Things to do in Oglesby with kids
2 attractions in Oglesby • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Oglesby with kids, all in one place. Oglesby is home to Matthiessen State Park and a stack of national & state parks for families, plus easy day trips across Illinois. Below are 2 family things to do in Oglesby with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
Published May 2026. Editorial oversight by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
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Planning a family day out in Oglesby
We currently cover two places to take the kids in Oglesby, Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock State Park. Hike past waterfalls and canyons carved by ancient streams in northern Illinois.
Hike sandstone canyons and seasonal waterfalls carved by ancient glacial meltwater.
Matthiessen State Park is pitched at all ages. Starved Rock State Park is pitched at all ages.
2 attractions in Oglesby
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