Kids Birthday Parties in Arlington Heights, IL and Libertyville, IL
Celebrate your child's birthday with a memorable and fun-filled outing to Hot Ground Gym. Voted one of the best kid birthday party places in Chicagoland, your child and their friends will have the time of their lives at our indoor facilities.
The Best Place to Have a Birthday Party Near Chicago
Host an obstacle course birthday party your kid won’t forget! Our kids’ gym birthday party sessions are instructor-led, so parents can relax while their children enjoy team-building “missions.”
Veteran-owned and operated, Hot Ground Gym’s obstacle-based fitness and challenging teambuilding activities are designed to inspire adventure in a controlled environment. We’re located in Arlington Heights near Palatine, Wheeling, and Buffalo Grove and in Libertyville close by to Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
Veteran-owned and operated, Hot Ground Gym’s obstacle-based fitness and challenging teambuilding activities are designed to inspire adventure in a controlled environment. We’re located in Arlington Heights near Palatine, Wheeling, and Buffalo Grove and in Libertyville close by to Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
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Obstacle Course Birthday Parties for Children
Our 90-minute kids’ team building birthday provides 60-minutes of instructor guided activities with our trained staff and 30 minutes in the party area to enjoy food and cake. Hot Ground Gym’s party programs are customized to suit different age groups. They include military inspired obstacle-course-based tasks and team-building missions, such as "bridge" building, "buddy river" (aka the kayak mission), and team relay races suitable for girls and boys.
Our action-packed sessions, and dedicated team, make us one of the best places to celebrate birthdays in Arlington Heights and Libertyville. Kids birthday party perks include:
- 100% private event, meaning the facility is fully available for you and your guests.
- Table set-up, including napkins, utensils, a tablecloth, and plates.
- No additional fees if you choose to bring outside food.
- A birthday cake-cutting ceremony with a military saber.

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What Age Kids Can Participate?
Our customized private birthday parties are filled with amazing obstacle adventure courses and inspiring team-building activities that kids and teens love. The party is great for ages 6 and above. We ask that all participants be at least 5 years old or older. The experience will be appropriately tailored to the age of the birthday child and their guests. Whether you have a child turning 6 or 14, they will have a blast completing the obstacle courses and teambuilding challenges presented to them.
Why Our Clients Think We’re the Best Place For Kids Birthday Celebrations

Hot Ground Gym was voted one of the best places to celebrate birthdays in Chicagoland for three years in a row! At our parties, the fun never stops, and your kids are guaranteed to have an inspiring experience.
- Fully supervised activities from start to finish so that parents can relax.
- A unique and novel physical obstacle course suitable for kids of different ages.
- Extraordinary team building "Missions" specialized to the birthday child.
- 100% Private from start to finish. Only guests, friends, and family. No strangers.
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FAQ About Our Kids Classes
Can adults participate in the party with children?
We customize each supervised birthday party, so it’s age-appropriate for kids. Parents are welcome to watch and observe from our viewing areas, while hosts can walk around the floor and snap pictures. If you’re an adult keen to try, you can book a team-building session for you and your friends.
Can I use my own decorations?
You’re welcome to bring decorations like balloons and banners that fit the theme of your child’s birthday party.

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Let your kid join in the fun at the recreation center located in Libertyville, Illinois!
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Hot Ground Gym® Libertyville, IL
1950 US-45, Libertyville, IL 60048
Hot Ground Gym® Arlington Heights
8 W College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
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You’ll find Hot Ground Gym, one of the best indoor facilities and places to throw kid parties, in Libertyville near Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein and in Arlington Heights close by to Palatine, Wheeling, and Buffalo Grove.