10 Things To Do In Woodridge, Illinois

1. Be fit and have fun at Athletic Recreation Center

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Woodridge Park District’s Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) offers a number of fitness-related facilities for both adults and children. Join their gym, play football on their turf, run or walk on their tracks, conquer the rope course or practice your shooting skills with the laser tag!

The center accepts both Woodridge residents and non-residents. Being part of Woodridge Park District, ARC also strictly follows CDC guidelines so you can have fun, worry-free! Be sure to visit their website for the prices of each activity.

Athletic Recreation Center

Address: 8201 S. Janes Avenue Woodridge, IL 60517

Website: Athletic Recreation Center

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 5am - 8pm; Sat - Sun: 7am - 1pm

2. Spend a day at the pool at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

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Residents and guests of Woodridge can enjoy a day of fun under the sun at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park. Let your kids practice building sandcastles at the park’s Mud Bug Beach or let them cool off with Bullfrog Bayou’s giant dumping bucket. If you’re a kid at heart, you can join them at Cattail Bay with their zero-depth pool.

After a day of fun-filled activities, rest and indulge in some dessert at Snapper’s Snack Shack with pool views so you won’t miss all the fun happenings at the park.

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

Address: 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL 60517

Website: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

3. Register your kids for a camping experience at Woodridge Park District

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Let your children enjoy some freedom as you sign them up for a summer or winter camp at Woodridge Park District. Participants can be part of sports play, art and craft sessions, and other memorable experiences. With many restrictions in place, the counselor-to-camper ratio has been fixed at 1:9 and less if possible. This is quite an opportunity to help your kids overcome boredom and steer clear of screen time

Woodridge Park Camps

Address: 2600 The Center Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Woodridge Park Camps

4. Try your hand at mini golf at Lost Mountain Adventure Golf

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You’ll definitely enjoy playing golf here. The surrounding water features, including a three-tiered waterfall, make the view refreshing, while you wait for someone to score. This attraction is great for the entire family.

This is a jungle-themed venue, with Mayan statues, and faux snakes. The miniature golf course has some challenging holes. There’s one where you have to keep the ball out of water. This is definitely a fun zone for all visitors.

Lost Mountain Adventure Golf

Address: 1535 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Lost Mountain Adventure Golf

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 1pm - 9pm; Thu: 12pm - 9pm; Fri: 12pm - 9:30pm; Sat: 11am - 9:30pm; Sun: 11am - 7pm

5. Quench your thirst at Skeleton Key Brewery

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Having a drink or two is always a good idea, whether it be summer or winter. If you’re visiting Woodridge, come to Skeleton Brewery. The earlier you come, the better, as seats at this brewery are on a first-come, first-served basis.

This brewery is cashless so it is better to come with your credit cards to make the most out of the situation. If you’re not comfortable with in-house dining, delivery and pick-up are also available.

Skeleton Key Brewery

Address: 8102 Lemont Rd #300, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Skeleton Key Brewery

6. Ice skate at Seven Bridges Ice Arena

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The facility features an Olympic-sized rink and one NHL-sized ice rink. There is also a 13,760 square feet (1278.4 square meters) turf space that supports a number of sports and related activities.

At Seven Bridges Ice Arena, you can practice ice skating at any time of the year. Anybody can enjoy the place as the facility caters to both beginners and advanced skaters. Professional instructors are present throughout your skating experience for stress-free and fun-filled skating.

Seven Bridges Ice Arena

Address: 6690 IL-53, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Seven Bridges Ice Arena

Opening hours: 6am - 12am (daily)

7. Bowl with the gang at Bowlero Woodridge

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Some friendly competition is always exciting, no matter what day it is. Challenge your friends to a bowling match at Bowlero Woodridge. This entertainment zone offers a number of promos and discounts. Don’t miss out on their Monday Mayhem promo starting at 7 pm. You can avail of unlimited bowling sessions per person, including bowling shoes, at only USD 15.89.

Bowlero Woodridge

Address: 1555 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Bowlero Woodridge

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 12am; Fri: 3pm - 1am; Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 11am - 12am

8. Indulge in good food at Legends Grill and Bar

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A day of fun-filled activities can make you hungry. If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, and some drinks, try out Legends Grill and Bar. This restaurant is famous for its jumbo wings and shrimps, and the portions are definitely filling. They also have draft beers and uniquely crafted cocktails, so get ready to drink and be merry.

Legends Grill and Bar

Address: 6320 IL-53, Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Legends Grill and Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 12am; Fri - Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 11am - 11pm

9. Skate at Janes Avenue Skate Park

Skateboarders and bikers can head to Janes Avenue Skate Park at Woodridge. Skaters are discouraged to come during the winters since the park remains wet and, and thus quite tricky for skating. But during summertime, it’s open for everyone to enjoy.

This is a free entry park and welcomes in-line skaters, skateboarders, and BMX bikers. The park remains unsupervised, hence it is imperative to bring suitable gear and protective equipment.

Janes Avenue Skate Park

Address: Woodridge, IL 60517, United States

Website: Janes Avenue Skate Park

Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (daily)

Price: Free

10. Don't miss out on Jameson's Charhouse

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Established over 30 years ago, Jameson’s Charhouse is known for its awesome Black Angus steak, fresh fish, and chops. You can spot the restaurant’s branches all over Illinois, including Woodridge. Join them to enjoy the delicious food with friends or family. But if you want to spend time indoors, yet have access to good food, delivery is available too.

Jameson's Charhouse

Address: 1001 W. 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517

Website: Jameson’s Charhouse

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 4pm - 8pm; Fri: 4pm - 8:30pm; Sat: 3pm - 8:30pm; Sun: 3pm - 7:30pm (closed on Mon)

Enjoy the greenery at Woodridge

Woodridge is a part of the Tree City USA Community, which puts you in a perfect spot to enjoy nature, but if you want more, there are plenty of things to do in Woodridge, Illinois. Whether indoors or outdoors, Woodridge promises to keep things interesting.