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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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Upcoming Events
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Oct
St. Anne Pumpkin Fest
05
Oct
Cruis'n the Square
05
Oct
Fall Color Run
Oktoberfest
Experience celebrating Oktoberfest at some of our annual festivals and events.

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
 Along on the shores of the Kankakee River, view wildlife, play and picnic. ... Details
Bourbonnais Mobile Ice Rink
Bourbonnais Mobile Ice Rink
 This facility provides hours of fun for kids of all ages with skateboarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter. ... Details
Hedgeapple Arts
Hedgeapple Arts
 Art studio offering a wide range of classes and workshops to people of all ages. ... Details
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. Play in the Game Zo ... Details
Kankakee Area YMCA
Kankakee Area YMCA
The Kankakee Area YMCA is membership based and offers Health and Fitness Programs, Free Classes, Free Child Care, Youth ... Details
Kankakee Railroad Museum
Kankakee Railroad Museum
 See model railroad displays, a real trolley car, Union Pacific caboose and a restored Pullman coach car. ... Details
Legacy Park
Legacy Park
 66-acre Legacy Park offers soccer and softball fields, a regulation size skating rink, tennis courts, walking path, spla ... Details
Little Me Studio
Little Me Studio
 Your youngster will enjoy programs and special events in music, art, language and more for children ages six mo. to 12 y ... Details
RecCenter
RecCenter
 Indoor sports facility offers a full gymnasium with open gym for youth, teens, adults and family time as well as a renta ... Details
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
 Family friendly water park with body and tube slides, water playground, sand volleyball and small event space rentals. ... Details
Strickler Planetarium
Strickler Planetarium
 This digital planetarium is dedicated to learning about the natural world. Fly a rocket, see the stars up close, and lea ... Details
The Grove
The Grove
 700 Main Street NW
Bourbonnais, IL
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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 fireplace. ... Details
Willowhaven Park & Nature Center
Willowhaven Park & Nature Center
 Visit this FREE, nature-based playground, 9-hole disc golf course, walking trail and dog park all new in 2018. ... Details
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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