We took my friend's niece and nephew here; what a nice park, especially for kids. There's a ton of…read moreplayground equipment, including jungle gyms, slides, monkey bars, rock wall, merrygoround, and multiple types of swings including some multi-person options. The ground is super squishy rubber matting: nice shock absorbtion for all the running, and a fall on that wouldn't hurt nearly as much as on other material. The swings are surrounded by wood chips. There are several covered picnic areas and lots of trash/recycling bins. There's a sledding hill and a stadium as well. The grounds were well maintained: clean, grass and plants cared for. A great place for kids to play!

One of the top 5 parks in the area I love to bring my kids to. The jungle gym works for toddlers…read moreand kids 5+ as well. Keeps them entertained for a long time. There isn't a restroom which is why we don't hit this place nearly as often as we would otherwise. With little kids who are potty training - a restroom is a must at this stage of our lives. I think I've seen port-a-johns but yeah, not anyone's preferred restroom.

Great park for little or big kids. Lots of tall slides. Mounds for kids to run or climb. Picnic…read moretables. Space themed.

This is the best disc golf course in The Kane. Hands down…read more My 6yr old son and I head over here all year round to play this course. The Wheeler disc course sculpts a greater park that also claims several walking/bike paths, a baseball field, soccer/hockey fields, picnic areas, a playground, a mini golf course and tennis courts. Some of the holes are too hard for him to come close to par, but others are a great fit for his current ability. The course has a great range in difficulty which spans from easy par 3's to challenging par 4's. Legging out the entire course is about a 2 mile venture. The backwoods holes are a real hoot. Can't tell you the number of times I've headed into the tree's or the ravine to find a disc that's hooked too far right or left. Throwing from the top of the hill on hole #11 is a person fav. Just don't be surprised if you have to perform the aforementioned trip on a stray disc. Other holes feature baskets on the other side of a cluster of tree's, some border natural grass/reed areas, while others have very lengthy fairways weaving lines of tree's. Amenities-wise there's a drinking fountain near the parking lot and bathrooms near the playground. If you need anything else, bring it. Most golfers here like to bring their own beverage of choice. Cheers!

So, I am conflicted about my review. One the one hand this is the best park I ever have had the…read morepleasure of visiting. It was beautiful. Relaxed and a bit tucked away, the aesthetics made for a lovely summer afternoon. The employees were friendly and helpful. On the other hand, I selfishly want to keep this gem a hidden secret. Ugh!!!

We discovered this place in 2020 & kept going as nature walks were the only family activity we…read morecould do during the pandemic. This park is impeccably maintained, safe & offers a vast green space along with ample parking. Views of the fox river, mature trees & big lush grassy lawn. There are numerous activities available besides walking, biking, picnicking. You can enjoy amenities such as a baseball park, tennis/pickleball courts, paddle boats & mini golf (for a fee), fitness circuit, beach volleyball & bocce or bring your own set of outdoor games. Also a small water park with slides. Now all that's lacking is a set of basketball hoops & this would be THE perfect park! The bike path runs alongside the scenic Fox River, providing breathtaking views. Benches & picnic tables are plentiful & scattered throughout the park. It's the perfect spot to set up a pop-up tent & picnic blanket like we always do. You can also rent a pavilion for parties & gatherings. This park is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, stores & bookstores on Main St. in St. Charles.

Very clean area and love all their events. I just wish they would send text reminders for scheduled…read moreevents! I paid for one for my son and we forgot about it. Had already paid and everything!

A little over ten years ago Geneva Park District added the park district complex out near the Mill…read moreCreek Subdivision. As they added this land to the Park district they consciously added farmland to the parks. The Stephen Persinger Center is only part of a larger complex. They have the farmhouse, butterfly house and fields for soccer. The city of Geneva planned well for the future. They have also kept the prairie as part of the motif.

Elite Sports is TERRIBLE! I spent over 500$ on a lesson package in the Spring of 2024, and they…read moreclosed a few weeks later. My daughter could not take any lessons because they were closed. They still are closed and my daughter is done with softball for the year. She doesn't need lessons anymore and I have contacted the previous owners and they will not help me at all. They will not reimburse me and they tell me to wait for the new Elite Sports to open with different owners, but it's been over three months and my daughter does not need lessons anymore. The previous owners are absolutely awful human beings for stealing my $500 and not reimbursing me when they closed.

Tried to spend an enjoyable evening with daughter and granddaughters at their batting cages - the…read morebatting cages were a joke!! We used 2 different cages they were sporadic at best and twice threw multiple balls almost hitting my daughter with 1 of the 4 balls it threw. A third batting cage did have the OUT OF ORDER sign on it, I believe ours should have. There appeared to be one good working batting cage. Had to get help at least three times because they were not working at all. The staff (who were very kind) did put more $ on our card but it did not cover what we paid for and did not get. The place is in desperate need of maintenance, upkeep, update etc. because it is a bit of a shamble. Very disappointed!!

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

This is a lot of fun for not a lot of money! If major league games are too costly or too far to go,…read moreconsider your hometown team! The stadium is a manageable size so it's not far to walk from your car to your seat (or your seat to food). Fun theme nights (we went on Star Wars Night). Fireworks including a couple of Mega fireworks shows per year! Not to mention an enjoyable game! The one we saw was very close! Food here was also very good, from the Atomic Pork Chop sandwich to the Fritosaurus Walking Taco to Ben & Jerry's in a mini Cougars helmet! Overall, a fun summer night out in the burbs for sports fans!

I have been to more than my fair share of sports venues, and Northwestern Medicine is just OK. Not…read morebad, but not great. I understand that it is an independent league team, but it has the unfortunate disadvantage of being in the Chicagoland area where you have other independent league teams like the Boomers and Dogs, both of whom are sporting great stadiums. So unfortunately by comparison, NW Med is a bit of a disappointment. There is a kids play area, but it was closed off. The food selection and quality was OK. Again, not great but not bad. The staff was pretty friendly, with one of them even giving my 2-year-old daughter a batting practice home run ball. And the adult soda pop (i.e. beer) selection was substantially better than most minor league venues. Paying $10 for parking really suck though when the Boomers charge nothing and the Dogs only charge $3. I'm sure I'll go back because I love baseball, but I've been to 5 of the 7 Chicago professional baseball stadiums, and NW Med is unfortunatly last on my list of preferences.

The Tang Soo Do classes offered by the West Chicago Park District are a wonderful way for children…read moreand adults alike to learn discipline, respect, and humility while taking away something that may one day save one's life.

Newer facilies. Fields are maintained but can get muddy. Lots of classes and team options…read moreavailable for both residents and non residents. Coaches and teachers are seasoned and know their stuff after being there long term. Register early to make sure you get spots.

The community center here is a beautiful building and local artful treasure…read more I attend a recent art event and was impressed with the architecture, caring staff and ease of parking and entry. Someone attending the event mentioned they went to a wedding here. I can imagine how beautiful it looks all setup for such a special occasion. The young gal working the front desk throughout our event was so friendly and kept checking in on us, even making an announcement when someone left a phone in the restroom. There is a large industrial kitchen for use too. I look forward to hopefully returning to this unique location.

We booked Shannon Hall in early June 2023 for our daughter's November 25th, 2023 wedding. Julie G…read more was accommodating, responsive, and great to work with. She answered lots of questions via phone first and we emailed a few times back and forth and she always responded quickly. We brought up our concern with the 2018 yelp review that we had read, and Julie reassured us that the management has changed. As we got closer to the wedding date, we made some changes due to our wedding needs and rented new spaces in addition to Shannon Hall; it was easy to add. They graciously allowed us to come in and measure, etc. as many times as we needed. Julie gave us her cell # in case an emergency would arise (which didn't) and assured us that she contacts the on-site workers ahead of time so someone is on the premise to open the doors and be around to help. They were helpful in adjusting the heat, etc. The space was wonderful (we invited 200 and had around 160 attend); we were able to create an ambiance that met our daughter's expectations of a romantic and elegant setting. We set it up with the white chairs(which we rented from the park district for an extra cost) for the wedding and then our crew of friends helped us switch the venue set up for a reception with 10 5 ft. tables and 10 circles of 8 chairs (provided by the park district). We were able to bring our own food in - which was helpful in keeping costs down. We had charcuterie foodscape stations and heavy appetizers which we hired a few high school girls to serve at and their mom, my friend was the the kitchen coordinator. Dear friends helped work in teams to make sure the table was stocked with food. Pal Joey's from just two blocks away was super helpful in catering our delicious pizzas. The full-size kitchen was awesome to prep food in. Since we did not have a catering license we could not use the oven or warmer so we had crockpots in the kitchen for our meatballs and electric chafing dishes at the food stations. It would be helpful to take pictures of what the kitchen is stocked with as you will forget; we didn't realize that it had coffee percolators already and a number of other items. We brought in our own urns, drink dispensers, etc. You have to do your own set up and take down. If it is wedding, it would be helpful to know that you should move out the tables which are stored in the foyer area so there is space to set up chairs for the bride and her bridal party in that area. There is a sound system to use - 1 cordless mic (not a face mic!) and two places to plug in mic stands (we borrowed from off site, although I saw two mic stands there so one should ask if they are for using! There is no piano; our pianist brought his electric keyboard but you can rent electric pianos and sound systems from a music store usually. Our son-in-law's brother was the MC and ran the Spotify playlist for the dancing. Our guests raved about how beautiful the building and the hall was. Overall we were very pleased with our experience with Batavia Park district and would strongly recommend this place as a wedding option!

I love M14! We do not play travel here...It's a bit far and…read morepricey as basketball is not my son's primary sport, but I love it nonetheless. The coaches are all engaged and so professional. The techniques taught are top notch, and they also focus the intangibles of the game as well. If you are looking for genuine training for your child, M14 is the place to be. It's so nice to see a coach work directly with the kids for an entire session versus checking their phone. My son has done camps, strength training and privates. There are benefits to all of them. Give M14 a try!