Hidden gem. The field house is always clean and staff friendly and inviting. Even walking on the…read moretrails around the park, I never feel uncomfortable nor unsafe. Thanks Ms Rei Rei and her staff. My son (Howard U student) and I walk to the fitness center, he plays pickup basketball with whomever is on the outdoor courts. Love it!!!

Great park I visited for a live jazz band. This park is awesome for live music as the trees are…read morevast and provide lots of shade. My only complaint was there was a lack of trash bins and no bathrooms to speak of.

I visited the pickle ball courts at Eugene Field Park for the first time this morning and had a…read moregreat experience! Though there were only two courts to play on, people were very friendly and rotated out after their games were over. The area was clean, bright, and a fun atmosphere for all! The nearby park and splash pad area looked like a fun spot for the kiddos, and there were tennis lessons happening in the courts next to us! Lots of fun on this Sunday morning!

The park district has allowed the homeless encampment to spread right next to the children's…read moreplayground at foster and avers. And now a new one appeared right next to the baseball field. The one next to the playground has been there for months. Since then, I've seen an uptick of drinking and drug use, people from the encampment walking down the alleys looking into back yards, guys with crazy behavior next to field house. If they weren't causing problems in the community, it would be a different story. But is a public safety and health issue. Please remove these so we can enjoy our park again. Parents please be careful with your kids around here.

Lovely and spacious park. My photos don't do it justice. Lots of great trees and fall foliage to…read moresee. Tennis courts, indoor bathrooms, plenty of parking, and lots of open space. My friend plays kickball here. Right along Lake Michigan, it's the perfect place to enjoy the greenery and then walk to the lake and enjoy the water. You get it all here! Vibrant energy and positive vibes.

Fantastic park right along the Lakefront in Chicago! This park really has it all: tennis courts, a…read moregolf course, plenty of green grass along the water, and a bike/walking path. In the summer the tennis courts and paths are always busy, but I've never felt like the grassy area was overwhelming with people like some parks/beaches along the lakefront can be. It really is a hidden gem along the lakefront. There are plenty of trees if you want to hang a hammock or find a shady spot to relax or read a book. It's family friendly, with people having cookouts throughout the summer months, and groups of friends playing spike ball and other lawn games. You can jump into the lake right from there, and there are plenty of ladders along the concrete wall to climb back up. Bring your dog, or watch all the cute pups as they trot by! There are multiple bus stops along the paths making it easily accessible for anyone with a Ventra card. Plus, a DIVVY station is on the other side of Lakeshore Drive (there is a underground path to the park) if you're coming from the West. Definitely my lakefront go-to in the summer & fall!

We have been doing Kiddie College at Wilson Park for three years straight because of how awesome…read moreMs. Justine is. She does an amazing job and my kids have both absolutely loved her. The other staff are also super nice. We have had nothing but great experiences here. The playground itself is a great one. It's fairly new and it's always clean. They have a small sprinkler play area with a slide too.

Staff is not trained or very patient in dealing with children, they tend to discriminate and pin…read morepoint certain children. The staff is not diverse and does not deal with diversity very well. They also tend to be rude. Park does not offer much.

Great field and community t the field is very good I would go if you like soccer there are…read moresometimes classes but you can go when you want very colorful I would recommend sorry for lack of good grammar

The Chicago Park District soccer fields here include two large astroturf fields, with lights for…read morenight play, and over 10 smaller turf fields extending down past Lawrence Ave. The fields are in pretty good shape for public fields, in constant use. The fields can be reserved, and Saturday mornings are generally taken up by AYSO games, but, they're a bit of a hidden gem, and are available more than you might think for pick-up games.

The biggest hill in Chicago!…read more Took our 2yo to Cricket Hill for the first time to climb to the top. Fond memories of climbing to the top on windless days back in my youth when the boat was in Montrose Harbor.

I came here for the annual kite festival on the most perfect day. It was sunny and the temperature…read morewas comfortable with a nice cool breeze. I arrived around 11a and parking on Montrose was challenging. I think as you drive further along, there were more parking to be found. However, be prepared for travel to crawl all the way around. This is a great family affair with all kinds of kites flying in the air. There were tents set up for free kite making and kite decorating. There was also an area of food vendors and tents that were giving away free stuff. Thanks Whole Foods for the banana and coupons! Near the tents are a row of port-o-potty and the lines were never too long. Unfortunately, the water to wash your hands ran out early in the afternoon. It was fun to sit on the grassy knoll and watch all the kites fly. There was a huge seahorse kite in the middle section that's roped off. The kids really had a great time hanging out here.

Came across another one of these neighborhood parks in the Humboldt Park area. It has an old…read morefieldhouse as well as athletic facilities. Simons Park is one of the many smaller parks around here. A lot to do here especially for children. There's a playground and spray pool among the best things. A lot is going on in this park if looking for events. It's got a long list of activities including baseball, basketball, and boxing leagues. This is popular because of the spray pool in summer. Before this was a park, it was farmland. In 1920 the park was established, and soon the fieldhouse would be opened. A gang in the 1950s called themselves Simon City. The park was in their territory. After merging with another gang, they became the Simon City Royals, and were infamous. The neighborhood changed for the better, and they would leave it for other places. Good place for the children to play and get involved in athletics. It has plenty to choose from. This is also a popular spot to cool off in summer.

I have lived in this neighborhood for a decade, and as a home daycare provider, Simons Park has…read morebecome an essential part of our daily lives. When Monique became the park manager, she personally introduced herself at the playground and shared all the wonderful programs available for children and youth. From that moment on, the children in my daycare have benefited tremendously from activities such as Tot Spot at Simons, arts and crafts, and many other enriching programs. Since Monique took over the administration of the park, we have consistently used the facilities, and her dedication to the community has been exceptional. She is warm, welcoming, and truly committed to serving families. Our children adore her and Rafi, and they always feel happy and safe when visiting the park. Throughout the winter, spring, and fall, Simons Park provides us with a valuable indoor and outdoor space that supports the children's motor development and overall growth. We have also rented the space for different events, which has been incredibly helpful for our daycare program. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and for the positive impact that Simons Park. I want to thank you Monique, Rafi and their staff for everything they do for our children and community. Monique's leadership and kindness have made a meaningful difference in our community.

Facilities were good and the instruction my child got seemed good but registration and customer…read moreservice left a lot to be desired. We had registered online for their green dot lesson series for beginners, and selected the dates of classes we would attend. I even got a confirmation email, but on the first day of lessons we showed up and they didn't have my son on the list. They told us that the registration system sometimes doesn't work and that the best way to be registered is to have a staff member do it. So we had to leave (no instructor was there) and call to schedule later. Unfortunately, two additional times we showed up only to find out that his lesson was canceled without us knowing. Both times we had confirmation emails that the class was happening, and both times we showed up to nothing - and unfortunately today, no one was at the facility at all, so there wasn't even anybody to talk to about our issue. (The gate to the courts was wide open though, yikes) Unfortunately, when you have issues like this (or need to reschedule) you can't reach anyone. When you call and try to leave a message, the machine cuts you off before you can finish speaking after only 5 or 10 seconds, and if you email them, no one ever replies to you. So your only recourse is to call and call and call until you finally reach someone. I can't recommend the business to any parent; logistics are critical, and this place unfortunately didn't deliver.

Wonderfully maintained Har-Tru tennis courts with top shelf tennis pros in relaxed atmosphere.read more