How West Chicago Park District created an indoor jungle adventure
By Ashleigh Torbert
When the West Chicago Park District opened the ARC Center in 2014, the goal was simple yet ambitious: to bring all the city’s recreation services under one roof and to create a true community hub for residents of all ages.
Central to that mission was a 3,500-square-foot indoor playground designed for children from birth to eight years old.
It didn’t take long for the playground to become the heart of the facility, a beloved space where imaginations soared, families gathered, and memories were made.