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We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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Escape to Kankakee County!
Lose yourself in the natural beauty of the Kankakee River and Kankakee River State Park, you won't be disappointed.

Kids & Family

From splash pad fun to discovering a world of make-believe to learning about our solar system, kids of all ages will have a blast with all that Kankakee County has to offer.



Bird Park Family Fun Station
Bird Park Family Fun Station
 Located on the shores of the Kankakee River, the station offers opportunities to view wildlife and p
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Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza
Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza
 This new facility provides hours of fun for kids of all ages with skateboarding in the summer and ic
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Exploration Station...a children's museum
Exploration Station...a children's museum
 Little imaginations grow big in this world of discovery and make believe. Fly a plane, play dress-up
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Hobbies R 4 U
Hobbies R 4 U
 There is a unique hobby for every person and every season in this toy store. - Drive remote control
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House of Sportz
House of Sportz
 This elite training facility offers year-round baseball and softball classes, camps, clinics, sports
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Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena
 Indoor sports complex featuring an NHL rink and state-of-the-art fitness center. Learn to ice skate.
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Kankakee Railroad Museum
Kankakee Railroad Museum
 See model railroad displays, a real trolley car, Union Pacific caboose and a restored Pullman coach
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KVPD Rec Center
KVPD Rec Center
 Kankakee County's newest indoor sports facility offers a full gymnasium with open gym for youth, tee
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Legacy Park
Legacy Park
 66- acre Legacy Park offers soccer and softball fields, a regulation size skating rink, tennis court
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Little Me Learn & Play Studio
Little Me Learn & Play Studio
 Your youngster will enjoy programs and special events in music, art, language and more for children
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Strickler Planetarium
Strickler Planetarium
 This digital planetarium is dedicated to educating people of all ages about the natural world. Fly a
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TNT Hitting Sports Academy
TNT Hitting Sports Academy
 Your local indoor baseball and softball training facility.
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Washington Skate Park
Washington Skate Park
 Enjoy the playground and basketball courts, or try your luck at the skate park.
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Willowhaven Interpretive Center
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
This hands-on nature center houses exhibits focused on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural h
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