Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park
4.6(656)4.6 out of 5 stars, 656 reviews Chicago, IL
About Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park
Pirates' Cove offers a budget-friendly, Halloween-themed amusement park experience ideal for young children (ages 2-8), particularly toddlers. Its unique value proposition is the low cost (only children are charged), focus on very young children, and relaxed atmosphere.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Toddlers and young children (ages 2-8).Families looking for an affordable day out.Families who want to bring their own food and drinks.Best for ages 2-8. Most rides have posted age limits of 3-9.Older children might find the park too small and not exciting enough.
Why families love it
- No height or age restrictions on rides, perfect for toddlers wanting to participate in 'big kid' activities.
- Friendly and helpful staff who actively supervise young children, even assisting with paddle boats.
- Parents can bring their own food and drinks for picnics.
- Affordable pricing; only children are charged admission.
- Crocs are acceptable footwear, despite the socks and gym shoes recommendation.
- Low cost, especially for toddlers.
Insider tips
- Bring your own food and drinks to save money.
- Crocs are acceptable footwear.
- Consider visiting on a weekday to avoid longer lines.
- This park is geared towards younger children (under 8).
Good to know before you go
- If you have children over age 8; they may not find enough to do.
- Weekends may result in longer wait times.
- Lines can get long.
- Food and drinks sold inside are expensive.
- Older children (over 8) may find it less engaging.
- Crowds
- Lines can be long, likely worse on weekends.
- Value
- Children's admission is charged, but adults are free. Food and drinks inside are expensive. Provides good value for young children.
- Food
- Outside food and drinks are allowed.
- Accessibility
- No accessibility information mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- Staff supervision of young children on rides is highlighted.
What parents say
"Such a cute little park for young kids! I want to start with it is not a place where you will get wet so you DO NOT need swim suits. That was a mistake I made. I assumed when I seen the duck paddle boats water was involved. If you have smaller children maybe under 8 this is the best place to go! Kids older might not enjoy it as much. It is geared towards the younger children. The rides have no height or age limits which I love! Perfect for the little kids who want to do what the “big” kids do like my 2 year old! The staff are very friendly and helpful. I seen smaller kids around 1 on the paddl"
7 months ago
"This small amusement park was a hit with the kids—they had a blast on all the rides and attractions. Although the lines were a bit long, the fun and excitement made up for it. A great value and a memorable experience for families!"
5 months ago
"Affordable for a weekday escape for our toddler son. Pirates Cove will only charge a fee for the child and not the adults with them! We just discovered Elk grove Park district have lots of nice amenities and are affordable for non residents."
8 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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