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The Whimsical Playground In Illinois That’s Straight Out Of A Storybook

Blackberry Farm Adventure Playground in Aurora offers a fun and educational pioneer-themed experience for kids.

Published Feb 14, 2017

Written by 

Amanda Glandon

Instead of taking the kids to the same old playground down the street, try taking them to Blackberry Farm Adventure Playground in Aurora this year. The playground takes kids back in time to experience the lives of pioneers, making it both fun and educational!

The playground provides enough fun to keep children busy all day long.

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Admission includes unlimited train and hay wagon rides.

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Kids can climb to the many different viewing decks through a network of tunnels.

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For many, the zip line is the best part of the playground.

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The children will delight in searching for slides to shoot down and ropes to climb.

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Blackberry Farms is a living museum with many more attractions, so be sure to plan for a full day!

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Blackberry Farm Adventure Playground is located at 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora.

What are your favorite playgrounds in Illinois? Let us know in the comments.

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