This park is fun. My older kids love it. Not the best for littles because it's hard to climb to the…read moretop if your kids are smaller.

Kids had a blast. Really enjoyed climbing to the top! Wasn't too crowded when we were there but it…read morewas extreamly hot outside

This is a nice place for a walk whether for leisure or exercise. However the trail is asphalt paved…read morewhich is not ideal for your joints. The path goes around a large pond and is a pleasure to visit.

I so much enjoy going to Lake Ellyn Park for years now. Love walking all around the lake and…read morelooking at the views. The play ground is great for little ones. Boat house looks great and like watching people catch little fish and release. Probably some of the most favorite things is all the mature trees. It's so calm there that it is easy to relax. Lots of people with hammocks just chillin and a lot of the houses around Lake Ellyn are pretty spectacular so even great views on both sides when walking around the park and lake

This park is especially good for young children from 1-5 years old. There are not many parks that…read morehave this many things to do for this age range (especially the 1-3 year olds) so I was very excited about it. There were many toys that made noises, rocking horses, a large green dome with holes, and a smaller playground with slides. They are still fundraising to build a playground for children 5-12 years old. Once that playground is built I'm sure it will be even more of a hit for families. That said there are features that the 5-12 year olds will like! Two large slides, an obstacle to climb on, and a glider swing. There are also several walking trails. My son loved this park! We will definitely be back.

Finally a park designed for kids with Autism or special needs. Great for all kids but this one is…read moredesigned for there safety. There so much to do that you can spend hours here. There is plenty of shade as well. The park is very hidden but if you see the horses head your in the right spot. There is a bit of a walk to get there but you'll be amazed once you reach the park. Plenty of spots for strollers and they have larger porta potti's. There are two playgrounds that are for older kids that I wouldn't recommend for kids 3 and under but everything else the younger kids can do.

It felt as though I was driving up into a country club. Definitely felt very fancy and a place…read morewhere you can spend all that with the kids. We went strictly for the park since we were in the area but you can play mini golf and there is a splash pad as well! Don't know how much the splash pad or mini golf was. There were multiple birthday parties going on when we went! The park has a sand area, it's treehouse themed, there is a zip line and a spinning ride as well! Me and the kids would definitely go back!!

Maryknoll park has it all! Sand! Pickleball courts! Mini golf! A splash pad! Indoor bathrooms! This…read moreis a very nice, clean park with lots to offer. The splash pad is moderately sized and a great time for kids. There is a playground right behind it that offers a sand pit as well as the typical playground equipment. The mini golf course is challenging and fun! They sell concessions in the mini golf building (and you can host a party there!), which is your standard junk food heaven that you'd expect. For summer 2024 the splash pad is FREE!

Nice little place to walk. When the kids are not in the soccer field using it, I usually walk…read moreinside but around the perimeter as in behind the nets and I don't go on the field or anything but I do like that the artificial turf has to give to it it's easier to walk that so I do that they also have several paths to all the ballfields and the little facilities.

It's a great place for my team to practice Field Hockey and sometimes we do struggle to get our…read moreturf time but coming early in the morning works best. Although workers were driving by to roll the turf and they kept on driving near us instead of saying anything and checking us out. I don't know what's that about but overall I highly recommend cuz it has all the fields you need. It's also located right next to a residential homes, for elders to walk by.

Beautiful park in Lombard with incredible views of lilacs and tulips. This is very well maintained…read moreand has a large variety of different colored flowers. Parking was a little challenging during my late April visit with all the beautiful flowers in bloom, but it was well worth parking a few blocks away and walking over for the experience. Scattered throughout the park are plenty of benches, a scenic lookout area, iron deer statue, and more. A stroll around the park is super relaxing here since you're surrounded by plenty of colors and pleasant aromas. Definitely a must visit for any tulip or lilac lover. Worth a special trip due to the quality of the park and the beautiful views.

I probably should come here more often, but I make sure to come at least 2 or 3 times a year. Once…read morein April for the tulips and daffodils, then in April/May once or twice for the lilacs, and finally in December for the lights. There are so many lilacs here, and the park just keeps going. You can smell them from across the street, and wandering the park when they're in bloom makes me unreasonably happy. So I check the Bloom-O-Meter on the park's website / social media and you should too. The wide variety of lilacs means they all start blooming at different times, so the joy lasts for weeks. There are also huge plantings of multiple varieties of tulips and daffodils - they're pretty sad by the time the lilacs really get going, but earlier they're beautiful too. During the official weekend of "Lilac Time" the local garden club will sell you your very own lilac, and possibly some other plants, too (convenient parking in the spots by the Metra if you're hauling plants). The Historical Society across the street stocks extra lilac stuff (postcards, shirts, keychains, etc.) when the lilacs are blooming, so hit them up too. The winter holiday lights are also magical and they keep them up a fairly long time (into January) - so if you didn't get around to seeing a light display, they got you. I don't recommend coming the night they turn them on as it's a mad crush, but there's a wide variety of different kinds of lights and it's well worth a trip when it's less crowded. Lights are on until 10pm - most of the little kids are gone by 7pm or so. Street parking usually available, or the lot at the Historical Society is free after 11am.

This is a clean, open, and easy place for a hike. It's not particularly woodsie but the lakes are…read morelovely. Paved path. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. Covered picnic area. Easy access from Butterfield & Route 53. Enter on Route 53, across from Walmart and McDonalds. There are few trees to buffer the wind, so dress warmly. Lots of dogs on the trail today. Watch your step, as not every dog-owner tidies up after their dog, but the trail is mostly clear of droppings.

Hidden lake forest preserve is truly a hidden gem. Located in Downers Grove. It was a nice sunny…read moreSunday to just get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. It was a nice escape getaway from the city life. An ideal and nice place to relax and collet your inner thoughts. While walking along the trails everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was a breath of fresh air to be out in nature. A perfect place to jog,kayak, fish, hike, have a picnic or just come and take a scroll. Not crowded and everyone social distances themselves. I came across a few people walking with their dogs. All dogs MUST be on a lease. Really enjoyed the scenery and the water from the river and lake was calming and peaceful.

A mom-of-two's (a toddler and preschooler) straight-forward review -…read more I am uncertain of the official name. It seems like the two names, Oakbrook Terrace and Heritage Park, are used interchangeably. Nonetheless, this was a random discovery when I was browsing Google Maps for playgrounds to check out and it is a definite keeper! The park is quietly tucked within a neighborhood. So far we have visited twice in the morning and there were very little people to share the space with. Although I would like the social factor and enjoy the bustle with running and laughing children, but the quietness is particularly beneficial to my firstborn's short attention span. It allows her to stay focused on her tennis lessons with her daddy. The tennis courts are well maintained and within walking distance of the playground. It is easy for us to toggle between the two. The playground appears to be recently renovated. There is a small section for toddlers and larger section for older kids. The space is well divided so the younger children can stay in their area without feeling intimidated. The flooring for both sections is a mix with some parts having wood chips and others having rubber. The rubbery ground is a uphill and down slope climb and it was a great way for my girls to run up and down to expense their endless energy. Otherwise, there is also the typical playground equipment such as slides, climbing ropes, ladders and spirals, and monkey bars. Side note - This playground is incredibly close to Frankie's Deli which is a favorite of ours!

From the owner: The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is dedicated to providing open space and recreational…read moreopportunities for all ages and abilities.

Located in downtown Lisle off Main Street,this is a small pond and kids play area that is super…read moreclean . There is a walking trail around the pond which has many native wild plants and flowers . There are many areas to sit as well as a beautiful fountain . Parking is very easy but we did see any public facilities. Most of the plants are Monarch Butterfly friendly so definitely a place you will want to visit in the summer.

A beautiful small park near downtown Lisle with fountains and a path to walk around the pond that…read moreis surrounded by native plants. Hosts many butterflies and birds and is a very peaceful walk.

One of my favorite birding spots especially in spring. We easily spotted 30 birds on a quick walk…read morearound easy trails.

A great place to stroll around, learn history about the grounds, and take some pics…read more There are numerous trails here that are beautiful. The paths are gravel so be sure to wear gym shoes. There's a gorgeous row of trees that is stunning for a photo shoot. Bonus - It is free to park and explore here. There are picnic tables out front as well as public bathrooms and vending machines. Spend a few minutes or a few hours here. It's a great place to venture and check out. This was a very quiet and calming experience for me.