![]() Fox Valley Winery Source: belushi / shutterstock Toasting Wine Last but not least, one of the top attractions is the splash pad on the south side, treasured by families in the summer months.ĩ. The park is in a natural mesic-wet prairie basin, and is home to Oswego’s pantry garden, annually producing more than 1,000 lb of fresh produce for families in need. In winter families love the sledding hill and there’s an outdoor skating rink, depending on the conditions. To sum up, Prairie Point Community Park has 18 acres of soccer fields, a large concrete skate park, two full basketball courts and four lighted baseball/softball fields. The main public park in Oswego for active recreation is this 66-acre space surrounding the Oswegoland Park District headquarters. Prairie Point Community Park Source: Parilov / shutterstock Skateboarding ![]() Other inhabitants include North American river otters, American elk, a wide array of turtles and snakes in the Reptile House, and birds of prey like the red tail hawk, bald eagle, Harris hawk, Cooper’s hawk and peregrine falcon. Several of these, like the mountain lion or gray wolf, can no longer be found in the wild, or exist only in scarce numbers. Here you can view the wild species native to the Midwest. The Phillips Park Zoo has a history going back to 1915 and, unlike many attractions of its kind, is open daily all year round. It will take you around ten minutes to reach this public zoo in neighboring Aurora. Phillips Park Zoo Source: Erik Christian Voigt / shutterstock Phillips Park Zoo On weekends in September and October the farm has a lot going on, like an animal barn, 10-acre corn maze, wagon rides, and great food like kettle corn, apple cider donuts and homemade fudge.ħ. Then in fall you can come to pick a wide variety of apples, as well as pumpkins. In spring you can visit for planters, hanging baskets and all kinds of perennials, bedding flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables.Ī changing variety of fresh produce is available throughout the summer, from tomatoes to zucchini, hot and sweet peppers, onions and Illinois favorites like watermelon and peaches. Out in the farmland to the south of the town is a classic farmstand, open late April through May, and then opening again from mid-July to the last weekend of October. Keller’s Farmstand Source: xsense / shutterstock Pumpkins Some of the other attractions at the center include bumper boats, a special water fight area, 18 holes of mini golf, a driving range and golf center. Sugar Grove Speedway is a ¼ mile circuit for up to 16 karts, and with two-seaters available so kids can join their parents.Ī little more serious is the adult-only Wrangler, with turns specially designed for drifting. Surely the top attraction here is the pair of go-kart tracks, both with smooth concrete surfaces. It’s no exaggeration to say that this family fun center close to Raging Waves in Sugar Grove has something for everyone. Sugar Grove Family Fun Center Source: Andrey Armyagov / shutterstock Mini Golf In the space of a few blocks are specialty stores for designer homewares, health food, collectibles, bicycle gear, flowers and prom rentals, as well as a craft brewery, a donut shop and a smattering of eateries for Mexican, contemporary American and pub grub.ĥ. Downtown Oswego Source: Jauerback / Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 Downtown OswegoĪlthough Oswego’s population has skyrocketed over the last two decades, the village has been around for 170+ years, and nowhere is this more visible than downtown.Ī lot of careful work has been done improving the streetscape, preserving historic architecture and attracting independent businesses to this district.ĭowntown is also the setting for exciting events, like Oswego Beats & Eats, the Country Market, Brew at the Bridge, Wine on the Fox and the much-loved Christmas Walk. ![]() Oswego is also within minutes of some excellent family attractions, like the largest waterpark in Illinois or the quaint Keller’s Farmstand, which offers all kinds of fun in the fall. Oswego is on the idyllic banks of the Fox River, and has several beautiful waterfront parks where you can relax, launch a canoe or kayak or follow the long-distance Fox River Trail.Īs the village has grown, the downtown has been completely revitalized, and is now an endearing shopping and dining area with attractive brick buildings. The fast-growing village of Oswego, about 45 miles west of downtown Chicago, has doubled in size since 2000.
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