This was a really nice park in Griffith. Free to enter. We went for a Blues and BBQ event. They had…read morea stage with good music, a beer area set up, and food trucks. There's a nice playground area that was full of families with children having fun. Bathrooms available in small brick building. Plenty of street parking all around the park too. Good job, Griffith!

Such a well kept park. I lived a couple blocks away for many years & I'd walk to park often. Huge…read moregazebo, public restrooms, excellent playground. Volleyball courts, a huge tank, so much to offer. You can rent the covered area for private parties too.

Stopped by after I was close by to talk a walk. Very peaceful and clean park. The gazebos…read morethroughout the park overlook the fountains. There is a park for children, volleyball area and picnic seating. A gem in the south suburbs.

It's an okay park but it is pretty big but Brainerd park is still better but smaller but foster…read morepark is the best place to throw like a party

I grew up participating in the yearly gym shows. We did gymnastics, modern and tap dance and…read moreballet. Costumes were always in mint condition each year. All neighborhood kids were involved. It was always done in excellence. Mr. Tommy was over the boys and Ms. Chapel (check spelling) was over the girls performances. They were done in excellence each year.

My kids really enjoyed the playground. The grounds were well kept and the surrounding area was…read morenice, too. Super easy to get to and parking was very close to the play equipment.

Nice huge park next to the library and train station. Multiple fields for sports. Large playground…read morefor ages 5-12. This is not a good playground for small children as most of it is tailored toward Kids not toddlers and the slides that are there are too quick and somewhat dangerous for small little ones. The park is decorated "freedom" style as the name suggests and has real sized piece of a train and tank for decoration along with everything being red white and blue. A big downside is it was littered with trash- water bottles, fast food cups, fast food bags, straws- it was a mess all over especially around the playground

This is a Metropolitan Water Reclamation park. You'll find lots ducks, geese, and seagulls always…read moreswimming in the ponds, so WATCH OUT FOR THE POOP ON THE GRASSY AREAS! It's not a huge area like the surrounding forest preserves but definitely big enough to get a nice stroll in on a pleasant day. There's a parking lot with ample space and a golf course right next door. My husband and I spent a lot of time here as youngsters (our early 20s) and we are happy that now we can take our son to enjoy the scenery with us as well.

I love the place, great views, great walk, BUT--- no bathrooms, not one. Why? They could put…read morethem in the bldg there, and maybe another one on the other side of the pond. I would have stayed longer if they had a bathroom.

Definitely enjoy coming to this park, especially on a warm summer day. It's got a nice long path…read morefor dog walking, bike riding,etc. Features a basketball court and a tennis court right next to it as well as a soccer field on the opposite side with a grandstand. It has bathrooms that i've never seen been opened in my life so there's probably a port-o-potty that's probably already tipped over. There's a giant sheltered gazebo that can seat up to 100 people. The park playground is fairly huge and features a variety of things to do as well as stuff to do around the walkway.

Went here today for the 1st time with Hubby to run. I'm training for a 1/2 marathon so I try new…read morespots to run at. This was a gorgeous park and all the people we encountered were very friendly! We enjoyed that immensely! Looking forward to returning!

On any regular day this Military park is a gem. Its kind of hidden to the side, full of greenery…read moreand full of history. I first went to this park 10 years ago when I was 18 for the 4th of July fireworks. This time I took my baby brother who is 12. Parking on holiday: There was hardly any parking but we did park across the street in the parking lot for the small children play park. The walk across the street was not long at all, but making it thru a ton of people was. safety: In today's society, it is not so safe to be outside anywhere in Chicago or the suburbs of Chicago. With the firework bombs and loud people I was kind of shaking siting in open field because of all of the mass shootings happening here. But On the 4th of July there were plenty of police but that did not stop the teenagers from running in the crowds with M-80's bombs. They did catch the "cool" teens who kept doing this but it still scared the daylights out of the younger babies there. Fireworks: The firework show was exactly 20 minutes long and worth the wait and mosquito bites. The colors were big and vibrant! my brother couldn't take his eyes off of it. They were so close it looked like you could touch them. they were very beautiful! I recommend bringing your family, but keep them in eye reach.

This is but another in a number of hiking and walking trails/picnic centers in the Forest Preserve…read moreDistrict of Cook County system. Of all the things the Cook County Forest Preserve did over the years, preserving thousands of acres for the enjoyment of the people is probably the number one benefit. This is a delightful little trail head that leads to others. This one is called Catalina Grove and it is listed as a family picnic area. It also has a walking trail that hooks up to many others in the area. As part of a much larger system, if you begin here, you can walk or bike for miles...even over to the trails in Tinley Park and Chicago Heights. There is adequate parking here for your car. Since this is one in a number of starting points, this is really an out and back point in your walk/hike. Unless you have a bike and intend on going miles, this place is not a circular route that will bring you back to the start. Bring water and be prepared for a nifty jaunt through the south suburbs. Give this place a try and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Great place to park an relax an walk around an enjoy the sun ! I love it here! Park here often…read morenever had a issue and the park reserve rangers are amazing as well!