Things to Do with Kids in Merrillville, IN

  • 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.
  • 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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35.7 Miles
97% 61 votes
Parks 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Oak Park conservatory is nature at its best and in good hands. It is serene, exotic and awe inspiring. It's a community-oriented destination and the buildings are designed for plants and flowers that require different conditions to grow.
35.7 Miles
43% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 515 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Rehm Park & Pool is a large park featuring a 50 meter pool. The park offers an all-purpose field, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a playground, and a picnic area. The pool includes an adult sun deck and concession stands.
35.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Gymnastics 1401 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Specializing in gymnastics training, Tri-Star Gymnastics provides instructional classes for children to help improve their flexibility and agility. The center has a gymnasium with mats, bars, trampolines, and other amenities.
36.0 Miles
67% 9 votes
Observatories & Planetariums One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
On the grounds of Olivet Nazarene University, Strickler Planetarium provides space-themed programs and shows ranging from Sesame Street to a fictional star ship adventure. There is also a star talk that includes basic information on star spotting.
36.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001-1099 S Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Maple Park is a spacious park that features playgrounds with a variety of play structures and equipment, including a roller slide. The park also has ample green space for playing sports.
36.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Fox Park

Parks 624 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Fox Park is a community park that offers traditional amenities such as playgrounds, a sand pit, picnic areas, grills, and ball fields. The nearby recreation center has restrooms and party facilities that are available to rent for special occasions.
36.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gymnastics 21 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
As a city recreations center, Gymnastics & Recreation Center provides the community with classes for fitness and gymnastics. The center features an indoor gymnasium with amenities like trampolines, bars, and a foam pit.
36.2 Miles
92% 7549 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1060 W Addison, Chicago, IL 60613 MoreLess Info
Built in 1914, Chicago's Wrigley Field is one of baseball's finest treasures. Young and old alike will enjoy the heritage and history of experiencing a ball game, refreshment, and a meal at this venerable ballpark.
36.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 1 University Lane, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Olivet Nazarene University, Kresge Auditorium is a campus fixture. The auditorium hosts a wide variety of events, including plays, musical and dance performances, lectures, classes, and other attractions.
36.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 459 N Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Perry Farm Park Exploration Station is a children's museum that features a variety of hands-on exhibits. The station is a part of Perry Farm Park which features hiking trails, recreational fields, and a playground.
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