What to do and see in Crestwood, Illinois (IL): The Best Things to do

Reviewed By LaurenJ1632 - Chicago, United States

I always have fun at Hollywood Park. They have inventive drinks (Butterbeer, Hocus Pocus Witches Brew to name a few), a good selection of games, very good burgers and addictive coated French fries, and cartoons on the tv. What could be better? This is a great place to take little ones (Monday morning best time to go right when they open because no one is there!) This is a great place for post prom parties, first dates, and birthdays. Kids, save those tickets! I have won so many things from the arcade! The 20,000 ticket giant gumball machine, huge boxes of marshmallows, (eventually) ear buds, tons of candy and more! The claw machines are mostly “Play till you win” so WAIT IN FRONT OF THEM BEFORE YOU MOVE ON TO THE NEXT GAME!! Too many people have wasted credits by moving on too quickly. Another inspiring thing about the arcade is that it is mostly run by young women. They are managing the games, Cleaning out the electronics, managing the storefronts, restocking and coordinating everything. It is an inspiration to young girls to see their older counterparts in charge. My only complaint really, is with some of the customers. Many of whom leave much to be desired. There was one woman who was walking around in front of children with her pants down (in public). Another one was screaming at the employees to get their attention “Hey! It’s our turn! We waited in line here first!” At the prize desk. The employees only have four controllers. They are doing everything that they can to help you and fifty other people in line! During Covid 19 One employee who really didn’t like his job of cleaning the gaming consoles, would wander around frowning, and he would keep the napkin that he was using to clean each game in his hand and would halfway clean the joysticks. He would just grab them, pull, and walk away. No hand sanitizer, no cleanser, just yank and leave. The only things that they need to bring back are: the castle in the front of the building. It’s been a landmark since 1997! Better strength in the Mario plush claw machine, the scented s’mores plush, and the It’s Sugar! Giant boxes of candy. Other than that it is a super fun arcade to hang out, grab a Witches Brew and walk out a winner.