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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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Making the Move to Kankakee County
Kankakee County offers the perfect blend of opportunity, momentum and fun.

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.



Adventure Commons
Adventure Commons
 70,000-sq.-ft. recreational facility complete with indoor turf field and four basketball courts. Ide
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Bird Park Family Fun Station
Bird Park Family Fun Station
 Along on the shores of the Kankakee River, view wildlife, play and picnic.
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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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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 Area YMCA
Kankakee Area YMCA
The Kankakee Area YMCA is membership based and offers Health and Fitness Programs, Free Classes, Fre
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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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Legacy Park & Splash Pad
Legacy Park & Splash Pad
 66-acre Legacy Park offers soccer and softball fields, a regulation size skating rink, tennis courts
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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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RecCenter
RecCenter
 Indoor sports facility offers a full gymnasium with open gym for youth, teens, adults and family tim
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Strickler Planetarium
Strickler Planetarium
 This digital planetarium is dedicated to learning about the natural world. Fly a rocket, see the sta
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The Square on Second
The Square on Second
 Enjoy this family-friendly park including playground, zip line, jump pillow, splash pad and fireplac
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TNT Hitting Sports Academy
TNT Hitting Sports Academy
 Indoor baseball and softball training facility.
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Willowhaven Park & Nature Center
Willowhaven Park & Nature Center
 This hands-on nature center houses exhibits focused on Illinois wildlife, conversation and natural h
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