The best things to do in Mount Prospect

“Fitness center with numerous rock climbing routes, plus yoga classes and day passes.”

“Park with a 9-hole golf course, driving range & cafe, plus a small lake for kayaking & fishing.”

“Bridges & waterfalls are featured on this miniature golf course with a mining theme & batting cages.”

“Country club featuring a well-maintained golf course, banquet hall, and pro shop, plus a junior golf program.”

“Outdoor facility with 4 pools featuring slides and diving boards, plus a playground and a pond.”

“Golf course with a country club hosting banquets and other events, plus scenic views.”

“Private sporting venue featuring an 18-hole golf course, a clubhouse, a pool and dining.”

“Seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large leisure pool, tall slides, a lazy river & a cafe.”

“Huge multipurpose arena hosting college & professional basketball games plus concerts & circuses.”

“Straightforward golf course featuring some water holes and a banquet hall.”

“Whether you’re chasing a quick after work loop or dialing in your irons on grass, Marquette Park Golf Course delivers a scenic, par 36, 9 hole test with spacious fairways, strategic water, and a full size grass driving range and practice center. Join league play, groove a swing, let Southwest Side vibes do the rest.”

From the Chicago newsletter, August 4, 2026

“With lake views, covered heated mats, two slick synthetic putting greens, and a newly refreshed 18-hole mini course full of playful hazards, Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf is perfect for an after-work bucket this week or a casual putt-off with friends. Lessons are there if you want a tune-up.”

From the Chicago newsletter, August 7, 2026

“This vintage postcard-inspired mural near the elevated tracks incorporates iconic local images.”

“Neighborhood golf site featuring a short, 18-hole course with scenic, tranquil surrounds.”

“Bright, gallery-like venue for hosting birthday parties and other events and classes.”

“Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.”

“South Shore Golf Course recently reopened after a bunker refresh, and those shoreline views still deliver major calm. Perfect for a quick, low-stress round that feels like a mini escape from Gary traffic, plus they host events when you want golf energy without the swing.”

“7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.”

“Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.”

“Golf course at Jackson Park offering 18 holes of play, a driving range & lessons.”

“Work on that draw without leaving the city at Indian Boundary Golf Course, an 18-hole championship track woven through Schiller Woods with surprising quiet and wildlife. Sneak in a quick nine, join a league, or book a lesson and actually stick that new grip this week.”

“Built in 1915 with vintage charm and a full bar, The Logan Theatre is a perfect this-week pick with late-night screenings, movie trivia, and open mic comedy. Grab a cocktail, soak up the old-school ambiance, and remember why going to the movies still hits different.”

“Public scenic 9-hole course on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering rental carts & equipment.”

“Driving range with 80 heated bays and a short-game area, plus a sports bar.”

“Public golf course offering a mix of par-3s to par-5s in a relaxed setting.”

“Family-friendly venue for entertainment and team building featuring challenging escape rooms.”