Shopping and Recreation in Streamwood, Illinois (IL)

Shopping and Recreation

Shop until you drop! The northwest suburban area is a shopper's paradise. With so many stores from which to choose, shoppers come from miles away to visit Streamwood's enviable shopping district. From small specialty stores, to large, nationally known chains, nearly any shopping need can be met by local vendors. If it is a mall you desire, Streamwood sits in the geographical center of five major malls. The closest is Woodfield Mall, one of the nation's largest indoor retail centers. Stratford Square, Charlestowne and Spring Hill Malls are all large, strongly anchored retail sites. Each of these four malls are within a short 15-20 minute drive. The Huntley Outlet Mall, on I-90 west in Huntley, provides upscale items at discount prices.

Streamwood boasts an excellent and diversified mix of recreational facilities. An abundance of recreational attractions can be found in Streamwood and surrounding areas. The beautiful 4,500 acre Janura Forest Preserve bounds the northern end of Streamwood, providing a natural buffer to adjacent suburban communities. The Preserve provides hiking, biking and horseback riding. Picnic areas conveniently bring you and your family back to nature. Poplar Creek supports a variety of fresh water fish. There is also a restored sample of the original prairie of Illinois.

Park Place fun slide in activity pool The award winning Streamwood Park District operates a number of facilities throughout the community. The Park District has two community centers, 38 parks encompassing a total of 250 acres, nine playing fields, four tennis courts, 19 jogging paths, 27 playgrounds, three public swimming pools (two indoor, one outdoor) and two winter ice skating rinks. Preschool for ages three to five is available to residents, located in varying locations in the Village.

Park Place has a full indoor basketball court.

A new community center, Park Place, offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor basketball courts, indoor aquatic center comprised of a large lap and leisure pool, aerobics studio, and elevated indoor track. Recreational services are available to residents of all ages, including creative dramatics for children, a children's museum, classes in adult investment strategies, stress management, and a Senior Center.

Also operated by the Streamwood Park District, The Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum shows what life in the area was like years ago.

Streamwood Oaks Golf Course is a municipally-owned, nine-hole golf course open to the public. Operated by the Village, this 3,404 yard championship course was designated one of the most challenging golf courses in Illinois.

The Poplar Creek Public Library offers a vast array of books, written material, services and education/recreational programs, designated for all age groups. Meeting the needs of higher learning, Elgin Community College is located within a short driving distance from Streamwood.

Nearby communities also have much to offer. The Elgin campus of Elgin Community College, or the Hemmens Auditorium, in downtown Elgin bring in top entertainment, plays and concerts. The Rosemont Horizon and the Arlington International Racecourse and Convention Center have items of interest year round. Each neighboring community of Streamwood offers its own variety of theater, shows, museums and historical attractions.

Village of Streamwood
301 E. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107-3096
(630) 736-3800

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