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Chicago Kali Bari (CKB)

Founded in 2018 by Ram Chakroborty, the CKB or Chicago Kālī Bari is a Hindu temple built to revere the goddess Kali. It is a safe space to worship and meditate for all those who wish to develop their spiritual selves. The temple organizes various religious, cultural events and also celebrates the Hindu Festivals all year long. The daily and weekly schedule is available on their website and includes Goddess Kali Pooja, devotional prayers, Lord Ganesha Pooja, Hanuman Chalisa, and much more. Read More

The Columbus Park Golf Course features wide fairways and receptive greens. This 9-hole, par 35 golf course is an ideal choice for novice golfers, also offering a challenge to the lower handicap players. The golf course provides a driving range, which includes the short game greens for the golfers to practice their swing. Golf league plays for men, and women are available at the golf course along with the skill training sessions for the kids.

The Chicago Cove Family Aquatic Park features a spray playground with a giant dumping bucket, a beach area, a zero-depth pool with diving boards, three water slides, 600 foot long lazy river, and more. There is also a six-lane swimming pool for lap swimmers. Several waterpark rentals are also available for private or group outings. The park also conducts diving and swim lessons for non-swimmers as well as swimmers.

The Deep River Waterpark is the second-largest publicly owned park in the USA, which is operated during the summers. The waterpark features rides for all age groups, including speed slides, Body and tube slides, two lazy rivers, a multi-lane mat slide racer, a water playground for the toddlers, a wave pool, and more. There are also interactive water challenge games hosted at the park. Housed in the waterpark is an interactive Play complex for kids that has a giant drop bucket, blasters, water jets, waterwheel, and more. Cabanas and gazebos are available as rentals for visitors to host any private event. Read More

The Devon Gurudwara Sahib is managed by the Sikh Resource Society (SRS), a not-for-profit organization of Chicago. The organization aims to provide resources related to Sikhism for all those who want to learn more about the respective community. Devotees visit the Gurudwara sahib to pray and listen to the Sikh hymns. Their weekly programs include Kirtan, Ardas, and Langar (Food of God), the details available on their website.

Formerly a nine-hole golf course, the Diversey Driving Range provides an exceptional modern golf experience. Restructured after the 1940s the driving range includes several practice facilities and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The mini-golf course is centered at Lincoln Park, which is a 5-minute drive from the driving range. Being Chicago’s most picturesque driving range, the practice facilities include multiple hitting mat areas and a synthetic turf range. The range also offers an exceptional view of the lake Michigan, Diversey Harbor, and the Lincoln Park Zoo. The golf course is open to all, and with the combined efforts of the Chicago park district (CPD), First Tee Chicago skill training sessions are also organized for the kids to enhance their golf playing skills. Read More

While enjoying the comforts of home and exploring the bountiful nature, the Donna Jo Campground is the perfect place for campers. This quiet campground, which is located in the proximity of the Indiana Dunne's State Park, is installed with several Full Hookup RV and tent sites. Campers can also enjoy the picturesque view of the small pond and the hiking trails near the campground.

Located in the Indiana Dunne's State Park, the Dunewood Campground consists of 66 tent camping sites and 53 RV sites. No water or electric hookups, are available but have a source of potable water near the camping sites. Each site has hot/ cold washrooms and modern restrooms. Lake View Beach on Lake Michigan is just 1.5 miles away from the campsite and is a famous attraction nearby.

The Edgebrook Golf Course is one of the oldest and unique golf course in the Forest Preserve. It is an 18-hole course that features a full driving range and large practice greens with a sand bunker. With 2 par 5’s and 2 par 3’s, the course offers a challenging golf experience for the golfers.

Founded in the year 2009, the El Paseo Community Garden was formed by the collective efforts of several volunteers and donations. The garden stretched across an acre of land and offers food forest, public gathering spaces, monarch butterfly prairie, and gardening. Visitors are offered several individuals and collective beds for gardening. Not only is the garden responsible for growing healthy foods, but, also partners with the local organization to unite the neighborhood by conducting numerous programs and events. Read More