Elmhurst kids embark on Eldridge Park adventure
Elmhurst's Eldridge Park doesn't exactly remind you of the Amazon rain forest.
And it won't easily be confused with the jungles of Africa, the wilds of the Sonoran Desert or the icy landscape of the North Pole.
But on Saturday, the park offered its share of adventures for kids who could do a little fishing, hunt for bugs or come face-to-face with some exotic animals.
It was all part of the Eldridge Adventure Day celebration, sponsored by Elmhurst Park District, that also included carnival games, face painting and several food trucks for mom and dad. And if all that wasn't enough, visitors also could check out the Elmhurst Police Department's mobile command unit.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com2-year-old Marcos Martinez of Elmhurst gets a closer look at a Dumerils Ground Boa, courtesy of Animals for Awareness at the Elmhurst Park District sponsored Eldridge Adventure Day Saturday.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com2-year-old Luca Celli and mom Kelly Celli of Elmhurst, meet with Eco the Raccoon at the Elmhurst Park District sponsored Eldridge Adventure Day Saturday.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.comKessler, left, and Brenner Dayton participated in the fishing derby, but so far Brenner caught only some bullfrogs during the Elmhurst Park District sponsored Eldridge Adventure Day Saturday.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.comKessler, left, and Brenner Dayton participated in the fishing derby, but so far Brenner caught only some bullfrogs during the Elmhurst Park District sponsored Eldridge Adventure Day Saturday.
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