Sauzer's Kiddieland
Sauzer's Kiddieland was an amusement park that operated near the U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 41 intersection in Schererville, Indiana from 1949 to 1993. Its address is in St. John Township. A drive of 21 mi reaches Barack Obama Presidential Center.
A theme park inside St. John Township
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. John Township
Sauzer's Kiddieland is inside St. John Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Gary/Chicago (GYY) has airline service, about 9 miles from Sauzer's Kiddieland.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Every month near Sauzer's Kiddieland is set out below.
Sauzer's Kiddieland
Sauzer's Kiddieland was an amusement park that operated near the U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 41 intersection in Schererville, Indiana from 1949 to 1993. The 15-acre (61,000 m2) park was opened and operated by Frank Sauzer and later operated by his son Frank Sauzer Jr., included about 18 rides and a paddle boat pond.
The Swingin' Gyms were saved by a family in Dyer Indiana and eventually found their way to the Coaster Universe Preservation Museum in Ohio.
- Type
- Theme park
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Staying near Sauzer's Kiddieland
Rooms are nearest in St. John Township (7) and Schererville (7).
- 1Soldier Field
- 2Barack Obama Presidential Center
- 3Rate Field
- 4United Center
- 5Art Institute of Chicago
- 6Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- 7Field Museum of Natural History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sauzer's Kiddieland | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Township | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 72,006 | $337K | — |
| Schererville | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 29,825 | $315K | B |
| Chicago | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
| Ross Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 41 38 hotels · 3 motels | 49,726 | $225K | — |
| Thornton Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 46 32 hotels · 9 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 152,667 | $157K | — |
| Merrillville | 8 mi east | 10 min | 37 34 hotels · 3 motels | 37,407 | $211K | — |
| North Township | 8 mi north | 10 min | 26 19 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 152,714 | $192K | — |
| Hammond | 9 mi north | 15 min | 18 14 hotels · 4 motels | 75,712 | $160K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Sauzer's Kiddieland
These lie within 33 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw127 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
Big draw221 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaWrigley Field
Big draw325 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw429 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
Big draw528 mi MuseumArt Institute of Chicago1.5M visitors a year
621 mi MuseumKenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry1.5M visitors a year
727 mi MuseumField Museum of Natural History1.4M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: zooey from Chicago, Illinois USA, CC BY 2.0 · Field Museum of Natural History: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What people ask about Sauzer's Kiddieland
Is Sauzer's Kiddieland open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Sauzer's Kiddieland in St. John Township?
Yes. It’s inside St. John Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Sauzer's Kiddieland?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
What is the closest airport to Sauzer's Kiddieland?
Gary/Chicago (GYY), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 25 miles.
Where should I stay near Sauzer's Kiddieland?
Chicago (26 mi, 382 places to stay), Ross Township (9 mi, 41 places to stay) and Thornton Township (10 mi, 46 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from St. John Township
Tips will appear here once someone posts in St. John Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.