- The list below includes 228 free or cheap things to do in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Race Tracks, Parks, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
- From I&m Canal Trail to Pilcher Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Joliet and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton and Tinley Park.
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As a multipurpose sports venue, Cicero Stadium hosts games and tournaments for sports ranging from football to roller derby. The stadium is the home to the annual Golden Gloves Tournament, an amateur boxing competition.
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Rehm Park & Pool is a large park featuring a 50 meter pool. The park offers an all-purpose field, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a playground, and a picnic area. The pool includes an adult sun deck and concession stands.
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Carol Stream Park District is an aggregation of recreational centers and activities. Its sports parks include basketball courts, baseball fields, volleyball courts, and a mini-golf course. The parks also features a variety of dog training activities and classes.
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Chicago Red Hots
Cicero Stadium, 1909 S Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
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An amateur roller derby squad, the Chicago Red Hots compete in competitions with other regional teams. The fast-moving sport makes for an exciting family outing, and the roller rink offers discount concessions.
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The center of Carol Stream's recreational facilities, Simkus Recreational Center features a fully equipped gymnasium, and is also home to Coral Cover Water Park. Visitors can sign up for all the town's classes and programs at the center.
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Exploration Station, A Children's Museum
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1095 W. Perry St., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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The Exploration Station, A Children's Museum teaches young guests the importance of socialization, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The location offers a variety of activities and special play rooms, including castle and dinosaur rooms.
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The AMC Showplace Cicero 14 is a modern multiplex cinema that features first-run films and offers full digital projection with stadium seating throughout its auditoriums. The facility also provides traditional amenitites like a snack bar and arcade as well.
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Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
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Fox Park is a community park that offers traditional amenities such as playgrounds, a sand pit, picnic areas, grills, and ball fields. The nearby recreation center has restrooms and party facilities that are available to rent for special occasions.
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The Chicago Whitewater Association is a group for whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking enthusiasts. The group offers lessons and pool sessions for newcomers to develop their skills, and coordinates trips, as well.