Bensenville can be explored through a wide range of interests: sports and exercise take center stage at the Redmond Recreational Complex, Fischer Farm offers a glimpse into local family history and seasonal produce, while the Bensenville Center Theatre offers movies and community events. When planning, a good first question is whether you would rather focus on sports facilities, swimming, farm-related activities, or culture.
Sports and Exercise at the Redmond Recreational Complex
The Redmond Recreational Complex covers 88 acres and offers indoor and outdoor sports such as baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, figure skating, and ice hockey. The complex also includes three indoor ice rinks, an inline skating track, a skateboard park, the Outer Edge ropes course, and a climbing wall. Its offerings range from team and ice sports to wheeled activities and climbing.
If you prefer spending time outdoors, the complex has a 1.1-mile path along the Redmond Reservoir. It is suitable for jogging, cycling, and walking. The path’s length and the activities mentioned offer a practical guide when choosing between using the trail and the complex’s sports facilities.
Swimming and Diving Area
The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center has an 8-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, a 13-foot-deep diving pool, and a 1-meter diving board. Family swim is also offered there. Since swim times may vary, it’s a good idea to check the current swim schedule before planning. This helps you assess the facilities based on the pools and diving area, and consider family swim as a separate activity option.
Fischer Farm: Tours, School Program, and Harvest
At Fischer Farm, you can book tours about the family that has had a lasting impact on Bensenville. A farm day is also offered for school groups: participants can meet the animals and visit the gardens. This distinction is useful when planning: the tour focuses on family history, while the farm day is specifically for classes.
The CSA is another way to connect with the farm. Community members purchase a share to receive freshly harvested produce weekly or every other week. The harvest season begins in mid-June and runs through October. If you’re interested in this option, you can factor both the required share and the seasonal timeframe into your plans.
Movies, Community, and Golf
Operated by the Village of Bensenville, the Bensenville Center Theatre offers the public first-run movies and classics. The program also includes community events, and private rentals are available. The theater is therefore a cultural option alongside the sports and farm-related activities that Bensenville also offers.
White Pines Golf Club is a facility of the Bensenville Park District. Covering more than 260 acres, it has two 18-hole championship courses. This offers a clear contrast to the wide range of activities at the Redmond Recreational Complex—a helpful distinction when deciding what to focus on during your trip.
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