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Schmidt Burnham Log House

Schram Memorial Chapel Splash Landings
glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/ glenviewparks.org
schram-memorial-chapel 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview • 847.486.5372
1799 Patriot Blvd., Glenview • 224.521.2562 No matter what the season, there’s always plenty of
This historic nondenominational chapel served as a water fun at the Glenview Park District’s four-pool
house of worship for thousands of servicemen and indoor aquatic center. Bring the whole family to enjoy
woman passing through the former Naval Air Station. the Play Pool, sloping from zero depth to 3½ feet with
The building was moved from its original location and waterslide and interactive water play. Keep fit by
painstakingly restored. Available for groups, individuals swimming laps; soak the stress of the day away in the
and organizations. whirlpool or just relax in the soothing warm water of
the therapy pool.
Skokie Heritage Museum
skokiehistory.info The Talking Farm
8031 Floral Ave., Skokie • 847.677.6672 thetalkingfarm.org
The Historic Engine House is a beautifully restored 3669 Howard St., Skokie • 847.425.5125
building with a reference library for public use. The Fire A non-profit dedicated to educating the community
Department exhibit includes a reconstructed 1800s about agriculture, biodiversity, and horticulture.
Ladder Truck, a newly refurbished 1860s Rumsley Using sustainable practices, they grow and distribute
Hand Pumper, 1800s Hose Cart, 1920s Chemical Tank, seasonal produce, herbs, and flowers to farmers
an original 1880s dress hat, numerous nozzles, and markets, food pantries and local restaurants. Visit
much more. The second floor is an open space their website to learn about special events such as
appropriate for school group programs, private farm dinners, barbecues, lectures and an annual
rentals, meetings, and traveling exhibits. Fall Hullabaloo.
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Wagner Farm
sculpturepark.org glenviewparks.org
McCormick Boulevard between 1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview • 847.657.1506
Touhy & Dempster Street, Skokie • 847.679.4265 One of the last working dairy farms in Cook County is
A collaboration of public and private advocates turned open to the public for recreation and learning. Explore
an eyesore into this beautiful park that runs for two the world of American agriculture and rural life as it
miles from Dempster Street to Touhy Avenue in Skokie existed in 1920–1950s. See how bread was made in a
and displays more than 60 sculptures by artists of wood stove, take a hay ride or milk a cow. If your kids’
local, national and international reputation. A lovely think that milk comes in a carton and chicken comes
landscaped and easily accessible place to stroll, in a package, it’s time to visit.
rollerblade or bicycle. Free monthly public tours
offered by well-trained volunteer docents. Private
group tours available for a nominal charge.

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