I give it 5 stars for the decent sized park with great amenities for families with kids. However I…read morewouldn't stay there too long after 7pm but use your own judgement. Adults were seen in the park around 7pm passing around a blunt while sitting on the bench and another adult wore a T-shirt with the "F" word spelled out....all while the kids they came with were playing on the playground. This is not what our neighborhood needs!! Poor little kids!

Great little park with 5-6 slides. Swings. Activity center. Water sprinklers. Suspension bridge…read more Things to climb up like monkey bars and letter slide thing. Also a nice shower to rent for parties. And a 1st birthday party there. Has a kitchen and fridge. Room for at least 50 ppl.

I originally stumbled upon Veterans Park while on one of my daily morning walks. Being a park lover…read moreI had to take a moment to sit in Veterans Park and enjoy the scenery. My first impression of Veterans Park: Veterans Park is one of those underrated and low foot traffic parks that only a select few know about which is great if you want solitude. Amenities: Both the picnic sitting area and the playground equipment is up-to-date with little to no graffiti (which is a big plus if you are in a major city). If you are a chess/checkers lover there is an area in the park that you can practice your craft. Location: Veterans Park is right across the street from a mini dog park which brings the entertainment factor up a couple notches. The unfortunate part of Veterans Park is that it is in the middle of a random neighborhood which does nothing to increase the foot traffic. Unless you are searching for a local park you may never know Veterans Park is around you. I love the park nonetheless and it's slowly becoming one of my favorite miniature parks to visit.

One of my favorite hidden parks that is overlooked by many locals in the Forest Park area. They…read morehave an adorable playground with a mini bouldering wall and swings! The only other park that would rival this one is the Park District of Forest Park, which is a much larger park that typically has more visitors and families with children. This park is secluded, quiet, and a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. There is a bench and a patio as well.

Mills Park is a lovely park that's fairly close to the business district in the city of Oak Park…read more The park's well landscaped, with a nice winding sidewalk, as well as lots of trees and a cast-iron fence all around it. Tip: This park is quite dog friendly :-) In the North East corner of the park stands the Pleasant Home mansion, which is a National Historic Landmark designed in 1897 by architect George W. Maher for John W. Carson. Both the park and mansion are a delight to experience, and the docent-led mansion tour is very interesting. A number of parks in the area have playgrounds for small children, but Mills Park doesn't have one. For me, that's a plus because it makes this place just a bit more peaceful and relaxing. I enjoying visiting to read a book or just to relax. In the evening, this is a nice place to stroll after dining out on Marion Street :-)

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Update: Our weekly COVID-era walks are different than before- masked, well-spaced, play structures…read moreand tennis courts closed. But Taylor Park is still one of the best parks in Oak Park for getting exercise and observing nature up close. We watched two playful red-wing blackbirds for 20 minutes, and listened to their sweet bird calls from our spot on the marshy bridge. It was really lovely! Muddy and marshy!! But perfectly lovely. Oak Park has many beautiful spaces but Taylor Park is especially beautiful to me. It's larger that most others and has a lovely hill, marshy region, walking path, shade trees and soccer field in addition to tennis courts and a really excellent playground that older kids can enjoy, too. There are even a few trees that are suitable for climbing which is cool to find in a more urban park. I stop by to play Pickle Ball in the tennis courts with my dad. The courts are very well maintained. It's early in the season and a bit chilly still, but we have never had to wait for a court this year. I'm sure things will pick up next month. Easy, plentiful, and free street parking. Fun to visit any season.

A park on the continental divide between the St. Lawrence and Mississippi watersheds, and on the…read moreformer shore of ancient Lake Chicago. Now it has tennis courts, athletic fields, a tot lot, and what passes as a sled 'hill' here. There are also picnic tables with grills and public restrooms. And I think there is a solitary black squirrel here. So a nice park for the area, but don't go out if your way.

Wow! This is a very impressive- clean and immaculately kept public park! Bravo Oak Park…read more Beautiful benches throughout the park. Very nice children's playground equipment. Tennis courts . A beautiful Covered Pavilion. Not only Portable Toilets with hand wash station, additionally inside toilet facilities in summer months. Fantastic dog park as well that's code accessible with Code, you need to permit the dog first for access. Amazing car wash across the street . Right off the 290 expressway . Close to downtown Loop in Chicago Beautiful community Oak Park. Wonderful homes . Many places to eat , shop and enjoy. I definitely recommend this stop on your way

Great free parking! Awesome, leveled walking trails. Not crowded. Enough clean space that even a…read morewalking group would be comfortable!

My son loves it here! We started coming here when he was about a year old and it's the best! It's…read moreenclosed so the littles won't run out !

Great little spot for the little ones to run around with age appropriate structures to climb on…read more Plenty of shade and benches for adults to sit on to watch.

Nice grassy park in Oak Park for jogging or just walking the dog. The Cicadas are out and about on…read morethe trees, so keep a look out!

A nice hidden and peaceful gem located in Oak Park. Austin Gardens is sometimes referred to as "The…read moreSecret Garden" it is hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood. Nice area to enjoy a nice quiet and relax day. Atmosphere is calm. We came here on a Thursday evening for a Shakespeare in the park "Much Ado about nothing. I absolutely enjoyed the evening. The whole night was amazing. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. It's a nice park to enjoy nature and serenity. You can enjoy a nice picnic or just sit on one of the benches and take in some fresh air. Go online and check out some of the programs and events throughout the year. The park has many great features for you to enjoy. A field house, restrooms, walking paths and picnic areas.

Tiny park consisting only of a playground for smaller children. It is entirely fenced with the…read moreplay structures over a rubbery surface. Though there is a sand pit and a little hill with wood chip mulch. There is a slide but no swings. There are benches and a picnic table, and it's fairly shaded, if windy at times. It gets a little noise from the interstate, but it's a dull roar. The park also has water fountains for humans and dogs, plus a bike rack. So beyond the inventory, both my 14mo and 4 1/2yo were entertained for an hour, and didn't want to leave.