Jelkes Creek

Jelkes Creek is a stream in Kane, Illinois. Jelkes Creek is situated nearby to the village West Dundee, as well as near East Dundee.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park and Judson University.

Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park

Theme park

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Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park is a theme park in East Dundee, Illinois. It was originally built by Glenn Holland, who also built two other Santa's Villages, in California; one located in San Bernardino County and the other in Santa Cruz County.

Judson University

University

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Judson University is a private Baptist university in Elgin, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Judson University is situated 1½ miles south of Jelkes Creek.

Carpenter Park

Park

Carpenter Park is a park in Carpentersville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. It was established in the 1850s and spans 20 acres. Community festivals, pick-up sporting events, and ceremonies are often held in Carpenter Park due to its size. Carpenter Park is situated 2 miles north of Jelkes Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Dundee and East Dundee.

West Dundee

Village

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West Dundee is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,686 as of the 2020 US Census. It is considered a far northwest Chicago suburb. West Dundee lies across the Fox River from East Dundee and Carpentersville.