This playground is pretty awesome! The Park was renovated in 2006 and dedicated to the late…read morePresident of Norridge, Earl J. Field This playground features a giant rocketship-themed playground with mission control "knobs" and launch pad platforms, a rock climbing wall, numerous winding slides, a zip line and several additional climbing features. I went down one of the slides and got rub-burn (or is it called "slide-burn"?) on my elbows. I would estimate that the slide is about 20-feet long. Disclaimer: I have children. So no, I didn't hangout at the playground by myself like a creepy old dude (not disclaiming that I'm a creepy old dude, in general). And if the main structure wasn't enough, there's a second area younger children to enjoy slides, swings, a small swinging bridge and many other climbing features I have to say, this playground was one of the best public playgrounds I've been to. So sad that I couldn't check in, as there was no Yelp listing of it.... until now! :-D

We stopped here whilst waiting for our pizza order to be done. It was just alright; I was rather…read moredisappointed. There are two sections to the park, with the big rocket being the centerpiece. It's huge, multiple levels. There are at least three slides coming out from it. Lots of places for kids to climb and scurry and jump. But that part was too big for my kiddo so we went to the smaller section a few steps away. There was a structure to climb, several slides, some bars, and then even a little further away a bunch of swings. I tried to keep her from seeing the swings, to be honest, since I didn't want to have to deal with an upset kiddo when we had to leave without enough swing time. She played around a bit but didn't seem as interested in the playground. We went down a slide or two, but some of them had standing water since it has been a bit rainy recently. The playground isn't technically fenced in, but it is effectively so because it's behind the practice courts which are all fenced in. It'd be hard for your kid to get away from you. There's a parking lot for the Norridge Park District building but the neighborhood parking could be tricky, especially in the summer because there is restricted parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day (ostensibly because of the large pool structure that would keep the residents from having any parking for three months otherwise). The terrain of the park is wood chips and soil, decidedly not my favorite (maybe especially after a rain) and she got dirty pretty quick. I may bring her back when she's old enough to play on the rocket ship, but this won't be a park that we return to much if ever.

Dunne Park is a hidden gem in Rosemont, IL. Tucked away between the highway and Higgins Rd, behind…read moreMcDonalds and the Westin on River Road, is the small but mighty Dunne Park. Small, because it is not as big as some of the other outdoor public spaces in the area, but mighty for everything it has to offer. Dunne provides a much needed respite from the very busy O'Hare area. It has a walking path, a playlot for kids, a gazebo, fountain, a man made but lovely waterfall, ducks, swans, dragonflies and all the good stuff that makes an urban park. It is clean and meticulously landscaped. It can take a minute to tune out the highway and airplane noise, but once you do, you will hear the sounds of tall grass blowing in the breeze, birds chattering and the waterfall. Great place to take a walk, read a book or sit and have lunch outdoors. Limited 2 hour parking, but I have always found a spot even at peak times.

A well maintained neighborhood park. The kids area remodeled over the last few years with the help…read moreof the local alserman. Ball fields are well taken care of Inside is nicely taken care of. Also used for voting when needed. A great neighborhood park in a great neighborhood Love it

I love this little park. More importantly my son loves coming here. It's very popular but you'll…read morealways find something to play on (I speak of the children lol). There's swings and many size slides and climbing walls. In the summer the there are water fountains to playing in. Lots of parking and ice cream vendors visits. Schools host activities in the spring as well. Sports take place around the park as well. If you're looking for a park to walk to check this one out.

Tonight was the first time that I have visited this park in at least eight years. I went to the…read morefield house for a 16th district CPD Community Beat meeting. I was confused as to which room held the meeting, so I asked the park district staff and they helped me find the correct meeting room. The field house was very clean and the staff was very helpful. The meeting went well....

Community park known for its many athletic fields. It isn't humongous, but it certainly has a lot…read more Oriole Park is pretty much here for the surrounding subdivision, but is pretty easy to get to. Lots of programs. These are good for kids who need something to do in summer or whenever. An interesting history about how it came to be. It's located in a subdivision of the same name. This used to be a pretty rural area, but families began to move in when automobiles became popular. People started to move farther out. This area was purchased by the Park District in 1931, but not much was improved upon. A few years later it got a playground and a softball field. The park added more acres after WWII in anticipation of an increased population. Among the programs offered are those for kids and adults. Kids can go to storytime or play T-Ball. Certainly has plenty more options of course. Teens can play basketball and roller hockey. Adults also can have fun. There's piano lessons and volleyball. Park has expanded many times and now has lots of things to do inside. There's two playgrounds, one of which has a ship theme. Also there's an interactive stray pool, which is good when it's hot. The park also has paved paths for bicycling and jogging. Good location in a residential area. It's located along Bryn Mawr and west of Harlem. This is close to the Harlem O'Hare Blue Line CTA station.

Wonderful forest for everyday walk. Very clean and refreshing forest. Very nice natural trails and…read morelot of birds singing. Hope all humans whoever passing through forest helps to keep clean the forest.

What a gorgeous option for outdoor space, walking trails, and picnicking!…read more After a large lunch nearby, we decided to stop by the Catherine Chevalier Woods for a quick walk since it appeared to have walking trails. With a bit of hesitancy since there was not a lot of information online, we stopped by and were immensely pleased. First of all, there was a plethora of parking spaces, making this a very accessible location! Second, we were immediately inundated with wild life, from lounging and munching white-tail deer to chipping chipmunks to singing birds, we no longer felt like we were in the midst of the city! Third, there were many spaces for picnicking and gatherings of people! What a great place to come for an outdoor gathering! Finally, we discovered miles of maintained and gorgeous walking trails. People were sparsely populated on the trails providing a beautiful and remote hiking experience! If you are in the area and are in the need of a good walk in remote outdoor space, head over to Catherine Chevalier's Woods!

DONT TAKE THE WOODSHOP CLASS IF YOURE A WOMAN!! First off, if you're expecting to learn anything,…read moreyou won't, the "instructor" Brian will demand you bring in your own plans for a project with correct measurements because he doesn't have time to do that. Getting him to give any guidance past "I don't know" is like pulling teeth, unless you're a man, then he'll act super buddy buddy with you. We just wanted to learn.

Beautiful park. Love it here. Splash pad awesome. People who work at the field house. Not very…read morewelcoming.

I love this park. It is huge and plenty places to sit and rest, to walk, to bbq…read more. but I just dont like how dirty it is. Two times we literally took out plastic bag from the deer mouth! People stop doing that! Please! Stop feeding animals with food they don't naturally eat just because you wanna clean your pantry!!!! I had few fights visiting this park with ladies who fed them with chips, pretzels, leftover bread! It is just not right! This park is amazing, we should clean after ourselves and be thankful that we can enjoy peace of this wilderness in our everyday! (Photos are few days old but very pretty and I keep forgetting to post them so I will do it now)

I went to Schiller Woods Grove 2 for a company picnic but the mosquitoes were horrible. I had even…read moresprayed "Deep Woods Off" on my arms and legs but I must have missed a few spots on my legs because the mosquitoes nailed me. Obviously this has been a abysmally rain drenched year for the Cook County area and the mosquitoes in the woods have flourished. I am definitely not going back plus the fact the people walk their dogs without leashes in these woods is a dangerous element. I would highly suggest more Mosquito Abatement spraying for these woods.

I've been going to this park for over 30 years and seen it go through a lot of changes. In some…read morerespect, this park is almost as picturesque as you can get, with scenic open spaces and verdant tees dotted along it's walking path for shade on sunny summer days. However, it wasn't until the last few years the Chicago Park District finally did some long overdue retrofits and renovations bringing the park back up to five star quality and looks. It's and nice plark overall, relatively safe, no gunshots or particularly weird people. Occasionally there are creepy dudes hanging around the bleachers near SW corner (yeah, we're watching YOU) and sometimes groups of feral teens exploring their sexuality with each other near the playground: so still use your head and be mindful. Safety has changed subtly over the years but it has never been a dangerous or hazardous park ... but it's still a park. Be aware that at anytime day or night you are truly never alone here as there are usually people about most times of the day & night. There are also numerous dog owners walking their dogs, joggers, bicyclists, baseball, football and soccer players always in the park an. So between the residents living across the street looking at the park and the other residents with their backyards practically in the park, someone is pretty much right there all the time. Really, if someone were to cry out for help someone is always around and due to the request of many residents to the alderman's office, the CPD presence is noticeable as WE CARE about our neighborhood and park! Come and enjoy this small beautiful park, but remember to be respectful to the park and it's neighbors. Sports and Non-sports: Field-house -. Decent bathrooms & facilities There are 6 Baseball diamonds. 3 Tennis courts, but one is converted in to an inline-hockey ring. Playground is decent and newly renovated Asphalt walking/jogging path... ok for limited inline skating. The Good: Neighborhood & park relatively safe, park is picturesque, clean, friendly, has decent facilities including playground. The Bad: maybe limited field house options and lack of some larger parks educational options. Organized sports can interfere with general public / neighborhood use. Be aware of people "hanging around" the bleachers late at night. Notes: If you walk your dog there, pick up the poop or you will catch hell from us locals. If dogs are aggressive with other dogs keep them leashed as there are a lot of other dogs using the park including mine. Please use the trash bins provided to help keep our park pristine. Alcohol is NOT permitted and you will be removed by police. Secrets of the park: - There are a bunch of trees (about 5) in the park that my family and I have planted for Arbor Day or something a long time ago, now they are taller than a 3-story buildings. - Lots teenagers having sex: On the bleachers in the SW corner of the park. In the playground. In the field house. By the tennis courts. In the grass under the trees ... and more. - There was once a giant single oak in the middle of the park that was struck by lightening and came down over twenty-five years ago. - A long time ago some idiot tried to go off-roading with a regular car in the park only to have it sink in the soft muddy grass in the middle of the park. It was there for days because it sank so deep.

Nice park which isn't too difficult to park at which helps you get away from the hustle and bustle…read moreof the nearby areas of the city. This spot offers mainly baseball and softball fields in addition to a wide area of open grass. There are basketball hoops without nets available here as well. Even for those not looking to play a sport, the walking path around the park is nicely maintained and a good spot to take a leisurely stroll. There are plenty of trees around the park providing some shade during warmer months and nice colors during autumn.

This is one of the parks in the area you can take your kids to and be able to enjoy the outdoors…read more Great grounds Great field house Open on the weekends Great staff Keep up the great work guys and gals

horrible park, everything costs money, soccer, tennis, and basketball courts costs 6 dollars if you…read morelive in norridge, kids can't afford that by themselves, horrible. 0/10

Don't even bother wasting your $12pp for non residents. They were not honest that the kids area…read moresprinklers did not work before you pay. People kept asking and they advised the kids area water falls was on a timer. They didn't turn on all day because they were broken. There was no timer. They won't let u bring anything in, including kids toys. So after you're in there, there is nothing to do for small kids. The place should be more like $5 fee or free. The place is a boring joke. If the kids are did not work then they should have let kids 7 and under in for free or put a sign up before u pay.

They won't let you bring ,uv protection with you ,is that even legal?wow I've been all around…read more the world never have seen anything lile that .