Resources and Links
The following are some handy links to websites that PWC members have found useful or informative:
Museums
- Chicago Children�s Museum: Chicago, Navy Pier 312-527-1000
- Discovery Center Museum: Rockford 815-963-6769
- DuPage Childrens Museum: Naperville 630-637-8000
- Kohl Childrens Museum: Glenview 847-832-6600
Zoos
- Cosley Zoo: Wheaton 630-665-5534
- Brookfield Zoo: Brookfield (708) 688-8000
Local Parks
- Fountain Square Park: Located at 1751 Gibson Dr., Elk Grove. This park features several play structures for all ages, a sand pit, two fountain areas, and a large pavilion. The fountains are turned on from 12:30�7:00 beginning June 7th thru August 17th. Then, August 23-24 and August 30-Sep 1.
- Clark Park: Newer park located off Meacham on Dakota Dr. (near Beisterfield). Offers two playgrounds for tots and older kids. The bigger structure is designed well so that even tots can maneuver easily. Lots of climbing available. No tables or benches, but lots of grass and shady areas.
- Maryknoll Park: The park is located at 845 Pershing Ave. in Glen Ellyn. It has enclosed splash park and several play areas.
Other
- Pump It Up: Features many bouncing pits, slides, obstacle courses, and climbing items. Offers open play times for preschoolers on Tuesday-Thursday. See website for additional details.
- Jumps 'n Jiggles: Elk Grove Village
- Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary and Volkening Heritage Farm: Schaumburg
- Schaumburg Water Works
- Pirate's Cove Children's Amusement Park: Elk Grove
- Legoland Discovery Centre: Schaumburg, (866) 929-8111
McDonald's Playland
- Schaumburg 550 S. Roselle Rd.
- Palatine 275 W Northwest Hwy., and 1576 N Rand Rd.
- Bloomingdale 72 Stratford Sq. Dr.
- Elk Grove 1912 E. Higgins Rd.
- Rolling Meadows 3140 Kirchoff Rd.
- Hanover Park 1050 E. Lake St.
- Bartlett 791 S. IL. Rt59
Mall Play Areas
- Woodfield: Large soft play area
- Stratford: Two soft play areas
- Yorktown: Large treehouse play area and train rides
- Springhill: Small tot land area
- Charlestowne: Play area and carousel
