The best parks & outdoor spots in Aurora

Fields, tennis courts, gardens, a gymnasium, a sleek playground, an outdoor pool & an ice rink.

3721 W 111th St (Chicago)

Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions.

100 S Barnes Rd

Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.

Waubonsie Lake Park, 998 Kautz Rd

This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.

1680 5th Ave

Created by a famous landscape architect, this park has ball fields, a theater, a pool & golf course.

500 S Central Ave (Chicago)

This 21-acre park offers turf & natural grass fields, plus a skate park & community gardens.

2800 S Sacramento Ave (Chicago)

Green space featuring a conservatory with 8 diverse sections, outdoor gardens and a playground.

100 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

300 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

40 acres of open space plus sports facilities, a fitness center & an outdoor swimming pool.

201 E 111th St (Chicago)

Community park with a playground, pool, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for baseball and summer camp.

401 W 123rd St (Chicago)

Park offering ball diamonds, a playground and a field house (with bathrooms), plus friendly staff.

11546 S Ave L (Chicago)

City park that's good for kids, with frequent events and plenty of activities.

11132 S St Lawrence Ave (Chicago)

Jumbo, nearly 200-acre park featuring gymnasiums, a beach, sports fields & picnic areas.

9801 S Ave G (Chicago)

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St &, S Ellis Ave (Chicago)

Waterfront walks & fishing in a lakeshore park with a climbing wall on a former steel mill's facade.

at Lake Michigan, E 87th St (Chicago)

Need an easy kid-energy release and a cool-down in one trip, swing by Austin (Henry) Park. The small-but-mighty green space packs a…

5951 W Lake St (Chicago)

Frontier Park packs a skate park, bocce, pickleball and basketball plus roomy fields and playgrounds, and paved paths that link with the…

3380 Cedar Glade Dr (Naperville)

Wolf's Crossing Community Park pairs a splash pad with a legit challenge course, so the kids can soak while you test your agility. Add…

3252 Wolf’s Crossing Rd (Naperville) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Family-friendly green space with scenic trails along the DuPage River, plus fountains and a playground.

400 S Eagle St (Naperville)

This baseball & basketball fixture also has a pool & field house with gymnasiums & an auditorium.

1419 W Blackhawk St (Chicago)

Lively park complete with a splash pad and a playground, plus a picnic area.

3109 Cedar Glade Dr (Naperville)

Spacious 15-ft-deep pool with slides and diving boards, plus a high dive and a sandy beach.

500 Jackson Ave (Naperville)

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

5100 N Francisco Ave (Chicago)

Tiny neighborhood park featuring playground, seasonal splash pad & regular indoor kid activities.

1919 N Seminary Ave (Chicago)

Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.

83rd St (Naperville)

Park with a zero-depth, Olympic-sized indoor pool, fitness center & an outdoor splash pad.

1312 S Racine Ave (Chicago)