I have two puppies about each about one years old and they both love coming to the dog park they…read morecome home exhausted every time we go and they are so happy in the car ride there cause they know where we're going and on the car ride home because they just ran their hearts out and are ready to go take a nap. I have a third dog and each of them can all do their own thing there--it is big enough they all have their own likes so it's perfect for every type of dog my oldest dog is 11 and he doesn't really play fetch doesn't want to hang with other dogs but he loves the freedom to just explore so he'll walk the perimeter of the park while were there he'll mark his territory everywhere he just likes to roam and he loves his freedom to sniff and there's lots of shade for him to relax but he also likes to bask in the sun. my next dog loves to play fetch and so I'll bring my chuck it and just launch it as far as possible so he will sprint back-and-forth a couple times and then go take a break in the shade and get some water at the cute dog water fountain but he loves this huge open space that he can sprint full speed and not worry about a fence or any boundaries or restrictions because he has so much space to just run as fast as he can and he loves it. my last dog is the friendliest dog you'll ever meet he loves making friends at the dog park he loves other dogs he will play at every dogs exact level with puppies with little dogs big dogs he will roll around on the ground to do somersaults with the little dogs he will run and chase after them he'll run away from them and let them chase him he has so much fun he greets everyone who comes in will make friends immediately and it's just his favorite place to go you can tell how happy he is every time we go home after he's made a bunch of friends. there's a huge open space where we usually play fetch and then it turns a corner and there's a nice path with a bunch of tall grass in the back corner so will usually take a couple laps around the path and spend a lot of time in the open area up and we usually stay for about a half an hour at a time maybe a little longer depending on how hot it is that day just because they get so tired so fast cause they're just running running running and having a blast but it's a great place it's a wonderful way to spend time with your dogs to get some energy out and exercise them and let them have a great day it's always a highlight of our day when we go to the dog park and usually we end up getting puppiccinos on the way home from starbucks :)

This location makes for a nice walk. It's sort of in the middle of nowhere and the scenery is…read morenothing special but it is very clean and well-kept. Glenview does a really awesome job with its park districts. Great place to bring your dog for a walk.

Great Preserve to walk and unwind. Clean and well kept. The children have dance and sports…read moreactivities in the building. This is a really cool facility.

I wasn't familiar with Wildwood Nature Center until the last few months but it is a cool spot. I'm…read moredoing an afternoon class at the park district with my daughter, as a way to introduce her to nature and some different animals. During class the kids play indoors at the various stations they have set up for about half an hour, then have a story, and then we wander through the forest preserve to see what we see. This first time we saw geese which she was interested in, and then we wandered through some of the rest of the park. When we went to the building with the animals and my baby got to see a whole bunch wildlife. There were turtles, a bunny, a couple ferrets, some gerbils, a prairie dog... and she even got to touch a snake, which I hope she enjoyed because she's never getting one.

Friendship Park Conservatory is part of the the Mt. Prospect Park District. It has beautiful…read moreindoor and outdoor spaces commonly rented out for events, banquets, and environmental program. The outdorr grounds has a large variety of flowerbeds, a pavilion, a butterfly garden, and a wooden gazebo. I have been to several events hosted by the park district or private. This time we were there for the Native Plant sale . The sale took place in the outdoor pavilion . The conservatory's greenhouse staff where available to answer questions. All the plants were neonictinoid-free, , making them 100% safe for local pollinators and birds. Plants were 3 for $15 . The proceeds from the plant sale go directly toward supporting the Mt. Prospect Park District's environmental initiatives and educational programming

Walked all over this park on a sunny Sunday morning with my sister!…read more This place is around 10-15 minutes away from my house and I know people who've been to it, but I never got the chance to check it out! It's a small, quaint park perfect for walking with a circular path along the park. There's 2 jungle gym parks for kids across the field, as well! My sister and I did countless loops since this park is a bit on the smaller side. The parking situation is great, too - there's plenty of parking available by the conservatory and the park. The little conservatory was closed when we came, but I definitely wanna come back and check it out! The park's trail goes right by it. There's also a church right next to it, so I saw cute old couples and families with kids still in their church clothes walking around and playing at the park. I'd definitely come back here for a picnic at the park, a nice stroll, or to check out the conservatory!

Fun, local park with small trails to walk, exercise around. My dog loves it here when I'm too…read morelazy/weather is too bad for a drive out to one of the forest preserves near by. There's a really pretty wooden deck to walk on and a playground for the kids to enjoy.

This is a little neighborhood park barely visible off of Rand Road in Mt. Prospect, located just…read morepast Business Center Drive along the retail-rich stretch of suburban roadway. We've come here a couple times with the kids, especially if they're bored of a lot of shopping. Hill Street Park has an awesome playground with slides, climbing structures and bridges to run across. Besides that, there's a picnic area and a short walking trail that wraps around the place. You can walk it in about 5-10 minutes, so it's not exactly a big hike, but plenty of fun for the short attention span of our kids. There is no field house, but it's a nice place to stop and play if you're in the area with a couple energetic kids. While it was not fully green when we last visited, I am sure the place is splendid in summertime. Check out the photos.

AVOID this dog park. The park users do not pick up their pet waste. Even worse, some of the users…read moreleave kibble in the park. As a result, we have noticed mice and rats around the park. Ugh!

Recently started taking our two dogs (as shown in pictures) and the park is well-maintained and…read morehuge in comparison to the other dog parks in the area. We happily recomendado coming if you can get off waitlist! :)

This park was perfect while visiting. Close to the hotel we were staying at. The people are nice…read moreand the park was huge.

Great park, but if you can't find it, yelp and Apple Maps are wayyy off. I dropped a pin and it's…read morelocated here: Softball Complex Itasca, IL 60143 United States Simple, easy, and pleasant.

A little tricky to find, but is now one of my favorite spots to walk in the area - Buffalo Creek is…read moreenormous and stealthily bordering busy Lake Cook Rd on the south. The easiest way I found to get into the parking lot is by going North on Arlington Heights Rd past Lake Cook Rd onto Checker Rd and then taking a left right away. My GPS originally directed my onto the south side of the area. Once inside, you'll find an expensive space full of plants, creeks, bridges, and more. There's plenty of space to walk, bike, skit (on benches, picnic tables, etc.), fish, and more. At the entrance, there are toilets though there are many possible options for shorter and longer walks so it's not super difficult to get back to the parking lot should you need to cut your route short. This walk is one of the more picturesque walks to take around sunset time if you want a beautiful and relaxing view during your entire stroll.

One of my favorite preserves! It is a nice walk with beautiful views. Parking is always easy.read more

As I read through other reviews, there is a lot more to this park than just a trail around a lake…read more We did a fundraiser that included a walk around the lake. The park is very good and the walk is nice. The whole loop is only about 1 1/2 miles so it's an easy walk. The other reviews talk about accommodations for a party, indoor sports like basketball, a gym, and more. We didn't check any of that out since we didn't know they were there. Speaking of the path and the lake, it's lovely and a nice place to go on a warm day.

Gallery Park started out as a collection of flat aprons and runways in the Glenview Naval Air…read moreStation. The Naval station closed in '93, and the hundred and fifty acres that now comprise Gallery Park became available, and were incorporated as this park. Tip: There are several different trails here, all of which loop around Lake Glenview. The lake also has several piers, some small islands, and a bridge My two favorite trails here are the Lake Trail (one and a half miles long) and the Park Trail (one point eight miles long). I used to also very much enjoy the Lakeside Trail, but I ran into far too many ticks the last time I went there, so I've been avoiding it. Over and above the hiking trails, the park also has several soccer fields, tennis courts, and even some catch-and-release fishing spots. Last (but not least) there's a fitness zone with equipment for cardio steps, chest presses, an crunches, etc. But wait, there's more! You'll also find a children's garden, bike racks, water fountains, and picnic tables. All in all this is a pretty cool place to relax and get some nature on :-)

I cannot think of a more perfect way to spend an afternoon on a weekday with my one year-old…read moredaughter. I can see this park attracting many different people, from the dog walkers, to the mothers of preteens, and those like me with a toddler. There is a lot to do in this small little space. There are the tennis courts, volleyball courts, soccer goal and field, benches everywhere underneath the shade trees, a baseball set up, toddler swings, big kids swings, a toddler playground, a big kid playground, sandbox, and a cute little wooden ship. You can come here and use the pavilions for a birthday party and the set up is a perfect place for a babysitter who would like to let the children roam free while she enjoys a little quiet time.

Decent-sized neighborhood park located near Wolf and Kensington. Not ever crowded and they painted…read moreup the kids playground. They have a nice circled enclosed field where you can do laps around. The tennis courts there are plenty... There's about 4 courts. Overall, park is nice and clean and its located in a convenient area for me. BATHROOM REVIEW -- they have a permanent (read: not a port-a-potty) restroom for one. Inside, depending on the day, smells like shake pee and poop, or at best, no smell at all. Peer down and the one toilet bathroom and you'll see a 5-foot hole, where the poop and urine goes. Sit or squat? Definitely squat!