Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Elgin

A free Elgin zoo with bison, elk and deer year-round, plus a seasonal farm zoo in summer. Coordinates estimated from the adjacent Elgin Public Museum's location.

An Elgin indoor play space with an attached cafe. Coordinates estimated from the street address.

An Elgin recreation center with a climbing wall, ropes courses and auto-belays, including kid-friendly routes. Coordinates estimated from the street address.

The oldest museum building in Illinois still in use, in Elgin's Lords Park.

A 67-acre Elgin nature center with trails and indoor nature exhibits. Coordinates estimated from the street address.