Large park with nice playground for both small and larger kids, swings, baseball diamonds,…read morebasketball and tennis courts. Fieldhouse with restrooms and outdoor pool.

Big park located in North Center. Hamlin Park is known for its athletic fields. It has a few…read morebaseball diamonds, as well as basketball and tennis courts, along with a pool. Also has indoor facilities like the fieldhouse and the gym. There's also a dog area where they can run around and stuff. A place that's pretty much for the neighborhood but it's still big enough for a crowd. It's best known for the athletic fields. This is a popular place for youth baseball leagues. Also offers lots of fitness programs you can sign up for. There's weightlifting, yoga, and more. It was created in 1909 by the Lincoln Park Commission. The fieldhouse was designed by architect Dwight H. Perkins. It was the most impressive of the fieldhouses he designed. This has two gyms and an assembly hall. Easily among the best places to play sports or just watch others do anything. It's got tons of fields to play on. There's baseball, basketball, and tennis among other things.

Fantastic park right along the Lakefront in Chicago! This park really has it all: tennis courts, a…read moregolf course, plenty of green grass along the water, and a bike/walking path. In the summer the tennis courts and paths are always busy, but I've never felt like the grassy area was overwhelming with people like some parks/beaches along the lakefront can be. It really is a hidden gem along the lakefront. There are plenty of trees if you want to hang a hammock or find a shady spot to relax or read a book. It's family friendly, with people having cookouts throughout the summer months, and groups of friends playing spike ball and other lawn games. You can jump into the lake right from there, and there are plenty of ladders along the concrete wall to climb back up. Bring your dog, or watch all the cute pups as they trot by! There are multiple bus stops along the paths making it easily accessible for anyone with a Ventra card. Plus, a DIVVY station is on the other side of Lakeshore Drive (there is a underground path to the park) if you're coming from the West. Definitely my lakefront go-to in the summer & fall!

Lovely and spacious park. My photos don't do it justice. Lots of great trees and fall foliage to…read moresee. Tennis courts, indoor bathrooms, plenty of parking, and lots of open space. My friend plays kickball here. Right along Lake Michigan, it's the perfect place to enjoy the greenery and then walk to the lake and enjoy the water. You get it all here! Vibrant energy and positive vibes.

Prinz beach park is one of the little hidden beaches in Rogers Park (hidden because they're at the…read moreend of cul-de-sacs along the lake). The park is relatively large, but don't go swimming--at least, in summer 2022--because the water quality is not sufficient for swimming. The water is nice and clear, so don't be fooled; check the Chicago Park District site! The park is named for Tobey Prinz, a longtime Rogers Park resident who was a leader and activist in the housing movement, had a strong impact on Chicago housing conditions, and was an advocate for Chicago parks and open space. Perhaps her most notable accomplishment was getting the old site of the Bryn Mawr Country Club, slated to become a shopping center, instead turned into Warren Park, one of the largest parks on the north side. She was also instrumental in preserving lakeside property in cul-de-sac spaces just like these. The bench that runs for hundreds of yards along park is painted white each year and the community is invited to repaint a section. It's fun to wander along and see what people have contributed for the year. There's also tennis courts in the grassy part of the park. There's also a nice view of the city from the pier as you walk toward the lighthouse, which unfortunately was clouded the day I was here by the foggy weather. Parking is essentially non-existent here, so public transportation is really your best bet.

I can't remember how I found out about the murals. I think I was just randomly hanging out at the…read morebeach because I had two other apartments nearby. I thought it was really pretty but one-and-done. Once I found out that this is a thing that happens every year (Artists of the Wall), it turned out to be a fun way to celebrate around Father's Day and Juneteenth. The new paintings are up, and these are my favorites this year. (I have a photo collection of my favorites every year for at least a decade. Just saw these today. Nice job, artists!) Also, this is a fun park to bring your dog too. I was nervous about the off-leash dogs at first, but once my dog became less aggressive (but NOSY AS EVER!) around other dogs, it was much more comfortable to bring her here. Sometimes she's the off-leash dog, too, long enough to chase a toy or two and come back.

Really cute park for smaller to medium sized kids with sandbox and amazing splash pad. Building…read morewith restrooms and rooms for party rentals.

Great splash pad. Came right at 10 when water turned on. I recommend brining a bucket for water…read more Also some hours are for camps only and it's not posted online so I took a photo to help

Stevenson Park has been totally updated outdoors and the new toddler to preschool/young…read moreElementary-age climbing structures and play areas are really lovely. My kids are older now, but we used to play here often pre-renovation. They did a beautiful job with the renovation. I come here twice a week to take a Nia dance class through the Park District of Oak Park. The space is perfect for the class. Always clean, well-ventilated, the water fountain works, all of the equipment is in good working order, and the teacher, Andrea, is the best!! Masks are required to come inside, and there is a Park District attendant at the door of the building to ensure that the mask requirement is complied with, which I really appreciate. Stevenson Park is a great place to take a class and a super spot to run around with the kids a bit! There is some free street parking along Lake, but make sure you follow the signs. I think only one side of the road (the south side) is free. I saw someone getting a ticket for parking on the north side of the road yesterday.

This park is very clean, spacious, and offers a lot for children of all ages in regards to…read moreplayground equipment. Just right next to the outdoor playground is a basketball court and a skate park which are kept in great condition. What surprised me most was the concrete ping pong table and the checkers/chess tables as an extra bonus for older visitors. If you're looking to escape from the cold weather the Cubhouse indoor playground offers warmth and a spacious playroom for $5 per child (adults are free).

Nice trail from nw side Chicago towards lake. Stopped short because of encampments and messes…read more Don't go past Lawrence

Big park located in the North Park area. Gompers Park is one of the bigger ones around here. It has…read moreathletic facilities and fields as well as natural wetlands. For sure has a lot to do and see in it. There's many youth leagues and programs among other things. A really big park with a lot of area to cover. It's more than 42 acres and it's on both sides of Foster Avenue west of Pulaski. This has long history of how it came to be and what it is today. First it used to be farmland. In 1926 it was transformed into parkland. Additions were soon to be added. These included a natural stream dammed to create lagoons. Also there were basketball courts and football fields. Later WPA funding was used to restore the wetlands. It was named after the founder and first president of the American Federation Of Labor. There's a statue of him at Foster and Pulaski. For certain it's a good way to admire the natural beauty of the area. It's located along the North Branch of the Chicago River. This also has a swimming pool that's popular in summer, but if wanting to see more authentic bodies of water, go for a walk around the wetlands.

It's a short walk from the residential area, Uptown Chicago…read more The beach is not very big, but big enough to enjoy the views, relax on the sunny day on the sandy beach. Many people walk their dogs here, and I found very comfortable walking around with them. The area is well maintained, very clean! There is a restroom, change room, shower area on the side of the parking lot, not far from the beach. Parking is pretty much full in the season but off season there are plenty of spaces to find.

I can not believe it The beach lucks ok. But the rules are…read moreso stupid. I have a canoe and some inflatable platforms 40 square feet, not inflatable for children. I tried to launch my canoe in the lake, and I can't do. Because the low is stupid ones. If you have children I really recommended you to don't come in Foster beach. You are not able to come here to your inflatable product because you are not going in the water with anything inflatable. Sorry Chicago. You are the most worst beach i seen in my life

Nice and warm pool. $42 per 3 months omg this is "awesome". I love the swimming pool water…read moretemperature ohh soo good for me.

I go often with someone for no reason…read more We just use the swings. I love swings but he goes too high sometimes freaks me out. It's right by a Starbucks so you can buy a drink and swing and talk. Perfect! A little small and sometimes sketch balls hang. They really are disgusting, no offense to them. So im glad i go with someone. Anyways. It's fun to let out you inner kid. Play. Get fresh air and sun!!! And swings work your legs! High five swings!!!!! There's a slide and jungle gym and stuff. And like wood chips all over. The brainiac told me they are treated with carcinogens to not decay...then I tell him to describe a movie or repeat something he said Don't say hi if you see me or look at me I'll flee, btw dead serious