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TreeTop Escape

201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

Overview

Category:Best Indoor Playgrounds
Location:Chicago, IL

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

TreeTop Escape is primarily an energetic indoor play space ideal for kids to burn off energy, making it a highly recommended venue for birthday parties due to its well-designed play areas, accommodating staff, and comprehensive party packages. Adults can even join in on the fun with super fast slides and relax in a spacious atrium.

Key Highlights

  • Newly designed play area featuring fun slides, a tree house, and various play zones.
  • Play environment perfectly fits children's size and energy levels, allowing them to run around and burn energy.
  • Birthday party packages are inclusive, providing plates, napkins, and 24 cupcakes.
  • Wonderful and accommodating staff, particularly helpful for parties, with attendants prepping everything in advance.
  • Adults are welcome to use the super fast slides.
  • Large atrium with tables and chairs provides a comfortable space for adults to eat and relax while kids play.

Standout Features

  • Newly designed play area with slides, a tree house, and multiple play zones.
  • Adorable new party room for private celebrations.
  • Spacious atrium with tables and chairs for adult relaxation and dining.
  • Super fast slides enjoyed by both children and adults.
  • Inclusive birthday party amenities: plates, napkins, and 24 cupcakes provided.
  • Accommodating staff and dedicated party attendants ensure smooth event execution.

Perfect For

Ideal for active children, particularly around 3-10 years old, as it fits their size and energy level (e.g., successful 5th birthday party).
Adults can also enjoy the super fast slides, indicating appeal beyond just young children.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for active children (especially 5-year-olds) where parents want a stress-free, all-inclusive experience.
Kids who need a space to run around and burn off energy.
Playdates for children where adults want a comfortable space to relax nearby.
Non-West Chicago residents seeking good value for party hosting.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Consider TreeTop Escape for a stress-free birthday party experience, as staff are highly accommodating and handle prep work.
  • If planning a birthday party, carefully check the strict maximum guest count as there's no flexibility for additional attendees.
  • Non-West Chicago residents find the pricing for parties to be reasonable.
  • Parents celebrating parties can bring certain types of alcohol for adult guests.

Things to Consider

  • Strict maximum guest count for birthday party bookings, with no option to pay an additional fee per person for extra guests beyond the limit.

Price & Value

The $10 entry price is considered 'worth it' for individual play. Birthday party packages are not 'too expensive' for non-West Chicago residents and include significant amenities (plates, napkins, 24 cupcakes), offering good value for money.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Birthday party packages include 24 cupcakes, plates, and napkins.
  • Certain alcoholic beverages are permitted for adults during parties (BYOB policy for specific types).

🚗Parking Info

  • No specific information about parking was mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • No specific details on general crowd levels, but party booking has strict maximum limits.

🛡️Safety Features

  • No explicit safety features were detailed, but the 'newly designed play area' suggests modern and potentially safer equipment.

When to Avoid

  • Hosting birthday parties if your guest list significantly exceeds the strict maximum capacity, as there's no option to pay for additional guests.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Birthday Parties at TreeTop Escape

$220R / $265NR

Duration: 2 hours (for TreeTop Escape admission and Party Hut)

Available year-round for birthday parties, graduations, celebrations, or small family gatherings. Playtime in TreeTop Escape is not private during parties.

Includes:
  • Admission to TreeTop Escape for 40 guests
  • Party Hut
  • 24 cupcakes

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Halloween Celebration

Friday, October 10

Not specified

Halloween games and lots of fun treats at the ARC Center.

🍎Food Policy

  • Outside food and beverage are allowed for birthday parties.
  • Optional food (pizza) and drinks (soda, lemonade, water bottles) are available for order for birthday parties.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Overall guest count for birthday parties cannot exceed 40 people.

📅Booking Policy

  • Daily admission can only be purchased on-site.
  • Playtime in TreeTop Escape is not private during birthday parties; other patrons may be present.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 5 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Pricing can be high (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Vicki De Dea

Vicki De Dea

4 months ago

While visiting with my great grandson we went here and had a great time. He enjoyed it and was surprised how it fit his size and energy level.

Alicia Murphy

Alicia Murphy

2 months ago

Really cool spot but not accommodating at all When trying to book a party. It’s a very strict max but the capacity of the facility is higher. Not able to pay any fee additionally per person. The park district rep was nice enough and I’m sure she was just following their rules but still unfortunate and impacts my review.

Sara Perez

Sara Perez

a year ago

Had daughter’s birthday party there. Great space for kids to just enjoy and run around! As a non West Chicago resident, it isn’t too expensive! They include all plates napkins and 24 cupcakes with the party. Adults went down the slides too! They are super fast! 🤩 Found out after you can even bring certain alcohols for adults! The big atrium with tables and chairs makes a perfect space for eating and hanging out while kids play.

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

2 months ago

Great place for kids to run around and burn off energy. The $10 price is worth it and the kids love it.

Alyssa Kaplan

Alyssa Kaplan

2 years ago

We had the pleasure of hosting our daughter's 5th birthday party here. The staff was wonderful and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed for a smooth party. Our party attendant, Ben, had everything prepped and ready before we even got there. The newly designed play area was perfect and my daughter and her friends enjoyed all of the fun slides, tree house and play areas as well as the adorable new party room! We would highly recommend hosting a party here if you'd like to sit back, relax and let the kids have fun.

Contact Information

201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews14
Recent Reviews5