A waterless, indoor slide park just opened in the Chicago suburbs -- and its filled with giant, colorful slides that aren't just for kids. The 40,000 square-foot Slick City Action Park, located at ...

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A waterless, indoor slide park just opened in the Chicago suburbs -- and its filled with giant, colorful slides that aren't just for kids. The 40,000 square-foot Slick City Action Park, located at ...