Outdoor Fun
Amusements
Golf
Chicago Bandits Softball
Rosemont: 877-722-6348, chicagobandits.com
Lake Park Golf Course
Des Plaines: 847-391-5730, www.DPParks.org
1015 Howard Ave. Chicagoland’s No. 1 Short game and Beginner’s
Course. 18-holes, ranging from 50-115 yards. Well-kept greens and
strategically placed bunkers, all set around beautiful Lake Opeka.
Youth play for $7 with an adult. Sticks for Kids program. Concessions. NEW! FootGolf. See our coupon offer.
27 Jennie Finch Way. See the 2015 National Pro Fastpitch
Champions! These players throw hard and pitch fast in the exciting
games of the professional women’s softball league. Home games
May 29-Aug. 5.
Kane County Cougars Baseball
Geneva: Tickets 630-232-8811, www.kccougars.com
Oakton Driving Range
Park Ridge: 847-692-358, www.prparks.org
34W002 Cherry Ln. See the future stars of the Cubs and all of Major
League Baseball. Games run through Labor Day. Tickets start at $9.
2800 W. Oakton Ave. For the long game, five different targets at
various yardages. Or chip and putt on our putting green. Sand
bunker for practicing short and full shots. Lessons and club
repair. See our coupon offer.
Navy Pier
Chicago: 800-595-7437, www.navypier.com
600 E. Grand Ave. With cultural programming, seasonal celebrations, special events, festivals, fireworks and entertainment, there
is always something happening here. Don’t miss the America’s Cup
World Series Chicago on June 10-12.
Naperbrook Golf Course
Plainfield: 630-378-4215, www.golfnaperville.org
This scenic course is “links-style,” carved out of good Illinois farmland with rolling hills, native prairie grasses and 10 ponds.
Pirates’ Cove Children’s Theme Park
Elk Grove Village: 847-439-2683, www.elkgroveparks.org
Springbrook Golf Course
Naperville: 630-848-5060, www.golfnaperville. org
Biesterfield & Leicester Rds. Designed to stimulate and encourage
the creative exploration and imagination of children ages 1-9.
Includes an 18th Century Pirate Ship, an old-fashioned carousel,
paddle boats, train rides, climbing wall, fun slide, bounce house,
picnic areas and concessions. Adults are always free! See our ad on
page 7 and our coupon offer.
Springbrook commands some of the finest views of Naperville’s
open space and trails. Features a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, a 28-stall natural turf driving range, two practice
putting greens and a short game practice green with bunkers.
Miniature Golf
Santa’s Village AZoosment Park
Dundee: 847-426-6751, www.santasvillagedundee.com
Congo River Mini-Golf
Hoffman Estates: 847-843-1778, golfcongoriver.com
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf
West Chicago: 630-293-8374, www.coyotecrossingminigolf.com
601 E. Dundee Ave. Kiddie and family thrill rides, a barn and petting zoo, domestic and exotic animals, live shows, games, shops,
and restaurants. Open May through October. One admission price
includes all activities! Picnic baskets are welcome and parking is
FREE. Great for group outings, family reunions and birthday parties!
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