Lords Park is currently home to some of the area's destination facilities including the Elgin Public Museum, the Lords Park Zoo, the historic Pavilion and the Lord's Park Aquatic Center.
Elgin is a vibrant city with a rich history and diverse offerings in Cook and Kane counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Chicago along the Fox River. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 114,797.
Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois. It was originally established in 1915, and is still open year-round with no admission charge. It was once home to exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys, but the zoo's focus changed to native animals after Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934.
Kane County is a county located in the state of Illinois, United States. According to the 2020 census, the county had a population of 516,522. The county seat is Geneva, and the largest city is Aurora. Kane County's most prominent natural feature is the Fox River.
The Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Aurora, Illinois, is a sacred place for devotees to experience the blessings and teachings of Sai Baba. Founded by the Sai Samsthan of America, the temple follows similar worship traditions to Shirdi, India, with aratis, bhajans, chanting of the Vishnu Sahasranama, and daily recitation of the Sai Satcharita.
Blackberry Farm is a vibrant living history museum where the lives of pioneers are recreated through educational shows and hands-on fun activities. Admission to Blackberry Farm includes unlimited rides on the train, hay cart, pedal tractor, rowboat, carousel, and ponies.
