Gone are the teenage days of looking for a local place to hang out with friends, which first led me…read moreto this fine park. Approximately 20 years ago was the last time I stopped at this park as an 18 year old, and since then it has really changed! Nowadays I like to bring my children here. The actual park has been re-built slightly more south, with a toddler mini park as well as a bigger kid area. They have really expanded the rest of the park. There are two beautiful ponds which have fountains in the middle of each. In addition, there is a beautiful gazebo which is perfect to take pictures in as the backdrop of the fountains are perfect. Both times I have visited there have been both wedding and prom pictures being taken. There are also plenty of photogenic ducks just waiting for a photo opportunity!

This park is real nice. Quiet. Peacefull an modern 1st time here. Deffintally not the lastread more

We love playing in the water, but don't always love paying to play in the water. Gordon Park our…read morehappy place. Free water play! There's a playground and a fenced in splash pad. So glad we stumbled on this park. We'll definitely be frequenting this park for the rest of the summer!

Despite a bid of rain and clouds I visited this lovely community park and walked a few laps while…read moreeating frozen yogurt from nearby Red Mango. The grounds are beautiful, nice thick green grass, plenty of wide open space. It was quiet tonight due to the rainy Spring weather but I could see this place really hopping during warmer weather. There is a super kids playground, nice soccer field, a few nice big trees, plus hand ball courts for grown-ups!

Nice and quiet neighborhood park in Oak Park. I was on Auntie duty over the weekend. I came here…read morewith my six year old niece. She had lots of fun playing with the other kids. Its a very nice small park for kids to come and enjoy. Nice slides and other amenities to enjoy. It has a nice peaceful feeling.

Good playground with sand pit, tot lot, and a splash pad. The play structure is big enough for…read moreadults to follow little ones around if they need help. The fieldhouse is rentable for big parties or events. Parking on OP ave is risky with small kids. It's very busy and the crosswalk is at the end of the block. Parking on the east side is much calmer.

Fantastic park. New playground, four new tennis courts, a little baseball diamond, water…read morefountains, and some open green with plenty of trees for shade on hot days. Spent some time playing frisbee here, watching some tennis matches, sitting with the dog, running along the paths... All really wonderful, sunny moments.

Can use some updating but it's nice that it's covered and you can see if someone is lurking…read more Perfect for smaller kids under 8. Not super packed, bring your own chairs Bc they only have a couple and they are mostly all broken

From the owner: Located just south of Historic Route 66, Freedom Park is a vibrant community space that blends…read morerecreation, education, and Park District services all in one place. The park is home to the Berwyn Park District administrative offices, making it a welcoming hub for families year-round. Its standout feature is the state-of-the-art, lighted synthetic turf soccer field, perfect for games, practices, and tournaments well into the evening. Visitors can also enjoy a spacious picnic area for casual gatherings and a thoughtfully designed playground with age-appropriate equipment for active play. Whether you're signing up for a program, cheering from the sidelines, or enjoying a family picnic, Freedom Park is a place where community connections grow.

This place is small and intimate but it was so nice. Now, when I say that it's small, I'm…read morereferring to the greenhouse side. It isn't a huge park, but it is big enough for a little adventure. The plants are well kept. There are so many, and they don't have signs for them all, lol. So have your identifier app ready, lol. The temperature is set to maintain the plants, so you may want to have a nice jacket that you can take off while being inside. Other than that, the plants are beautiful and huge! They had parrots!!!! Lol, they weren't too talkative (until you walk away, lol) This is a great place to visit and take in different beautiful species of plants, the water system that they have set up as a coy pound, the HUGE plants that they have .... it is a great substitute for a botanical garden visit. Oh... AND IT'S FREE!!! LOL

We had a 5 year old bday party there and it was a blast! So well prepared and they really think of…read moreeverything. They have 2 main activities (terrarium craft and scavenger hunt) and two smaller activities to keep the kids busy in between (coloring and bird toy making). They have two staff to help with kids. We found with 5 year olds, having 4 extra adults was nice. They supplied tablecloths and a happy birthday banner. It was an easy way to celebrate and I would recommend. Sean did a great job being a host for the conservatory

Very nicely landscaped and well maintained park! Free parking right out front. Easy to navigate…read morewith nice signage. Sand Volleyball Courts. Nice children's modern playground equipment. Nice seating areas to lounge and enjoy the environment. Located in a very nice area of South Berwyn. Just half a block West of the YMCA on Oak Park Ave, 29th street. Pace bus stops just down the block. Some nice places nearby to grab lunch and enjoy as a family. MacNeal Hospital, Loyola Medical Center are nearby. Very nice area and relaxing .

This park is a nice little park. It has a sand volleyball court, bocce ball courts, playground…read morecenter, picnic area, a gazebo and a maintenance building that has open bathrooms to meet all of your needs at the park. Although, I would really like it if the bocce ball courts could be kept up a little better!

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.

I have to say, I really like this park. I don't have kids yet, so I don't need all the playground…read moreequipment to give it a good rating. It's got a baseball diamond, a bit of playground stuff, but the best part is the sled hill! That hill is awesome. You can find a hundred people there on any given snow day with all sorts of sleds. It's a blast just watching so many people at the bottom wipe out or knock other people over. Come on, if you are standing at the bottom of a ginormous sled hill and there's sledders along the entire top of the hill, you are likely going to get hit. Survival of the fittest, people. We take walks here with our dog a lot and he loves running around the wide open space when we are the only ones. It's a nice location, and definitely the place to go when you want an awesome sledding experience!

Skokie Lagoons is huge! Biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing- it has it all. I had no idea…read morethis place existed, but I'm so glad to have been introduced to it. Was here recently to rent kayaks and it was great. Chicago Kayak and Canoe rental company sets up camp, and it was very busy with school groups and families on a recent beautiful September 2016 Chicago weekend. Kayaking the Lagoons you're bound to see cranes, heron, a few other people kayaking, and get lost in nature. From time to time there is algae on the water and it can be smelly. We went right into a cove of algae where nobody else was going, and it felt like something out of the movie Adaptation. I was jealous of all the fishing going on, and hope to be back for that. It's only 5 miles from Chicago Botanic Gardens, so if you park here you can bike on in for free, and have an easy short ride. A lot of people reviewing Skokie Lagoons complain about the trash, and how people leave lunch garbage and bottles laying around. To me that's not a reflection of the place itself- do your part- pick up some trash before you leave, or pull a bottle or two out of the water. Or just stay away, because I'll be back, and the less people the better!

Great place for hiking. Not too crowded and not far from home for me. Lol. Will definitely visit…read moreagain.