WHIM - A Studio Space

(2 reviews)

5.6 mi

We went to a friends birthday party here recently and my daughter had a great time!…read more We aren't from the area, so we were a little confused walking in, not realizing it was inside this community center and not a free standing business. But the staff in the front/lobby area were super helpful to direct us to the right place. There is a lot for a child to explore inside and perfect for ages 3-7, I'd say. Some of the slides are VERY FAST. So be aware of that if you have really little ones climbing up. The graphics of the waterfall and lazy river is a cute touch! And the party vestibule in the same area is so handy. It's a perfect venue for a kids birthday party. I am so glad our friends invited us! There is ample parking and the bathrooms are very clean.

Such a cute and fun indoor play place. My son loved the theme, climbing and the slides! The slides…read moreare super tall and FAST. They even have a crash pad under one because the kids shoot out so fast. It was hilarious to watch! The price as of this review is $10 per child resident or non resident which I thought wasn't bad. We were here playing over 2 hours! It was the perfect way to beat the cold weather. It was very clean and the equipment was in good condition. I would gladly return!

Smaller slides for littlest, as well as a noise maker

Treetop Escape front

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Sensory Garden Playground

4.7

(26 reviews)

3.8 mi

This park is especially good for young children from 1-5 years old. There are not many parks that…read morehave this many things to do for this age range (especially the 1-3 year olds) so I was very excited about it. There were many toys that made noises, rocking horses, a large green dome with holes, and a smaller playground with slides. They are still fundraising to build a playground for children 5-12 years old. Once that playground is built I'm sure it will be even more of a hit for families. That said there are features that the 5-12 year olds will like! Two large slides, an obstacle to climb on, and a glider swing. There are also several walking trails. My son loved this park! We will definitely be back.

Finally a park designed for kids with Autism or special needs. Great for all kids but this one is…read moredesigned for there safety. There so much to do that you can spend hours here. There is plenty of shade as well. The park is very hidden but if you see the horses head your in the right spot. There is a bit of a walk to get there but you'll be amazed once you reach the park. Plenty of spots for strollers and they have larger porta potti's. There are two playgrounds that are for older kids that I wouldn't recommend for kids 3 and under but everything else the younger kids can do.

One of the 4 play grounds

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DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center

(61 reviews)

2.8 mi

I took an injured bird I found in my yard there. They heal many types of animals. It is a great…read morecommunity resource.

Agree with Rob H. This place is so sad now. It used to be among our top five favorite places, but…read morethey need to tear down that waste-of-space building and make the full-grown trees and nature come back right now! We don't need more strip-mall crap! We need trees, flowers, grasses, meadows, creek, and pond. This place used to have them all, but now you might as well go to chucky cheese.

Baltimore Oriole & Rose-breasted Grosbeak chatting

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

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Painted Lady butterfly

Cosley Zoo

4.0

(152 reviews)

1.1 mi

A very clean smaller zoo. Kids are free and adults cost $12 each. If you are in the area it might…read morebe worth checking out! This is a good zoo to checkout with small children. There's coyotes, deer, cows, horse, llama, goats, chickens, and ducks. It's a little unclear if you can pet anything as the signs say "we bite." Does that mean pet at your own risk? I just assumed don't do it at all. It also wasn't clear if you could feed any of the animals outside a 30 min window that was listed on a flyer hung up.

Small zoo in the suburb of Chicago that offers free admissions in December. Kids can spend about an…read morehour or so to check out all the different animals, from chicken and rabbits, to racoons, llama, and Canada lynx. The newest additions are 2 coyotes. The lights turn on at 3PM. They also sell Christmas tree and weaths in December.

Sandhill Crane

Buzzard

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Enchanted Castle

3.4

(219 reviews)

4.7 mi

The arcade is so worth it The go-karts are fun and cool…read moreLaser tag was awesome You should definitely try

Variety of kids' entertainment here like arcade games, laser tag, go karts, and bowling as well, I…read morethink. The building is dated. The worst part is there is no order to redeeming your tickets for prizes. No line, no nothing. It's just chaos, and the employees randomly pick and choose which kid to help next. Sure, they get to power trip, but would it hurt to have 1 or more lines to establish some order to the chaos? Never returning on my watch = unhappily ever after. The end.

Picture of the backdrop

Miniature golf

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FunFlatables - Lombard

3.7

(29 reviews)

5.6 mi

We were there for a birthday party. Had fun until we were leaving. As I was strapping my son in the…read morestroller that I parked off to the side, an employee comes up to my family and bluntly says, "you can't park your stroller there because someone else did that and it unplugged that (referring to a bouncy house)." Then he walks away. Dude, I'm clearly leaving. There was no sign and no one told us to move the stroller for the 2hours we were there. If it was as concerning as he made it sound, then proper precautions like a sign or even a cone would've been placed by the cord. What irked me was that he was unprofessional and lacked customer service. Clearly hates his job. Walked away without saying "thank you." In summary, it's a fun place for kids, but watch out for disgruntled employees.

We had my son's birthday party here. It was excellent! We had plenty of room for all of our guests…read morewithin the designated area, the play area was clean and very well maintained. The staff was also very responsive and checked in with us several times to make sure we didn't need anything. They were very chill about some of our party members playing after our time was over. The cost was also very affordable compared to other venues we priced. Super happy with everything here, would definitely recommend to family & friends.

Little kids area 4 and under

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Nike Sports Complex

(12 reviews)

5.1 mi

Nice little place to walk. When the kids are not in the soccer field using it, I usually walk…read moreinside but around the perimeter as in behind the nets and I don't go on the field or anything but I do like that the artificial turf has to give to it it's easier to walk that so I do that they also have several paths to all the ballfields and the little facilities.

It's a great place for my team to practice Field Hockey and sometimes we do struggle to get our…read moreturf time but coming early in the morning works best. Although workers were driving by to roll the turf and they kept on driving near us instead of saying anything and checking us out. I don't know what's that about but overall I highly recommend cuz it has all the fields you need. It's also located right next to a residential homes, for elders to walk by.

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Sensory Garden Playground

(2 reviews)

3.7 mi

I had no idea this place was here! I saw this advertised on the "Autism Speaks" website but I went…read moreout of curiosity with my gf. There's a really nice nature/fitness path right next to it. I didn't get to fully explore the area but it's close enough that I could easily go back again. The trail is soft & cushiony, prbly great for running. I loved the different things you can play with in the playground.

What a fantastic spot for kids! I took my boys here a couple weeks ago and we had a great time…read moreexploring. There are things to play with, listen to, climb on, touch, and more. Truly is a wonderful sensory experience. From what I can tell it's created solely on donations and there is currently a new section being built! This playground has a few different play areas surrounded by beds of flowers. There's a musical area with different pipes and things and a large tree house with a big slide as well! I appreciate the covered area with picnic tables and benches. It's a great spot to pause for some lunch (which I saw many families doing). There are walking trails that have stretching/exercise stations along the way. My kids got a kick out of finding those. If you have little ones in tow this is definitely a spot in Lisle that is worth checking out!

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My Gym

4.5

(25 reviews)

2.3 mi

How do I even put into words all the good things that I have to say about My Gym Wheaton?…read more What it all comes down to is the PEOPLE that work there. Justin, Lizzie (my daughter's idol), and Kayla are the best of the best. They are energetic, creative, kind, fun, and funny. My daughter is crawling out of her skin to get to class every week. In addition, we had her 4th birthday party there this year. It was epic. Parents of her friends and her friends are STILL talking about how fun it was. They think of every detail and make it special for the birthday star! We love this place.

We had such a wonderful experience with My Gym Wheaton. The staff is so friendly and considerate,…read moreand they have given us so much confidence to try new exercises/skills with our little one. They keep the facility and equipment clean (which is a big priority for us). Their makeup policy is great, too. It was such a great place for family members to come watch our little one in action. Highly recommend on all fronts!

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The Playplen Glen Ellyn

2.2 mi

We absolutely love Playpen! The layout is ideal--you can see the entire space from the comfort of…read morethe couch, which makes it so easy to relax while your little one plays. They also offer delicious drinks and kid-friendly snacks, which is a great bonus. My son always has a blast exploring the variety of toys, and two hours fly by when he's playing with his buddies. In fact, we love it so much that we've decided to celebrate his fourth birthday there! The booking process was smooth, and the owners were a pleasure to work with--friendly, helpful, and professional. We had a wonderful experience and are already looking forward to many more visits in the future.

The Playpen is an excellent play cafe right in the heart of Glen Ellyn. Guardians can easily see…read morekids from wherever they choose to sit and toys are sturdy. Dreading dragging your little ones out of the Playpen when they close? Don't worry- staff is happy to turn out the lights, turn off music, and be the "bad guys" to say they're closing! Loved the tea and coffee selection. Ice cream cooler had a great selection but didn't entice kids who couldn't read- thank you for that! Take note: socks only for all ages.

Chic sofas for grownups, easy to see kids!

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Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

10.5 mi

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

4.3

(45 reviews)

3.4 mi

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.

Went for a nice walk and really enjoyed it. The trail was well-maintained and perfect for a…read morerelaxing stroll. There's also a small lake on the property that I believe is open for canoeing, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

Trail

Lake

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Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

9.5 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

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Cantigny Golf

3.7

(47 reviews)

2.8 mi

First, the positives: the course itself is in great shape. Fairways and greens were…read morewell-maintained, the layout is challenging without being unfair, and there are some genuinely beautiful holes. For pure golf, Cantigny can deliver. The problem is everything that happened between shots. We booked three Friday morning tee times with varying numbers of players in each group. At bag drop, the host seemed less than thrilled by the arrangement and appeared confused about where bags should go. Maybe coordinating three separate tee times was complicated. No big deal--it was a brief interaction, and we moved on. Check-in was smooth enough. At $128 per person with a cart, though, expectations are naturally a little higher than your average muni. Then we arrived at Hole 1. Since golfers can be routed to either Hillside or Lakeside, there was a ranger directing traffic. Unfortunately, he seemed completely overwhelmed by the existence of golfers showing up for their scheduled tee times. Two other groups parked in front of him, and what followed looked less like tee-time management and more like air traffic control during a thunderstorm. We arrived 30 minutes before our tee time and were ready to go, yet nobody seemed sure where to send us. Eventually, we were directed to a tee box and instructed to wait 10 minutes after the group ahead of us teed off. Fair enough. Then, moments later, we got yelled at for not teeing off soon enough. So apparently we were simultaneously too early and too late. Quite an achievement. The group ahead of us was painfully slow. Every hole became a front-row seat to their entire golf experience. We watched every drive, every chunk, every search mission into the rough, and every putt from three different angles. I'm all for golfers of every skill level enjoying the game, but at some point pace of play becomes a group project. What made it frustrating was that we were constantly waiting on them while the ranger seemed fixated on us. I've played a lot of golf and have never seen a ranger appear this frequently. It was like having a very concerned wildlife photographer tracking our migration patterns. Every few holes, there he was. The funny part? We were a threesome of ladies hitting fairways, keeping pace, and generally doing everything golfers are supposed to do. If you're looking for the source of slow play, maybe don't start with the group standing around waiting. The ranger attention continued all day. By Hole 17 (Hole 8 on Lakeside), we were told to hurry up because an outing was starting in 12 minutes. Interesting. If the course knew an outing was scheduled, perhaps that should have been factored into the tee times they sold. It was hard to understand why the pressure was being directed at the group waiting on every shot instead of the group creating the backup. Then came another memorable moment. After a quick bathroom break heading to Hole 10, a van was blocking the only path to the next tee. We tried finding an alternate route and immediately got yelled at again--this time by entirely different personnel. Consistency is important, and Cantigny's staff certainly demonstrated consistency in that department. Initially, I wondered if some of the treatment had a sexist element to it. Later, after speaking with others in our group who experienced similar interactions, it seemed more likely that everyone was receiving the same abrupt treatment. Whether it was sexism, bias, or simply poor customer service, the overall experience left a bad impression. Also, the cart path only on multiple par 5s... NOT COOL! In summary: beautiful course, challenging design, excellent conditions, and a layout worth playing. But for $128 a person, I expect to spend the day focusing on golf, not participating in a live-action customer service obstacle course. Cantigny? Been there, done that, bought the overpriced tee time, and won't be back for a sequel.

* Please note this review is for a wedding and not the golf course *…read more When touring potential wedding venues, Cantigny stood out to us almost immediately. They were friendly and not pushy. After our first meeting, we knew we wanted to move ahead with booking. They are very organized and gave us a folder to walk through all components of the booking process. The wedding food tasting went well and on our wedding day, it tasted just like I remembered! Their food choices are extensive. They offer both plated meals as well as family style. We chose family style so we could try multiple options. Jessica was our wedding coordinator, and she was great. She was very responsive to emails. (That was the easiest way to communicate with her). Our day of coordinator was Jessenia, and she was great too. She ensured the room was set up to our liking and kept us organized. I also want to recognize the day of banquet staff, Serrano, Danielle, and Jon, for being amazing too. (There were a couple of more, but I didn't get their names) Cantigny was a blast to work with, and everything I requested for our special day was honored.

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Lakeside Hole 7

Chicago Golf Club

(6 reviews)

1.5 mi

Like some others I played here back in the 1957 area and did not fully appriciate the course as it…read morewas the only course I ever played. Was a caddy and we'd play on Mondays, a bunch of 12-13 year olds playing a world class course and not thinking that it was. Rough back then was a lost ball unless your caddy was really on the ball. First couple of holes were brutal 445 ish normally into the wind huge bunkers. Lot of fun. Seem to recall Bebe Rabozo playing here with one of the members they landed a helicopter on one of the fairways and started playing from where they landed. I think he won an open back in the day

It's an extraordinary golf course that has vastly improved over the last few years. Arguably a top…read more10 golf course in the US. Requires a lot of a player if you want to score but really it's so special that score is irrelevant.

Clubhouse in the distance.

Clubhouse

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Longish par3 3rd hole, swale in front of the typically large green

Northside Family Aquatic Center

4.0

(6 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is another Wheaton Park District facility and it's located at Northside Park. It's at the end…read moreof West Street and to the east. This is an older pool, so it's not as glitzy as some of the other pools in the area. They have 1 water slide, a diving board, a sand pit and a great toddler area. The toddler area here is fenced in and has it's own pool which is 0 dept to 2 feet or so. There are lots of chairs here for moms to sit poolside. Off of the toddler pool is the sand area. I've spent lots of time here and there are always extra chairs and some benches. There are toys available here, I wouldn't bring your own because you will get a headache trying to keep an eye on them. Pricewise, this pool has a cheaper admission rate for non residents. It's $11.75 for an adult and $7.00 for a child. Sometimes the pool closes early due to swim meets and this pool opens later that Rice Pool due to swim lessons. Another important thing to know is that the kids in the daycamps at Northside Park, swim at this pool from 1-3 or so. This summer (2010) the camps are relocated due to work at the park, but they will be back next year. This pool is a great one to hang out with your little ones. If you have older kids, the slides at Rice Pool are a better source of entertainment.

Amazing place with impeccable lifeguards. Very clean bathrooms and also have toilet paper in the…read morebathroom. (It's awesome trust me) this pool is One of the Ellis's lifeguard training facility and has made outstanding guards who always know how to keep the pool a safe environment. A great place for family or birthday party. They have adult lap swim at 12-1 and 5:30-6:30 every. and test the water every 2 hours so it's always safe. However a simple pool they have all of the pizzazz and the new pools. They have great music always, a slide AND diving board. Kiddy pool AND sand box. The sand box is the original mine craft as the kids make rivers and lakes in the sand. Get your kids out of the house and have a unforgettable time here. Don't sleep on this pool, defiantly better than Rice pool on the south side (Northside is more of a family aspect.) stay woke.

Rear of Northside Family Aquatic Center facility

2019 aerial photo of Northside Family Aquatic Center

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2019 aerial photo of Northside Family Aquatic Center

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Denise M.

12 years ago

Great fun place for a ladies night out pottery painting get together. From the moment you walk in you feel both welcome and inspired! Gretchen does a great job assisting from start to finish. Love the place! read more

Katie H.

1 year ago

I think they are nice and considerate to others I would highly recommend that people should go there with family and friends

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