PLAY (630) 752-1400 xtremetrampolines.com
nel, water playground, zero depth pool, dive well, whirlpool and family changing room. Birthday parties, group outings and private pool rentals available. Noon-8 p.m. March 24-28 for spring break. Hours: 5:30-8 pm Monday-Thursday; 4-8 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $9, $7 kids. Resident $7, $5 kids, kids 2 and under free.
Indoor trampoline park offers dropin jump times and birthday party packages. Hours: Visit website. Admission: Carol Stream: $11 first hour, $6 each additional hour; Buffalo Grove: $12 one hour, $16 for 90 minutes, $19 two hours.
Yu Kids Island Chicago Woodfield Mall, next to Sears, 5 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg (847) 969-9000 yukidschicago.com Unique playground inside the mall for kids under 48 inches tall. Includes 10 attractions, including The Dancing Balloons, The Spinning Palms and The Revolving Tree. Also offers party packages. Bring socks. Additional location at Westfield Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10, $9 for additional sibling Monday-Thursday; $12, $11 siblings Friday-Sunday; Pajama Play (last hour): $5.
INDOOR WATER PARKS
Arctic Splash Wheeling Park District 327 W. Dundee Road Wheeling (847) 465-7674 wheelingparkdistrict.com Amenities include a zero-depth leisure pool, four-lane lap pool, Petie the Polar Bear toddler slide, interactive water play structures, mini frosty lazy river, deck observation area and a family locker room. Swim lessons are available. Hours: Vary by month/season. Check website. Admission: $7.50, $6.50 kids 3-9, free kids 2 and under. $6.50, $5 kids 3-9 residents.
CoCo Key Water Resort Rockford 7801 E. State St. Rockford (815) 398-6000 cocokeyrockford.com Indoor water park features the Shark Slam, Gator Gush and Barracuda Blast water slides along with the Coral Reef Cavern Activity pool, Coconut Grove adventure river, Palm Grotto indoor/outdoor spa and Parrot’s Perch interactive play island. Snack bar, private cabanas and birthday party rooms are available. CoCo Key Water Resort is connected to the Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center. Hours:
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SPORTS TO WATCH
Chicago Steel Edge Ice Arena 735 E. Jefferson St. Bensenville (630) 594-1162 chicagosteelhockeyteam.com
Sod Room, see page 76. Vary; visit website. Admission: $10 and up.
Oak Brook Park District Family Aquatics Center 1450 Forest Gate Road Oak Brook (630) 990-4233 obparks.org Leisure pool with 105-foot spiral water slide, gradual beach-like entry with maximum depth of four feet, zero-depth pool, water playground and vending machines. Separate program area offers ample space for tot programs and youth swim lessons. Slide turned off Monday-Thursday. Hours: 6-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4-9:30 p.m. Friday; noon-5:30 p.m. SaturdaySunday. Admission: $12, $8 kids 3-17 and seniors 55+. $10, $6 kids 3-17 and seniors 55+ resident.
Park Place Cool Pool Streamwood Park District 550 S. Park Blvd. Streamwood (630) 372-PARK (7275) ext. 3010 streamwoodparkdistrict.org This indoor aquatic center has a 25-yard lap pool, a zero-depth entry leisure pool, two-story water slide, kiddie slide, water play features, horseshoe channel, whirlpool and dry saunas. Hours: All ages open swim: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 4-6 p.m. Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: Check website.
Bolingbrook (630) 739-1705, (630) 739-1700 bolingbrookparks.org The indoor park has an enclosed water slide, tumble buckets, Parkie the Pelican slide, Green Monster water slide, indoor lap pool, 10-person whirlpool tub and zerodepth entry pool. Swim lessons available. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: Indoor park: $8, $6 resident.
Splash Landings Park Center 2400 Chestnut Ave. Glenview (847) 486-5372 glenviewparks.org Water slides, a zero-depth pool, vending machines and concessions. Swim suit required. Bring a towel and lock. Babysitting available for kids 3 months-6 years (certain hours apply). Kids under 9 must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times. Special spring break hours March 24-28. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 4-8 p.m. Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; check website for special spring break hours. Admission: $6, free kids under 2. Free parking.
The Water Works
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park
Schaumburg Park District 505 N. Springinsguth Road Schaumburg (847) 490-2505 parkfun.com
Bolingbrook Park District 200 S. Lindsey Lane
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The United States Hockey League season runs through April 5, playoffs through beginning of May. Check the website for family events. Admission: $8, $6.50 in advance. Family packs start at $27. Check website for birthday and other kids’ packages.
Chicago Wolves Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Road Rosemont (800) THE-WOLVES chicagowolves.com The American Hockey League season runs through April. Don’t miss the fireworks, laser show and pyrotechnics show before every home game. Check the website for information on family packages, which include tickets, food and souvenirs. Hours: Check website for schedule. Admission: Tickets start at $10.
Kane County Cougars Fifth Third Bank Ballpark One Cougar Trail Geneva (630) 232-8811 kccougars.com The Cougars are a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, and is the only Minor League Baseball team linked with a Major League team. Baseball fans can watch future stars, as more than 100 former Cougars have reached the Major Leagues. Fan interaction is a staple at Cougars games, with on-field player autograph sessions, special promotions, fireworks shows, and chances for fans to run the bases. Hours: Season runs April-September. Visit website for schedule. Admission: $9-$15; free kids 2 and under. Handicap parking and seating available.
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