With more than 12,000 seats, the largest outdoor concert venue in the Midwest calls Tinley Park home.
Opening in 1990 as the World Music Theater (later the Tweeter Center), the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, as it has been named since 2006, has brought live music to more than 400,000 music fans a year. Such world-class acts as Cher and the Grateful Dead have played here, with each season bringing diverse acts from country to rock to hip-hop.
Unless otherwise noted, a parking fee is included in the ticket price. VIP, VIP Plus, limo and oversized vehicle parking are available for an additional charge of $30, $40, $50 and $75, respectively.
Next to the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center and park district offices, the district-owned White Water Canyon Water Park is a colorful and popular series of water slides, pools, play areas and the interactive fountains of the spray ground. The main pool features zero-depth entry, meaning it slants into the water like a beach. It also has a one-meter diving board, a three-meter drop slide and an interactive children's play area. There's also 600-foot lazy river for relaxing on single or double inner tubes that runs through the park and some paths with splash buckets. Sand play areas, locker rooms, restrooms and a full-service concession stand are also available. Birthday party packages are offered.
The batting cages and popular miniature golf courses that make up Tinley Junction are part of the larger McCarthy Park and next to the Jaycee Grove picnic area. Concessions are available. Portable restrooms are available in McCarthy Park April 1 to Oct. 31.
The 18-hole mini golf course includes a model train track with working train, a nod to Tinley Park's railroad heritage. On Mondays, all games are $3.50. Group rates are available.
The five professional batting cages have slow, medium and fast for hardball and slow and fast for softball. It's 75 cents for 15 pitches.
Rolling Sounds Entertainment provides music for your celebration. Since 1989, Rolling Sounds has offered DJs and audio equipment.
Offering the widest array of amusement and entertainment in town, Odyssey Fun World is for children and parents alike. Entry is free, but tickets must be purchased for games, and individual charges apply for most rides and attractions. Go Karts, batting cages, laser tag, indoor roller coasters, ferris wheel, bumper boats, paddle boats and MiniGolf are examples of good times waiting to be had. Birthday and party packages are available, as well as other specials and discounts on tickets and concessions that can be found on the website.
The Tinley Park District turned the house of the town's first mayor, Henry Vogt, into an elegant and functional art center. The center offers the men, women and children of Tinley Park the opportunity to experience art through local artist galleries and classes (watercolor, stained glass, youth art programs and oil painting). The galleries are free to the public and classes are very affordable. The center also sells original prints.
The Tinley Park Historical Society is centered around two buildings: the old Zion Lutheran Church (est. 1884) and a replica of an early Tinley Park school house/village hall. The Historical Society houses an impressive array of early settler artifacts, all of which were donated by local families. The Landmark Chapel and New Saenger Hall can be rented out for weddings.
The Tinley Park Historical Society urges visitors to donate to support this piece of local history.
Awesome Lawn Signs offers a variety of amusing and attractive lawn signs, including an eight-foot stork. Signs are rented for either a one day or seven day rental, with flat rates for each. Clowns, balloons and a balloonist are also available for parties or special occasions.
Looking for great fun for the entire family that won't break the bank? If so, roll on down to Centennial Lanes today. Specializing in parties and open bowl for all ages, Centennial has over two and a half dozen lanes to choose from, and even has bumpers for the kiddies. Are you a serious bowler? Then stop by the pro shop to get all of your bowling needs met. Centennial's lounge has alcohol specials every night; Fridays are Karaoke night. Check Centennial's website for league and special events.