- TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Hammond and Tinley Park.
- From Stardust Bowl No 2 to Funflatables, the Merrillville area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Less than an hour from the heart of Chicago, Merrillville is the most populous town in Indiana with over 35,000 people. The town caters to many interests with its two complete golf courses, ballet performances, and Deep River Waterpark, which offers swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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Featuring paved paths shaded by trees, East End Park provides visitors with basketball parks, sports fields, playgrounds, and a pool. The pool is lifeguard monitored and sections into a lap pool area and a general play area.
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Five tennis courts are a main feature of the Hobson Corner Park, which can be accessed all year. There is also a no-fee splash pad for families and young children which is open from Memorial Day through October.
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901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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The starting point for exploring Lyman Woods is called the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center. The green building has exhibits, programs, an active bird feeding area, and birdwatching panel guides.
42.3 Miles
A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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Laser Quest-Downers Grove
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Finley Square Shopping Center, 1524 Butterfield Rd, Ste C, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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A family entertainment center, Laser Quest-Downers Grove features a two-level laser tag arena with fog, music and lighting effects. The center offers a room for private events, day camps and a concession area with pizza and drinks.
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Dempster Street Beach in Evanston offers kayaking and other water sports opportunities along the river. Visitors pay a modest beach fee to use the beach and access its various attractions.
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Visitors can see live performances from a community theater group called the Grove Players. This group consists of local performers who put on productions of famous plays, musicals, and more.
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3459 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
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Offering an 18-hole miniature golf course, Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf has a batting cage for visitors to practice their batting skills. The range has 40 stations where visitors can use a debit card to automatically receive balls.
42.5 Miles
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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The Evanston History Center originally belonged to the family of Charles Dawes and represents many intricate details of the lifestyle of that period. Visitors get to know about the history of the family and about North-West Tinker Toys.
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The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is located in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Illinois. Home to exhibits of modern and antique gemstones, the facility also features earth science displays. The design of the museum building replicates a jewelry box.