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These parks and playgrounds take the humble slide to new levels.

By Judy Sutton Taylor
Published: May 15, 2012

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Jump Zone, Niles
Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden
Six Flags, Riptide Bay, Mega Wedgie slide
Jump Zone, Niles
Jump Zone, Niles
Jump Zone, Niles
Jump Zone, Niles
Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden
Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden
Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden
Pioneer Park, Morton Grove
Pioneer Park, Morton Grove
Raging Waves
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    The Musical Slide at Chicago Children’s Museum chimes when kids go over mega, piano-like keys. Navy Pier, 700 E Grand Ave (312-527-1000, chicagochildrensmuseum.org).

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  • Jump Zone, Niles

    Kids can emerge from the belly of the 28-foot inflatable crocodile via two slides at Jump Zone 6374 W Howard St, Niles (847-213-9260, jumpzoneparty.com).

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  • Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

    Slides resemble massive tree roots at the Children’s Garden at Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle (630-968-0074, mortonarb.org).

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  • Six Flags, Riptide Bay, Mega Wedgie slide

    Great America’s Mega Wedgie is five stories high, 83 feet wide and likely to live up to its name when it propels you at speeds up to 40mph. Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee (847-249-1776, sixflags.com/greatamerica).

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  • Jump Zone, Niles

    Jump Zone, Niles

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  • Jump Zone, Niles

    Jump Zone, Niles

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  • Jump Zone, Niles

    Jump Zone, Niles

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  • Jump Zone, Niles

    Jump Zone, Niles

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  • Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

    Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

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  • Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

    Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

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  • Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

    Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

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  • Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

    Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

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  • Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

    Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

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  • Raging Waves

    Raging Waves

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The Musical Slide at Chicago Children’s Museum chimes when kids go over mega, piano-like keys. Navy Pier, 700 E Grand Ave (312-527-1000, chicagochildrensmuseum.org).

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