- The list below includes 684 free or cheap things to do in or near Hoffman Estates, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Bo's Run to Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hoffman Estates and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
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            Spring Lake Park is a 2,032 acre recreational area that has been used by the public since 1950. Visitors can hike, fish, hunt, and camp at one of the three tent camping sites.        
    
    
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            Burgers, beers, and BBQ chicken are a few of the menu options offered at McNally's Irish Pub, a traditional Irish pub popular among local residents. Pub food and a full drink menu are what make this pub a popular one.        
    
    
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                243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
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            At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.        
    
    
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            Elmhurst Park District features numerous parks with walking trails, ice skating, garden plots and sledding hills. The Park District provides facility rentals and also offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.        
    
    
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            Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.        
    
    
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                635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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            A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.        
    
    
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                9831 N Milwke Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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            Run by the University of Illinois Chicago, James Woodworth Prairie Preserve has exhibits that show Native American artifacts, fossils, and educational displays. Visitors can explore the prairie to see wildflowers, kill deer, and cicada.        
    
    
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                1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
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            The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has the mission of providing diverse recreational experiences to connect the local community. The organization oversees parks such as Spray Park and Barefoot Bay.        
    
    
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            As a sports complex, Northbrook Sports Center provides the community with a facility that supports a wide range of fitness activities like ice skating and swimming. The center has two NHL regulation sized hockey rinks and an outdoor pool.        
    
    
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            Offering year-round outdoor activities, Woodland Park features facilities for soccer, tennis and basketball as well as open play space and a playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.