Things to Do with Kids in Des Plaines, IL

  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
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13.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 820 S Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Four Seasons Park offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, basketball and sand volleyball courts. There is also a large pond for fishing as well as playgrounds, picnic areas and walking paths.
13.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Situated along the western shore of Lake Ellyn, Lake Ellyn Park is a wooded park area that can be used for boating and fishing. It includes a walking trail nearly a mile long, picnic areas, a playground and tennis courts.
13.9 Miles
86% 159 votes
Theaters 2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The Apollo Theater Chicago is a performance venue that hosts performances from folks like Million Dollar Quartet. This theater is quite small, providing an intimate feel and quality seats to its guests.
13.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
13.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Tennis 1400 W Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Visitors can utilize two public tennis courts at Sunny Hill Park - Tennis Courts. The courts are a part of Sunny Hill Park which also features a playground, disc golf, and a skate park.
14.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 1300 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Nationally recognized Oak Brook Park District Tennis Center has 8 indoor air-conditioned and 8 outdoor seasonal USTA blue/green courts. Other amenities include: racquetball, wally ball, table tennis, fitness room, lounge, sauna, pro shop, child care, and member discounts.
14.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 276 E Saddle Back Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
The Kids Castle At Deerpath Park is a community playground project which resulted in a volunteer-built playground structure. The surrounding Deerpath Park also features fishing spots, tennis courts, softball fields, and picnic tables.
14.1 Miles
30% 10 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1909 S. Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
As a multipurpose sports venue, Cicero Stadium hosts games and tournaments for sports ranging from football to roller derby. The stadium is the home to the annual Golden Gloves Tournament, an amateur boxing competition.
14.1 Miles
44% 9 votes
Bowling 1232 E Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Bowling & Beyond Streamwood is a bowling alley that hosts bowling leagues and features an on site pro shop. The bowling alley also has an arcade and billiards tables and hosts birthday parties.
14.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Cicero Stadium, 1909 S Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
An amateur roller derby squad, the Chicago Red Hots compete in competitions with other regional teams. The fast-moving sport makes for an exciting family outing, and the roller rink offers discount concessions.
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