The Outstanding Theme Park In Illinois That Has Everyone Making A Hullabaloo
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published June 04, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Illinois’ seasonal attractions bring so much joy and fun to the long days of summer. If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids entertained outdoors all summer, there’s an amazing theme park in Elk Grove Village that is all the rage. Go ride the seven seas in search for buried treasure on this swashbuckling adventure. Scroll on for more details for Pirate’s Cove Children’s Theme Park, a beloved seasonal attraction in Illinois.
Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park in northern Illinois is a seasonal attraction that is open June through August. Uncover the area's best treasure at this fun-filled park that will take kids ages 1 through 9 on a tropical adventure.
This amazing pirate-themed attraction inspires imagination and stimulates creativity in children. It is recommended that you wear socks and gym shoes to play here.
Attractions include Pete's Pirate Ship, which is modeled after an 18th century boat. The upper deck is great for views of the whole park while enjoying a meal, and the lower deck is an activity area for arts and crafts.
Other activities include the carousel, Camelot's castle, a bounce house, a giant slide, a 20-foot climbing wall, a safari train ride, and a pirate carnival ride. You won't know if you're at a park or the state fair when you visit this amazing place.
Last but not least is the Swashbuckler Wharf Fun Stage where live performances are given Monday through Thursday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Themed days also make visits to this park extra fun. Check the attraction's website (link below) for which theme is scheduled for which days.
Themes are every Wednesday and Friday and include fun events like Haunted Cove, Under the Sea Day, Santa's Summer Vacation, Medieval Night, Celebrating America, and Wild West Night.
Pirate's Cove is just one of many fun things you can do through the Elk Grove Park District. This incredible suburb also contains many parks, playgrounds, pools, and more.
