Family Destinations in West Chicago
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.
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.
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.
Cascade Drive-In
1100 E. North Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3151
As a West Chicago icon since 1961, Cascade Drive-in is one of the last of a dying breed of entertainment venue that has brought the thrill of outdoor movie viewing to generations of local and regional families.
All new, a picnic area with barbeque area allows patrons to cook their own food.
Additionally, there is a full service food concession. Pets are also welcome to enjoy a night of movies under the stars! Reopens for the season in March 2017.
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
