Free & Cheap Things to Do in Park Ridge, IL

  • The list below includes 624 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Wildwood Nature Center to Northwest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 624 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Wildwood Nature Center to Northwest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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17.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
17.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Housed in the Wandschneider Park, the Downers Grove Historical Museum manages exhibits that celebrate the town's 150 year history. Artifacts and memorabilia are displayed in permanent collections at four historic locations that guests can tour.
17.4 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
17.4 Miles
Gallery's Choice is an art and gift gallery with an emphasis on hands-on art. The gallery offers a variety of artwork for sale and offer several year round art classes.
17.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 777 S Bartlett Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Shady Oaks Park is a disc golf course that measures a total of 6,094 feet in length. The course has multiple sets of tees, has a total of 18 holes, and is mostly flat and lightly wooded.
17.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 600 acres, Downers Grove Park District is composed of over a dozen parks. The district offers golfing, a fitness club and activities, adult and youth sports and traditional park features like playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails.
17.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
17.7 Miles
48% 50 votes
Restaurants 1401 Lake Street, Bartlett, IL MoreLess Info
Located in the northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Villa Olivia features a banquet and dining hall, golf, winter sports and a ski cafe. Skiing and snowboarding are offered at the Bartlett Park District facility.
17.7 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for non-motorized public use and spans approximately 61 miles. It was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion and is surfaced primarily with crushed limestone surface, which is easy on feet and bike tires.
17.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 MoreLess Info
At Rathje Park, visitors can play sports on one of its fields, bring their children to the playground, or go fishing in the pond. During the winter season, the pond freezes over so visitors can ice skate on it.
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