Family Destinations in West Chicago
ARC Center
Athletics . Recreation . Community
Located at the heart of Reed Keppler, one of West Chicago’s most beautiful parks, the ARC Center opened its doors in the fall of 2014.
The ARC Center features a fitness center, locker rooms, 3-court gymnasium, Treehouse play area, walking/running track, multipurpose gym, party room, dance studio, spin room, fitness studio and meeting rooms.
Come for a tour or check out some of the areas and programs the ARC Center has for you and your family.
Turtle Splash
West Chicago, Il 60185
630.293.6320
Due to COVID-19, Turtle Splash will not be opening this Summer 2020. Please visit the West Chicago Park District for more details.
The five acre water park is one of the “must see” places to go in West Chicago. The park features four slides including the Crush body slide, the Snapper tube slide, the Squirt Tot slide for small children and the Captain’s Corkscrew slide.
Kids can play in the Swing and Zip playground, explore the Climbing Web, and get creative in Sheldon’s Sandbox sand play area.
The zero-depth entry pool boasts the 12′ Tortuga Waterfall and Blue Thunder Bucket Drop and includes a lap pool.
Private and group parties accommodated.
Wiggly Field Dog Park
Reed-Keppler Park (West end)
201 W. National Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-9474
A free, fenced-in dog park open seven days a week. Dog owners can enjoy a place to play with their pets off-leash. Stop in and check out what’s new:
– Small Dog Enclosure
– Asphalt Entrance
– Dog Agility Equipment
Sonny Acres
29W310 North Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3859
Sonny Acres, a farm established in 1883, remains a fun-filled family destination during the month of October and a celebration of the harvest.
A pumpkin patch like no other, visitors can explore the grounds, a farm market, the Spook Shed, a Costume Shop and all sorts of Halloween displays and attractions at the annual Fall Festival.
