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Family Destinations in West Chicago

ARC Center

ARC Center

201 National Street
West Chicago, IL 60185

630.231.9474

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.     

http://www.we-goparks.org/arc-center

Turtle Splash

Turtle Splash

129 W. National St.
West Chicago, Il 60185

630.293.6320

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.

http://www.we-goparks.org/turtle-splash-water-park

Wiggly Field Dog Park

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

http://www.we-goparks.org/wiggly-field

Sonny Acres

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.

http://www.sonnyacres.com/fall

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Family Destinations in West Chicago

Klein Creek Farm

Klein Creek Farm

1N600 County Farm Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-5900

Step back in time and experience what life was like on a DuPage County Farm in the 1890s. Kline Creek Farm presents 19th-century farm activities, such as baking, canning, planting, harvesting, sheep shearing and ice cutting, through programs designed for individuals, families and groups.

Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically-costumed interpreters operating this living history farm using the tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed farm life for centuries.

http://www.dupageforest.com/Education/Education_Centers/Kline_Creek_Farm.aspx




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