play areas. It includes a climbing area with tubes and tunnels, musical instruments, a water play area, and costumes.
10.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
Water Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
As an aquatic facility, Skokie Water Playground offers visitors pools, water slides, inflatable tubes, fountains, locker rooms, and more. The playground has a shallow pool that is only 1 foot deep.
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80% 5 votes
Parks 2701 W Sibley Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
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.
10.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
The Des Plaines Park District is a park district that includes the Lake Park golf course, the Lake Park marina, and the Mountain View Adventure Center. The district also has a health club and a history center.
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50% 2 votes
Parks 2701 Sibley Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
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.
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100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 8100 N. Ozark, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated on wood chips, Oakton Manor has an outdoor playground, complete with double slides, a walking bridge, and seesaws. The park has benches for visitors to sit on so they can watch their children play.
10.1 Miles
33% 3 votes
Landmarks Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Imitating the famous tower in Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa is a water tower disguised as a life-size replica. The tower is often used as a photo op for travelers and tourists.
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