Wheaton Park District, Wheaton

In Wheaton, a day at the park is never the same twice—unless, of course, you want it to be. The Wheaton Park District maintains 54 parks and special facilities that encompass everything from pools to hiking trails that weave through the area's lush outdoors. With just a glance at a few of its destinations and attractions, it becomes apparent that the district is serious about its commitment to "enrich the quality of community life." Wheaton Park District also includes Arrowhead Golf Club, DuPage County Historical Museum, and Colsey Zoo, where a trip introduces visitors to bobcats, goats, llamas, and other native Illinois wildlife.

The Clocktower Mini Golf & Skate Park, for instance, take up residence at Clocktower Commons. Here, 18 mini-golf holes wind past a central water feature while a new, recently renovated 12,000 square-foot skate park lets inline skaters and skateboarders practice tricks that are simply too rad for their parents' driveways. Wheaton Park District also includes The DuPage County Historical Museum and the Cosley Zoo, where a trip into the barn introduces visitors to goats, wooly llamas, and other local wildlife.