Activities for Kids

It’s All Downhill: The 15 Most Awesome Slides in the World

Whatever thrill you seek, the world's most amazing slides will have an answer.

By Allison Sutcliffe August 20, 2017

No matter what age you are, there’s something thrilling about slides—the wind in your hair, that free fall feeling. That’s why we scoured the globe to find the coolest ones around. From artsy and playful to just plain heart pounding, these slides will turn your typical playground fave green with envy. Click through the gallery to view.

Maggie Daley Park Slide – Chicago, Il

The Climb: Take all other parks, give them a dose of steroids, and you have Maggie Daley Park. It's that cool. While there are certainly areas within the play structure you can climb, the Wave Hill is a 16,530 square foot play area with a rolling topography where kids can climb what feels like a mountain to them, roll down, and do it all over again.

Online: chicagoparkdistrict.com