If you want to inspire adventure and exploration in your little ones, there’s a secret children’s garden in Elwood, Illinois that will be perfect for them. Featuring tons of whimsical delights, this place is absolutely unforgettable.

Your kids will soon be begging you to take them here. Scroll on for more details.

The Elwood Children's Garden in northern Illinois is an interactive space for kids to pretend and learn about nature. It is free to attend, and there is free parking on site.
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You'll easily fill about an hour of time at this children's garden. It features a tiny maze, a sand pit, a pretend farm, a playhouse, small pavilions with picnic benches, and so much more. There is something here to engage each and every sense.
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Kids love Peter Rabbit's Garden where they can make mud pies and play a nature-themed tic-tac-toe game. You may even find real bunnies roaming around.
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There are also bridges, a yellow brick path, outdoor xylophones, and even fruits and vegetables to pick. There's always something new to discover here, so there's always a reason to come back.
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This whimsical children's garden promotes learning without your kids even knowing it. They'll unearth all the joys of gardening and playing in the dirt at this fabulous place.
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The garden is open daily from dusk until dawn with a brief maintenance period each Tuesday morning during which the space is off limits. Bring your little ones for the time of their lives.
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The Elwood Children’s Garden is located at 801 N Chicago St., Elwood, IL 60421.

For more like this, check out 10 more free outdoor activities in Illinois you can’t afford to miss.

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