The Park District of Bedford Park is top notch. The gym here is always active with different sports…read moregroups and activities. The staff is helpful and friendly. The outdoor area is always well kept and manicured. I wish every place cared for their facility and grounds like they do here!

My buddy lost his ball here! He will never be the same. Besides that it's a great park.read more

One of my favorite parks in the area! There is a wonderful walk/run path that encircles the park…read more Also a skate park area, huge soccer field, picnic tables and a large playground. Centrally located and lots of parking , this is one of my favorite halfway points to meet a friend from the city (and I'm in the western burbs). Well maintained and seems like there's always a few people about, but never too crowded. Would def recommend for those looking for a playground, walking path or skate/sports fields.

Beautiful area along the river. Great for picnics,walking,birding etc. Plenty of parking and picnic…read moretables. Paths are crushed limestone or grass.

I never knew these lush, gorgeous woods were here! I work just 5-7 minutes away by car, and came by…read moretoday to Churchill Woods, on my lunch hour. I regret missing out on the last few years of lunch time walks here!! I will definitely come by more often. The hiking trail is off the far end of the parking lot. The lake is to the right as you pull into the lot. I saw ducks and bunnies and heard all sorts of other animals along the path in the woods. The path can be a little rugged in some parts, requiring you to step over tree roots, or duck under a fallen tree branch, but is mostly easy to navigate. There were only 3 people at this lot at noon on a Wednesday. Perhaps the crowds pick up on the weekend?

Such beautiful property. Plenty of parking. I have some mobility problems yet it was a very doable…read moreone mile walk with ample benches placed to rest on.

Nice recreational area. Kayaks and canoes available for rent at a reasonable fee. Lake is not too…read morelarge, usually pretty calm. There's a well maintained 1 mile trail around the lake, also a butterfly garden, kids area, and other points of interest. There are also a lot of special events and programs for kids and adults. Ample parking in their lot or on the street.

The Park district of La Grange inside playground is amazing! It's great for those really hot days…read moreand you still want to enjoy the day with your little. My son enjoyed the bridge. He was running up and down for a long time. Besides the playground they have a fitness center, basketball court and I'm sure plenty more!

Lots of Equipment, space, and a variety of fitness classes included in the membership. They just…read morerenovated the parking lot so it's nice to finally park my car within a reasonable distance.

I haven't been to Little Red Schoolhouse since I was a child. I love that you can visit it but not…read morejust that they have a nature center a whole other building that you can explore. There's critters to see and learn about paths all around a water area. There's also an outdoor children's nature play area. It's just a really great place to go explore. I definitely recommend going here! Please check out my pictures to see what you're missing!

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center is a great and inexpensive family day option! It offers free…read moreparking and admission to all. One can explore the old Nature Center with historical facts or the new Nature Center with a kid's play area and animal exhibit. The snapping turtles were an absolute hit with my niece and nephews! Outside, there are two owls and a hawk as well as two nature trails and some kid's activities. Each trail is maybe 0.5 miles and 1.3 miles which is perfect for kids. Along the trails, be sure to stop at the lookouts to enjoy the views. They even have short peeking slots for the kids. I had the best time visiting Little Red Schoolhouse and seeing all their updates from when I last visited as a kid. Highly recommend for all!

I came here for a kid's birthday party, which my friend has held here for her son for at least a…read morecouple of years. The birthday room is kinda hidden in the back but there's an indoor play set in there that includes a couple slides and a bounce house. You can bring your own food, which is great. But they only let you set up like 10 minutes before and clean up maybe 10 minutes after the time you've booked, our they charged you for the extra time, so make sure your decorations, food, and so on are easy to get up and down. The facility has a basketball court and what I'm sure must be an ice rink at some point of the year, but when we were here in late December a basketball camp was taking place. The facility was clean and has lots of parking, plus a small playground outside the building as well.

This place is very nice! I threw a birthday party here some years back! Your kids would love it and…read morethe staff was amazing.

Want a free workout that will kick your butt? Head over to the Swallow Cliff stairs. There are…read morepeople of all fitness levels that make the trek here. Stay to the right and keep your own pace. The forest preserve has done a nice job maintaining the area. There are tables to have a picnic, clean bathrooms, and seasonal café. There is a decent amount of parking too. It does get packed if weather is nice. People like to use rocks to track their loop numbers. Signs say no dogs allowed on the stairs.

Love swallow cliff stairs! This is definitely a workout!! My goodness this is nothing like regular…read morestairs or a stair climber. For those that even exercise regularly, this is a tough workout and you really have to build up to it. Nice location, great walking trail in addition to the stairs. Everyone that goes is very friendly. In the summer the smoothie shop is open. Police regularly patrol the area. Super big parking lots. The only issue is that you're really supposed to walk up one side and down the other - but often people are walking up and down the main flight of stairs which is annoying. Aside from that, it's a great experience.