This is a clean, open, and easy place for a hike. It's not particularly woodsie but the lakes are…read morelovely. Paved path. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. Covered picnic area. Easy access from Butterfield & Route 53. Enter on Route 53, across from Walmart and McDonalds. There are few trees to buffer the wind, so dress warmly. Lots of dogs on the trail today. Watch your step, as not every dog-owner tidies up after their dog, but the trail is mostly clear of droppings.

Hidden lake forest preserve is truly a hidden gem. Located in Downers Grove. It was a nice sunny…read moreSunday to just get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. It was a nice escape getaway from the city life. An ideal and nice place to relax and collet your inner thoughts. While walking along the trails everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was a breath of fresh air to be out in nature. A perfect place to jog,kayak, fish, hike, have a picnic or just come and take a scroll. Not crowded and everyone social distances themselves. I came across a few people walking with their dogs. All dogs MUST be on a lease. Really enjoyed the scenery and the water from the river and lake was calming and peaceful.

This is a great place for children s programs. Give this place a try especially during the cold…read moreweather months.

This is a delightful park, with a small pollinator garden recently put in (on Greenfield). The pond…read moreis a pretty good-sized one, edged with pretty natural (tall) wildflowers (milkweed, etc.); I envy the kids in the adjoining school with their water view. Lots of water lily pads. When I walked around today I saw a duck and what I think was a crane. And apparently I didn't even see half of the park as I didn't walk as far as the playground or paths shown in other's photos. Lots of benches scattered throughout for folks who'd like to stop and maybe just enjoy for a while.

For some reason, it's hard to find parks that are well-maintained (clean!) with semi-updated…read moreequipment. I noticed this park when I took a different way to my sitter's house, and decided to check it out yesterday when it was warm-ish. Needless to say we've been a bit stir-crazy staying indoors so much this winter! I really like several things: first, the equipment has some special needs accessibility. You can walk on to the equipment from the sidewalk, since there is a ramp built in! This area has a smaller slide that my toddler could navigate on his own. There is a variety of equipment for older kids to climb, and also several different slides. There is a separate toddler/smaller kid play area with 3 slides (2 tandem) that my little 19 month old could access with some help. Finally, there are 4 swings available: 2 baby buckets, and 2 for bigger kids. The turf is covered in wood chips and surrounded by black (plastic?) beams bolted into the ground. I didn't see a speck of trash anywhere! It's a pretty large area, and my son had lots of room to just run around and expend his energy. I enjoyed the scenic view of the pond, which is surrounded by a crushed limestone trail. Definitely a fan! Too bad we don't live right down the street. Luckily my sitter does, so we'll be using this park at least when I pick up the kids!

What a pretty and quiet park. Theres a big playground which is suitable for all ages. It's…read moresurrounded by residential properties but it still feels quiet. Im not sure why this park isn't busier. It's always dead whenever we visit! It's clean and well maintained. The pond is super fun and we enjoy walking around the gravel path. Every time we come here we spot some kind of active wildlife. The pond also has HUGE carp. I'm not sure if fishing is allowed but if it is, This would be an awesome place to fish. The carp are always active and will jump up out of the water and scare you ;) ducks, turtles, snakes, are just of the few creatures we have run into here. Visit when the weather is nice and you'll see a lot of the local wildlife. There are a few picnic tables and benches scattered all around the property if you're looking for somewhere to play and eat outdoors! We like it here!

Kids LOVE this park!! It's located in front of the sea lion aquatic park and across from Lisle High…read moreSchool. There is a large playground with a few swings. This playground is made for all ages. The park district usually has a few picnic table next to the playground. There is a pavilion with more picnic tables within walking distance. There are no public restrooms but there is a port a pot across the parking lot. You can use the restrooms at the sea lion aquatic park if you're there after 4pm. Across from the park/ aquatic area...you will find a large lake with a walking path. This is the perfect area to go for a long walk. Overall-- kids love this playground and adults love the walking path on a beautiful day!!

I love bringing the kiddos to this park. The play equipment is in great condition and it is a big…read moreset so the kids are never bored. There are only two swings so they get a bit impatient waiting for them but they are the nice big plastic ones. There is a great walking path if you're interested in getting some exercise. The sea lion pool is right behind the park so it's a great place to spend the day!! We usually come to the park and pack a lunch so that we can hangout for a while. There are picnic tables but we usually just bring a blanket and sit in the shaded areas. The only downside to this play area is that there is no regular bathroom. Luckily there are baseball fields close by so there are Porta Pottys at least. During the summer time, the park district hosts fun concerts, it's called the totally Tuesday events. Just watch for all the campers, it can get crowded!!

The first course I learned to play disc golf many years ago and still have a blast every time!…read moreChallenging obstacles like weaving through trees, not losing discs in large weed filled holes, and longer holes in general. Walk towards the upper hill where you'll find a fun bridge to cross the water and climb stairs to the top. There's a great BBQ fun for the fam or hanging with friends. This park is also great for hiking. There's a great trail through the woods. Beautiful flowers with a large field and unique trees to walk or bike through. Overall, clean and fun park for a nature escape or game of disc golf. Last note, dogs are welcome as lone as they're on a leash. So great outdoor escape for all people and their furry friend!

Manageable trails for nature hike with shade and sun. Very kid friendly! Found historic plaques…read morewith interesting facts of founders. Good signage so you don't wander off. Will go back for a walk in treed area.

This park district is vast…read more We come here for multiple purposes. The Sea Lion Aquatic Park is a fun, summery spot for children. We have visited on several occasions and generally have had a wonderful experience, except for the one time when one of my girls' sandals were taken. They were nothing fancy and it was just more of a nuisance. Considering most children items can appear similar, we assumed somebody took them by accident. There are four decent tennis courts in which our kids have enjoyed. We have been lucky and have not had to wait for courts to open whenever we visited. The playground itself has a rubbery ground with swing set, musical sets, two types of spin-around, zipline, long slides, and various climbing apparatuses. Our kids have always had a good time and it is sometimes difficult to get them to leave.

This park is especially good for young children from 1-5 years old. There are not many parks that…read morehave this many things to do for this age range (especially the 1-3 year olds) so I was very excited about it. There were many toys that made noises, rocking horses, a large green dome with holes, and a smaller playground with slides. They are still fundraising to build a playground for children 5-12 years old. Once that playground is built I'm sure it will be even more of a hit for families. That said there are features that the 5-12 year olds will like! Two large slides, an obstacle to climb on, and a glider swing. There are also several walking trails. My son loved this park! We will definitely be back.

Finally a park designed for kids with Autism or special needs. Great for all kids but this one is…read moredesigned for there safety. There so much to do that you can spend hours here. There is plenty of shade as well. The park is very hidden but if you see the horses head your in the right spot. There is a bit of a walk to get there but you'll be amazed once you reach the park. Plenty of spots for strollers and they have larger porta potti's. There are two playgrounds that are for older kids that I wouldn't recommend for kids 3 and under but everything else the younger kids can do.

Small but great for little kids! A lot of shaded areas for summer play. We also appreciate that…read moreit's not wood chips! Not a ton of parking but it's never been so busy it's a problem.

Nice neighborhood park to take the kiddos to. It has a mid-sized playground area with a variety of…read morenewer equipment & a good play area surface. The swing set area even has a couple larger chair-style swings for kids that may need a more structured chair for various reasons. There is a paved path winding through the park (perhaps 1/4 of a mile) along with a small pond and a little bridge. There are plenty of trees for shade, a few picnic tables and good amount of grassy open space for playing frisbee, tag, etc. The parking lot is paved with special drainage pavers to prevent/reduce flooding as well so the parking lot has stayed pretty nice without water damage.