We love this playground! It's part of the Shanes imagination parks organization which has a lot of…read moregreat parks back in Los Angeles. This playground was awesome. It's right along the river and there's some great bike trails around. My kids had so much fun climbing on all of the equipment. There was lots of stuff for them to do. What a great spot!

Love the park specially the new off leash dog park but you did not make an off leash park for small…read moredogs so my dogs cannot use it. Please make a spot for the small dogs.

Friendly people/staff Although the llamas spit a lot :) its a good time for toddlers!!read more

Such a fun little find!! This is a zoo, a park, a little history lesson and an overall great place…read moreto visit!! Best part, FREE!! Now, this is not a huge zoo, but man do they pack a lot of love into a little spot. Food selection of animals, very friendly staff and cute well maintained facilities! Then, there are multiple large parks on site!! Perfect picnic spot for place for large family gatherings!

My husband, friends, and I love this place! It's pretty clean and is absolutely beautiful,…read moreespecially during sunset. There is a path around a decent sized pond where many run or jog, and there are plenty of benches to sit on around the path, as well. A nice perk is that you can watch all of the cute ducks and geese all over the place. Be careful where you're walking because poo is kinda everywhere, though haha! There is a free outdoor workout area you can use with a good amount of different machines, and there are also canoes and peddle boats that you can rent. I haven't been here in the winter season yet, but apparently you can ice skate on the pond when it's frozen during winter, too. Don't let me just tell you how gorgeous this lake is, see for yourself! Many people also fish here, but during certain times, the lake has green algae, so I wouldn't recommend being that close to the water if there are signs out.

Great park and very relaxing time!!! Would recommend for…read moreanyone looking for a great place to unwind!

A really great hill to sled or try snowboarding for a little one. It was a wickedly cold day, but…read morewe thought we would try it out anyway. It was pretty empty so it was awesome for teaching my daughter without having to buy a lift ticket. Though I would advise going halfway down the hill to teach because the higher up you start, the steeper it is. Otherwise a great park in the snowy months

Great little park, hard to find. It's about 2-3 miles west of Bartlett Rd on Irving Park Rd. the…read moreslash pad is the best. Check out the pics they say it all. Oh the splash doesn't open until 11

The senior South Elgin Park District to Starved Rock Lock and Lunch was so enjoyable with…read morepersonable staff Jess and Ed facilitating representing the Park District. Everything went smoothly and relaxed. Excellent driving by Jess and Ed was at our lunch table. Definitely recommend going on their excursions.

Panton Mill Park: Absolutely amazing! Great splashpad, wide open scenery, including the Fox River…read moreand the dam creates a breathtaking view. Large clean restrooms add a comfort level. Events nearly every day all summer long, and even Santa Claus makes his debut on stage, for the Christmas tree lighting to a full house in early December. From concerts to Classic car shows and other family events, The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has really stepped up!

Nice place for a walk and to observe nature. During the winter the indoor bathrooms are closed, but…read morethere is a porta potties. (Bring your own TP and hand sanitizer!) Trails had maps available and decent signage.

This is a great place for a pet friendly, on-leash walk with your dog. The limestone trails are…read moreflat and soft, and the trails around the water were busy, even on a chilly morning. There's a lot to see here and a variety of ways you can head on the path. I saw plenty of people fishing, no boats out yet, and a lot of other dogs and strollers. If your dog is not good around many other dogs or people, this might not be the place for you to walk on a busy day. But I did notice other directions you can walk, away from the water, that doesn't have as much traffic. The views are nice (if you can get past the fact that the giant mound you're seeing is garbage underneath) and the grounds seem well-kept and clean. There's plenty of parking, too. The only negative is getting around the goose poop and some litter blowing around in areas. But overall, it is a nice place to get some exercise in.

Enjoyable walk with some interesting statues. I've read that they've added some new works since I…read morewas there. I was there in the winter and the paths were still covered in snow. It made for a peaceful, beautiful day even without the missing displays.

What a cool spot! I've driven by this area countless times while shopping nearby and never knew…read morethat the sculpture park existed until I was looking for a place on Yelp to get a quick walk in after a meal. Fortunately for me, this was more than a quick walk as there are about 16 sculptures located throughout the park all which are quite distinct from one another and good for fun photo taking opportunities. Sculptures here range from a wooden arch to steel structures to chiseled rock to a giant muse and even a colorful giant sundial. While not as large as the sculpture park in Skokie or University Park, there's not too many options in the area (unless you also count Morton Arboretum). Overall, worth a visit if you're in the area at all. It's fun and free, and maintained nicely.