My kids and I went to the splash pad the other day. Really great place, there's a park right next…read moreto it, the library, across the street from Nequa Valley HS (however you spell it). I'm pretty sure they also have movies in the park there as well. My son and I saw Toy Story years ago. The only reason why I won't give it five stars is because I was attacked by a bird, a red winged black crow. There was ONE SIGN warning patrons slipping from a fence. They need more than that. Please be careful with your kiddos! There were tables and a shaded pavilion area as well.

This park closed for about five months from November to March for renovation and just opened up a…read morefew weeks ago. They did a nice job. It's not the largest park but it is a popular one given its location. The new park has two types of terrain; there's a rubber surface under most of the structures and then under the swings is sawdust. They have a couple structures, including one that's a smaller one for the littlest kids. My kiddo really enjoyed that play structure and the swings are her favorite. She's still getting used to the slide, but I like that there's a couple small ones here for her to feel a bit more comfortable with it. There are at least half a dozen benches around the place which is helpful. The place is very busy but when we visited, it wasn't overwhelmingly so. There's a kind of field house here, so there's ample parking--I hadn't realized there was a parking lot for the place at first, and was glad to see it so that we could check this place out and not have to fight for street parking.

This place fills up a lot these days, but it's still a great oasis if you have young children and…read moreneed somewhere to get them in the water. If you go later in the day, it can be nicely shaded, and there is a pretty solid playground right next door if your kids get tired of being in the splash pad.

My Only child Just grew up in Oak Park & for many years enjoyed the park district with his friends…read more Justin even worked the Summer at Ridgeland Commons Pool. I also enjoyed him & the guys ice skating there. He's now a Sophomore at Illinois State University. Thank you for the memories! Have a God 2022 & Beyond With Love, JesusjerrijustinBrandon

One of My Bucket List Check Off Of 2018. I found this amazing deal on Groupon. I was super excited…read moreto try out Ice Skating. Sunday Funday for Me & A Friend Our first time getting on the ice with skates. I love to roller skate so I thought to myself what a piece a cake. I was in for a little more hard work and dedication. The staff team was very helpful and attentive. Olivia took the time to show us a few if her technique skills. Even though I was stiff and unbalance it was still worth the effort and fun to do something different and exciting in the New Year The Park District has so many programs and events to check out. Family Friendly atmosphere for everyone. Go check out the website and sign up for your next class and fun filled events to enjoy.

I love everything about this place! The teachers are great to work with and they have excellent…read moreactivities.

My daughter Natalia absolutely loves her music class with Mr. Ray! He has a wonderful way of…read moreconnecting with the kids--patient, upbeat, and genuinely passionate about teaching. I've seen Natalia come home excited to sing new songs and show me everything she learned. Mr. Ray creates such a fun and positive environment, and it's clear he truly cares about each child's growth and confidence. We're so grateful for the joy he brings to the classroom every week! Highly recommend!

Update: Iryna, the owner spoke with me and explained what was going on. She went out of her way to…read moremeet with me personally at my child's class and made sure the instructor was made aware of her my child's situation. She also personally evaluated my child and even gave some pointers to my child. My daughter was able to advance to the next level and is happy with her instructors. I appreciate the owner's interest in my issue and her willingness to immediately take steps to mediate the situation. Thanks.

My kids tried two other popular swim school establishments before coming here…read more Needless to say, they (ages from 9-13) liked this place the best..the staff is very nice and truly focus on teaching swimming skills. Ive noticed significant improvement in their swimming abilities in 2 months that they've been coming here than in 1 yr they were at the other place.

Water Safety! That is what British Swim School is all about. You can get swept away by cute…read morefacilities other programs offer but if you're serious about your child learning SAFETY and CONFIDENCE in the water, British Swim School is where you need to be. They offer small class sizes which are lead by qualified instructors. The coaches are patient and make class fun while always emphasizing safety. My 4-year old swims laps but more importantly than that, she knows what to do if she falls into any body of water to save herself. I owe all of that to the instruction she receives from British Swim School.

Super friendly staff and extremely clean facility! My child looks forward to the lesson every week…read moreand is so much more comfortable in the water now whereas before he would scream and refuse to even get in. I recommend this swim school!

I've been taking a class offered by the Park District here at Maine Park Leisure Center. It's a…read morenice facility with several classrooms. We've been in the Itty Bitty room for the class. They have a preschool that operates out of Maine Park which seems to be pretty popular as well and I'll be looking into that next year. The leisure center almost looks like a school itself, with the lockers and classrooms--I wouldn't be surprised to find out that it once was. Our room is a good size with toys and stuff for the kids to play with. There's some parking along the east side of the building, but when I've been here for class it's been full, so you may be looking for street parking. There is a nice sized playground in the back. There may be three, though one is fenced off for use with the preschool I think; there's one with plain old grass and then another with the rubbery ground cover for smaller children. There's even a zip line here which I'm sure my little one will have lots of fun on when she's old enough. This is my first experience with the Park District and at this field house but since it's only a few blocks away I think we'll definitely be making use of this resource.

I found out about this large, out-of-the-way park only after moving to Park Ridge. Located off of…read moreSibley between Dee and Talcott, this park seems to have everything for nature lovers. There is a big soccer field for games, the usual playground and a school-sized field house with classrooms. It is also home of the PR Park District preschool program. The parking is rather small and often full during games or other events, but there's plenty of street parking... Or just take a bike and avoid the hassle altogether. On the other side of the park, there is a huge prairie and walking trail that spans about 2/3-mile around. You see ducks, geese, frogs, turtles along the way. Come on a spring or summer day and it's like an exotic getaway inside of a residential neighborhood. There is a patio-like overlook to see the prairie. Come in late June and you see a yellow sea of daisies in bloom. Truly spectacular, maintained by park volunteers. You also see kids fishing in the swamp sometimes, which is catch & release. Then there is the Wildwood Nature Center which has live animals native to the midwest, as well as lizards, snakes, and other small critters kids love to see. Admission is free, though operating hours are pretty short. It might be the best kept secret in Park Ridge.

I went to school here for grades 1 to 8, class of 1989…read more Trying to organize a 20 year reunion for 2009. Drop me a line if you graduated from here, or know a graduate. I loved grammar school - compared to high school.

They do a great job of educating students, preparing them…read morefor high school, and providing a safe space for students to not only be who they are now, but discover who they are becoming.