You know you live in the city and are raising an urban kid when during brunch hosted by our…read moresuburban relatives, the kid asks loudly: "Is EVERYONE in this club Jewish?" My Aunt and Uncle ignored it but the busboys nearby were slapping their thighs and covering their mouths. The food was awesome: there were expected lox bagels, bialys and cream cheese; a custom omelette station, accompanied by French Toast, waffles, and pancakes; pasta, fish and meat entrees; plus a variety of brie, camembert, cheddars, and more; pear tarts, cheese cakes, and other desserts. The personal service here is excellent - I guess. The hovering busboys whisk away each dirty plate the moment you are finished eating, so you can return to the buffet to continue stuffing yourself. All guests are addressed as Mr. or Mrs,, X, and so on, which if you like that sort of thing - and don't mind paying for it - well, it's first rate. The view out the back, through the enormous floor to cieling windows, of the leafless trees and pristine lawn, though barren, was peaceful. A lovely afternoon in the burbs.

Bad Club - Stay away. They make lots of promises to get you to join (like offering youth programs…read morethat do not exist) and then fail to deliver. Very expensive and not worth it. Members are not friendly, tennis courts and pools are over-crowded. Beware.

We provided services for this company in good faith and submitted invoices for payment. Despite…read morerepeated requests and ample time to resolve the matter, the invoices remain unpaid. My experience has been extremely frustrating due to the lack of follow-through and professionalism regarding payment obligations. I always prefer to handle business matters privately and professionally, but after exhausting those efforts, I felt it was important to share my experience so others can make informed decisions when considering doing business with this company.

Long time member of this "hidden gem" (one of its marketing taglines) tucked away in Glenview…read more Think of Valley Lo as a low/no-pretense country club that is SUPER family friendly and even family ORIENTED. Wonderful dining -- casual attire but a nice menu; phenomenal service, and plenty of TVs and an activity room available to keep kids occupied. Tennis. Paddle tennis (one of the biggest programs in the US apparently, with a relatively recently rebuilt paddle hut that is spacious, well appointed, and has a regular bartender). A well appointed and maintained fitness center with personal training, classes, massage, and all of what you'd expect at a fitness club. A four lane 25-yard swimming pool that is surprisingly underutilized much of the time...and also features a kids' swim team that has become competitive among the North Shore programs. 18 holes of par 3 golf -- fun, family friendly, and again, without the pretense or expense of a "big time" golf club...and still with leagues, lessons, and events. The real showpieces of the Club, though, are the beach and lake open from Memorial Day through Labor Day (sometimes a little earlier and a little later depending upon weather). Sailing. Kayaks. Pedal boats. Paddle boarding. Swimming (some triathletes train by swimming around the lake -- it's about a mile around). Catch and release fishing (mostly for the kids). An adults-only area. A super casual beach cafe. Unsurprisingly, servers who'll deliver soft and adult beverages to your chair. A recently launched outdoor bar that complements the outdoor dining, weather permitting, in the warm weather, with lovely views of the lake and surrounding areas. Along with that, there are myriad family oriented and adults-only events, from bingo nights (really -- and they're a riot) to a "turn back the clock" New Year's Eve party where "midnight" is nine pm to the expected holiday events (gingerbread houses, caroling dinners, St. Pat's, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.). Breathtakingly good and popular 4th of July fireworks (usually on the 3rd) on the back nine of the golf course -- this typically draws over 1000 people and, along with many of the other events, features kids' activities like games, small rides, face paining, etc. Among the biggest draws is the youth sports camp which is as brilliant as it is well executed. Drop the kids in the morning; pick up in the afternoon. They get exposure to a variety of activities and sports and get fed. Counselors tend to be teenagers who are well trained and lead the events; the camp is run by a seasoned professional whose approach is to sneak in ideas of character and sportsmanship along the way. The clubhouse and grounds (golf course, beachfront) are great spots for a wide variety of events including corporate outings, family parties, prom dinners/photos, and weddings. Through the years, Valley Lo has maintained itself well and made significant investments to keep up and improve its clubhouse, athletic center, paddle and pickleball facilities, and now golf course. It's welcoming and inclusive -- while it is a private club that requires sponsors, it's not a draconian and super selective process like some country clubs, and tends to welcome all comers. Economics are considerably more attractive than big time golf clubs as well. We've been members for more than 15 years, raised our kids here, and have come to know and love the team ("staff" always seems demeaning to this reviewer) and the membership. If you're not a swanky golf club person but prefer something less stuffy and more fun and family oriented, Valley Lo should seriously be on your list to check out.

Always filthy, always. The staff is lazy, the management does nothing to keep that place in good…read moreorder. From the moment you walk into the vestibule to get to your playing surface (any of them) it's a rat hole of dust, garbage, lazy staff that simply sits at the front desk, and nobody walking around ensuring cleaniliness. Gum all over the courts, nets and benches always in the way, can't keep people on staff. It's obvious that it's owned by hockey people that are over the boarder to the north, they simply DO NOT CARE!!! I'd give no stars if that was an option.

Amazing great for basketball and soccer fields too all people welcome there to play and cheat to…read moreget in

Nice, quiet upscale town next to Lake Michigan with lots of great shops, restaurants, schools, and…read morebusinesses. One of the best features of Highland Park is the downtown which is conveniently served by the Metra and has some of the classiest dining and shopping options in this area of the suburbs. Prices are surprisingly reasonable given the quality of food you're getting and the landscaping / decor is very appealing. If you're visiting Glenview, Northbrook, or other areas of the North Suburbs, give Highland Park a visit as well. It's charming and a very enjoyable place to visit.

It's like Stars Hollow but with more money and more Jewish.read more

We loved the fireworks at the Fourth of July, and the pool was a fabulous crammed tons of people,…read morebut still fun. You could order food and it was delivered to your table. Everything was very organized and the fireworks were an extra bonus.

Great place to bring your family for a day of fun! Great staff, great snacks, and good music!…read moreWe've been members for over 25 years!

great rec center ,has everything you need at a great price for residents…read more Nice staff, its clean and the work out floor is being totally updated

Love this local rec center for Highland Park! Great small local place for sauna and swim.read more

Love this place. Haven't felt this good about my fitness in many years. Actually feel in better…read moreshape now then I did in my thirties. Good and getting stronger. The whole family loves it. Waiting for the dog training sessions to start up.......

My 13 yr old son does personal training there and they also have excellent group classes for all…read moreages to train and improve their strength, speed and agility. They work hard and have fun while working out. He has worked with most of the trainers and likes them all. The staff is very knowledgable, friendly and easy to work with.

If you or your kids love to play soccer look no further than Little Legends!…read more My son & daughter have both enjoyed Little Legends. Over the past 2+ years I have enrolled them in their practice clinics, game clinics & camps. What I love about Little Legends, there are so many things; To start Coach Tony & Coach George the owners - they are truly the Nicest Guys! They are experienced soccer players & coaches & they love what they do & have a true gift for working & bonding with children (toddler & up). Their staff also awesome (special shout out to one of our favs Coach Danielle) - it's true what they say good people attract good people! All the other coaches have played soccer & have been trained how to teach & coach soccer. Their clinics are really affordable & they offer great opportunities to make up missed clinics/classes. They teach your children soccer skills, sportsmanship skills & as a result soccer is fun! There is no denying that the Little Legend's "real" coaches have so much more impact on teaching skills than parent volunteer coaches as in AYSO. Lastly, yes your kids are learning but this is still a super friendly & fun atmosphere which is enjoyable for the kids & parents! I had my daughter in AYSO for 3 years she never really got a grip on the game, lots of running around but not really skills or even a true sense of the rules. Coach Tony told me "have her play with the boys & she will become a better player." Well, despite my concern, he was exactly right. She took a 9 week session with them & she was on fire! She Loves the game, confident, fearless & continued until she was too old for their clinics. My son also loves Little Legends it's always a highlight of his week!

My 4-year-old son's first soccer class. He's not an athletic type but the staff at Little Legends…read morewas able to engage my son and keep him moving and enjoying it. I also appreciate that they have 3-4 staff with the kiddos at all times. Their fun games keep the kids interested in a non-compete, no-pressure setting.