This park recently underwent a major remodel, and I couldn't believe the improvements!…read more The park is very spread out with 3-4 different play areas and a splash pad scattered around soccer and baseball/softball fields. There are also walking trails that wind throughout the park and along the river! One of my favorite things about the play areas is that towards the back of the park there is a playground specifically designed for younger children ages 2-5 years old! Although with supervision a one year old could easily play on this as well. This is great because a lot of typical playgrounds can be unsafe for younger children and more likely for an accident to happen. Next to this particular playground there is one designed for older children ages 5-12, so for anyone with multiple children they can play on the appropriate set and not get bored. Another great thing I noticed about the playgrounds, they have padded artificial grass underneath and around them versus the typical wood chips or rocks!

Case Community Park Park is absolutely beautiful!! Newly remodeled. There is a skate park, 5…read moreplaygrounds, 3 mile trail, volleyball, disc golf course,splash pad,baseball parks, soccer fields and a BMX track. In the summer Case Community center has outdoor movies with popcorn! The trail is very scenic and most of the trail runs along views of the river. My favorite part is to find the bald eagles. There is a nest that resides in the park and you can often see them flying overhead. The park contains so many trees! Which make you feel like your in nature. The park also has newly installed picnic tables. It just really is a nice place to have near by. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there is no dog park.

Running is my mantra - I am absolutely at the best peace in my running shoes…read more I happened upon this path when I was getting food. It was meant to be!!! I saw someone in running gear from behind the restaurant area on about 13th / 14th Street and Peoria. Peaked my interest. I decided to see where it lead - what a journey!!! This park is located on the path of that trail (Midland Valley Trail). Nice, cozy, quaint park. Perfect place for me to catch a second wind :) This park has plenty of space to play / run around. Felt like a good place to take your shoes / socks off and walk around in the grass. This park is connected to Midland Valley Trail - which runs through The Gathering Place - ultimately reaching Riverside Parks. What a great walk!

Feast your eyes on downtown while swinging on a star (swing set)!…read more With enough room to throw a frisbee or play a game of wiffle ball, this place has it all. (I have carried around a wiffle ball bat and ball in my trunk since high school for when I find places like this... really. Please still like me.) This park is hardly every crowded when I'm there and Olof enjoys the fact he can freely use the facilities since there are doggie pickup bags available to cleanup after himself. The Midland Valley Trails will provide a good walk and spit you out there if you choose to head towards downtown. Let's start a wiffle ball league of Maple Park!

I really wish every city and state had something as cool as Funtastic Island! It's free and it's…read morefull of fun! They have playgrounds for all ages and a great splash pad for everyone. They also have swing sets and a pavilion. There's restrooms and most of all, it's clean! There's plenty of shade and parking. It's fun for everyone and I appreciate places like these where families can take their children for a fun day -- wet or dry! Such a super cool place, would return and recommend highly!

Lovely park for the kids, really nice splash pad and lots of seating around the park for the parentsread more

3.3 acre park off Peoria and 11th St. There are lighted tennis courts, playground, splash pool and…read morebenches. There are a lot of homeless people milling around, but the high visibility area makes it safer. They have a nice fountain and flowers in spring and summer.

There is a playground and splash pad. There is also a fair amount of individuals experiencing…read morehomelessness at the park.

This is a terrific community park with amenities for all ages…read more Ball fields (baseball/softball); courts for basketball, sand volleyball, and tennis; picnic shelters: and a seasonal splash pad are some of the attractions. Two playgrounds have rubberized surfaces for safety. Recent park upgrades include a new skate park and lighted walking path. Of course, restrooms are in the park. The park is also used for community events, which are listed on the city website.

The parking for the southern trailhead is small and not much that a turnaround. The trail is well…read moremarked for both hikers and bikers. It's pretty walking along the lake with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view. It's definitely worth a visit and I will come back in a different season. There isn't a bathroom at the trailhead so it might be good to stop before you arrive at the trailhead.

Spent Saturday afternoon in the park working a radio station. This is a very pretty, even with…read morebrown grass. Tons of friendly happy folks out playing disc golf and picnicking. Wonderful park in a nice community. If out that way and you want to relax and enjoy the outdoors, this is a good place to do it. I can't believe I didn't take more pictures.

We love this park. The only draw back is the basketball court and baseball diamond are across a…read morestreet. It's a small side street , but still. It's right between the new water park and the dog park. There are men's/women's bathrooms by the baseball diamond and signal occupancy by the playground equipment. Not a lot of swings. But plenty of stuff to climb.