This list is not all-inclusive
AMUSEMENT
BALL FORE
6701 W. 107th St.
Worth
708-671-1397
chicagoridgeparks.com
Fun for all ages with batting cages and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Open seasonally.
CHASER LASER TAG
11545 184TH Place
Orland Park
630-373-6930
chasertag.com
Offering laser tag for all, the experience can be adjusted based on skill level.
CPX SPORTS
2903 Schweitzer Road
Joliet
815-726-2800
cpxsports.com
A year-round paintball park with a pro shop, snack bar, and a two-story “town” that doubles as a playing field.
FAMILY FUN CENTER
Memorial Park
612 Wentworth Ave.
Calumet City
708-862-6443
mycmpd.com
A nine-hole miniature golf course as well as batting cages, a splash pad, snack shack and a driving range.
Open seasonally.
FUN TIME SQUARE
11901 S. Cicero Ave.
Alsip
708-388-3500
funtimesquare.com
Open daily seasonally mid-March through October. Attractions include a paintball field, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and an arcade.
HOLLYWOOD PARK
5051 Cal Sag Road
Crestwood
708-389-7275
hollywoodfunpark.com
Indoor and outdoor attractions include kid’s rides, bumper cars, Laser Maze, go karts, miniature golf and a climbing wall.
HAUNTED TRAILS
7759 S. Harlem Ave.
Burbank
708-598-8580
1423 N. Broadway
Joliet
815-722-7800
enchanted.com
These fun centers offer indoor games year round and outdoor fun seasonally May through October.
PGN FUN VILLAGE
8125 W. 95th St.
Hickory Hills
708-430-7900
pgn-fun.com
An indoor kiddie playland with slides and ball pits, an arcade, outdoor miniature golf adventure and driving range offers something for all ages.
CMP TACTICAL LASERTAG
10315 Vans Drive
Frankfort
815-806-2020
cmptactical.com
The latest in laser tag technology with realistic battlefields.
TINLEY JUNCTION
McCarthy Park
16801 S. 80th Ave.
Tinley Park
708-614-1854
tinleyparkdistrict.org
Open seasonally for fun in the batting cage or miniature golf.
MINIATURE GOLF
SPACE GOLF
15611 S. 94th Ave.
Orland Park
708-460-3887
space-golf.com
No matter the weather you can play through this glowing indoor course lit with black lights. Each of the 18 holes has a different space theme.
STONY CREEK
5850 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn
708-857-2433
golfstonycreek.com
Practice your putting at this 18-hole miniature golf course. Open seasonally.
T-TIME GOLF RANGE
13750 W. 159th St.
Homer Glen
708-301-6500
ttimegolfrange.com
In addition to a driving range there is a challenging 18-hole course with new greens.
WHITE MOUNTAIN
9901 179th St.
Tinley Park
708-478-4653
whitemountaingolfpark.com
Alongside a full golf course is this 18-hole miniature course with waterways, water falls and fun challenges.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN
5100 Museum Drive
708-423-6709
cmoaklawn.org
This museum the Treemendous Tunes Treehouse to climb, musical instruments to a play, a grocery, workshop and dress-up playhouse.
KIDSWORK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
11 S. White St.
Frankfort
815-469-1199
kidsworkchildrensmuseum.org
Hands-on exhibits include a pet vet, art works, tot spot and more. A variety of events and programs are also offered.
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
BIG RUN WOLF RANCH
14857 Farrell Road
Lockport
815-588-0044
bigrunwolfranch.org
Dedicated to education and conservation of North American wildlife, the ranch hosts parties, camping and is open to the public for events.
IRONS OAKS
20000 Western Ave.
Olympia Fields
708-481-2330
ironsoaks.com
A 37-acre nature preserve and learning center offers nature-based community programs and events as well as access to various wildlife and habitat.
LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER & BOTANIC GARDENS
7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive
Palos Heights
708-361-1873
lakekatherine.org
Explore woodlands, prairies and wildlife. The Nature Center is full of discoveries and the Wildlife Center gives an up close look at animals. There are several events throughout the year, including the upcoming Monarch Butterfly Festival and Fall Fishing Classic in September.
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
9800 Willow Springs Road
Willow Springs
708-839-6897
fpdcc.com/nature-centers/little-red-schoolhouse-nature-center/
A historic school with a new visitors center, live animals, exhibits and activities for children.
PILCHER PARK NATURE CENTER
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet
815-741-7277
jolietpark.org
Situated on 640 acres, the nature centers offers a place to learn about wildlife, habitats and more.
PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER
27064 S. Dutton Road
Beecher
708-946-2216
reconnectwithnature.org
Situated on 890 acres of forest, fields and a small pond. The center includes exhibits and outdoor education.
SAGAWAU ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
12545 W. 111th St.
Lemont
630-257-2045
fpdcc.com
A visitor center and classroom focusing on geology, history and habitat management.
THE CHILDREN’S FARM
12700 Southwest Highway
Palos Park
708-361-3650
thecenterpalos.org/farm.html
