Your families are probably super excited about participating in tournaments at the Robert I Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, Illinois. However, as activity organizer you know your kids are going to need other things to do while visiting the area.
Fortunately, Aurora is located in the outer region of Greater Chicago, the third-largest city in the whole country, so there are lots of options. Check out these attractions and restaurants located near the Robert I Stuart Sports Complex as you are planning your itinerary.
Things to Do
Sky Zone
Sky Zone has trampolines as far as the eyes can see. These indoor trampoline parks feature freestyle bouncing and dodgeball, and just about everything else your kids might need to get that energy out of their system.
The Freestyle Jump dares them to let go of gravity and grab some air on wall-to-wall trampolines. They’ll want to show off their inner acrobat as “Go big or go home!” rings in their ears. SkySlam puts on a party above the basketball rim, then invites you and your family to join in. The hoops are at all different heights so everyone has a chance to rock the rim.
The original home of trampoline dodgeball, Sky Zone also plays host to Ultimate Dodgeball in walled courts. Foam Zone is all about big air and soft landings; watch your kids fly into a pool of foam squares, knowing they can’t get hurt. Sky Zone gives your kids the pure joy of flying. 87 Executive Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
Phillips Park Zoo
Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park right in Aurora by the Robert I Stuart Sports Complex. Originally established in 1915, it’s still open year-round with no admission fee. They see as their mission to provide a safe environment for visitors to gain a better understanding of the animal world through recreation and education.
Kids zone activities include the Phillips Park Zoo scavenger hunt. Find answers to questions with all the clues pertaining to animals found in the animal displays at the zoo. Your kids can play zoo word scramble or do cougar, raptor, wolf, and zoo word searches. They can also make their own animals, build a prairie, or go west across America with Lewis and Clark. 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505
Aurora Roller Skate Center
Another attraction near the Robert I Stuart Sports Complex is the Aurora Roller Skate Center. This is a roller rink for all ages that offers figure and speed skating; and just about everything else you can imagine. First, let’s be clear on the safety of rolling skating. Studies performed by the Consumer Products Safety Commission confirm it’s twice as safe as playgrounds, three times safer than football, and five times safer than riding a bike. So quit worrying!
Family Fun Night is Thursdays from with huge pizza deals and special rates for families. The most popular session for young people is the Fresh Fridays Skate Party on Friday nights. This is a real skating party with games, races, and the Big Battle; just ask about what that is if you’re curious! The snack bar stays open for your soon-to-be hungry youngsters. Saturday night they go back and forth between old school and new tunes, mixing in games, races and other activities. Enjoy the weekend matinees and school’s out sessions. 34 W 113 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
Funway
The ginormous Funway indoor and outdoor amusement center, seven miles north of the Robert I Stuart Sports Complex in Batavia, offers sports and games for all ages and includes a casual eatery for the hungry. It has over five acres of fun and recreation for the entire family to enjoy.
Start in the Outback Park for outdoor fun, especially in spring or summer. Get the adrenaline pumping with Bandit and Mini-Indy Kart Racing, or cool off with Water Wars or on Bumper Boats. Polish baseball and soccer skills with dedicated cages. Jam the rims with Jump Shot. Swing a club or two on the Western Trails Mini Golf Course. They’ve got bowling, roller skating, and laser tag! Grab a snack at the shady Outback Cafe where they serve hot dogs, pizza, chips, slushies, and delicious snow cones. 1335 S River St, Batavia, IL 60510
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center features a zero-depth entry pool that’s great for beginner swimmers, two drop-off slides that send riders careening into a plunge pool below, flume slides, play areas with spray guns, a waterfall, a small slide, and more. There are also two regulation sand volleyball courts, a sandy area with plenty of places to sit in the shade, and a concession stand that serves all sorts of sweet and savory treats. 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
The Basement Attractions
The Basement Attractions in Aurora offers a variety of different activities, each more exciting than the next. Here you will find escape rooms, laser tag, Zombie Outbreak, and the Basement of the Dead Haunted House. 50 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506
Places to Eat
Blueberry Hill Pancake House
At Blueberry Hill Pancake House they agree with Mom on never letting the kids leave home in the morning without having a good breakfast. That’s why they serve up super-generous, home-cooked meals in a warm, homey atmosphere. They’ve also got exceptional sandwiches and burgers for lunch. 405 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
Harner’s Bakery & Restaurant
Harner’s Bakery & Restaurant is an old-fashioned eatery with an on-site bakery located in North Aurora. A well-known local favorite since 1960, mention Harner’s to anyone in the Fox Valley area and watch their eyes light up. You’ve got to try the coconut shrimp dinner or the broiled Icelandic cod country platter. 10 W State St, North Aurora, IL 60542
South Moon BBQ
South Moon BBQ in nearby Montgomery cooks slow-smoked, true southern barbecue fresh daily. They are open from Wednesday through Sunday and are so popular that they even sell out sometimes. That’s how you know the food must be great! 100 E Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL 60520
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center
This one will feel like cheating because even though Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center makes the best pizza in town, family fun is their top priority. That’s why, in addition to their wonderful pies, they offer a huge game room and multilevel laser tag arena. 732 Prairie St, Aurora, IL 60506
Enjoying the area’s attractions and restaurants with your teammates is a bonding experience, and it promises a memorably fun time while you’re visiting Aurora’s Robert I Stuart Sports Complex in the western suburbs of Chicago.