Sky Zone Trampoline Park

If you’ve got a kid between 5 and 12 who needs to burn off some serious energy, this Vernon Hills trampoline park gets the job done. They recently renovated, and it shows — the place feels a lot more put-together than it used to. Birthday parties book up fast here, which tells you something; parents keep coming back because the staff actually pays attention and the whole process is low-stress. You can see the kids from the seating area, there are picnic tables if you’re settling in for a while, and parking is easy. Memberships are worth looking into if you live nearby — it adds up fast at drop-in rates.