Decent-sized neighborhood park located near Wolf and Kensington. Not ever crowded and they painted…read moreup the kids playground. They have a nice circled enclosed field where you can do laps around. The tennis courts there are plenty... There's about 4 courts. Overall, park is nice and clean and its located in a convenient area for me. BATHROOM REVIEW -- they have a permanent (read: not a port-a-potty) restroom for one. Inside, depending on the day, smells like shake pee and poop, or at best, no smell at all. Peer down and the one toilet bathroom and you'll see a 5-foot hole, where the poop and urine goes. Sit or squat? Definitely squat!

Sycamore Trails was a pleasant little surprise to me! I didn't realize this existed until I went…read morefor a bike ride around the neighborhood and decided to explore some other subdivisions. This made for a really nice ride and it looks like locals enjoy it, as well.

I had a great experience visiting the Wheeling Park District. It's clear that a lot of work has…read moregone into improving the area, and it continues to grow with new amenities and well-maintained facilities. Everything looked clean, organized, and inviting. The parks and recreational areas are kept in great condition, making them enjoyable for families, kids, and anyone looking to spend time outdoors. It's nice to see a community that continues investing in its parks and creating spaces for people to enjoy. Overall, the Wheeling Park District is doing a fantastic job. The continued growth and improvements really stand out, and it's become a great place to visit. I look forward to seeing how it continues to develop in the future.

I attended a model train event at this library. I walked inside and I felt like I was in a hotel…read morenot a public library. The room where the event was held was good size and comfortable. Library staff was present and checked periodically to ensure we did not need anything. Restrooms were plentiful and also beautiful and clean. I sit on my own local library board and when I attended my own monthly board meeting I told the Board all about how beautiful this library is!!

Fantastic basketball court and outside park…read more I play here every week for a basketball league and it's always fun. But I'm not here for that. Facility is well kept, and usually there is always parking. Today, was the first time ever since there was no parking because everyone was at the pool. Not a knock at all because you can just park on the side. My kid loves the park also, and we just hang out before my games and easily gets the energy out. I cannot complain!

This review is for the community center building... I haven't been to Camelot for about 10 years!…read more But I'm coaching an AAU basketball team, and we drew the long straw and got to practice at Camelot. The gym itself is premier--small bleacher section on each half court, beautiful wood floor, square glass backboards, and quality scoreboards. The building has been completely redone. The gym, the restrooms, and the track are magnificent! It looks like they have daily "open gym" times, and the person working at the front desk was extremely helpful. Highly recommended!

I've been hearing about this park for a while and we were able to take a visit over there today…read more I'm glad I knew what I was looking for because Google Maps was going to take me to a small playground on the other side of the school, rather than Little Bear Park which is on the very corner of Patriot and Chestnut (and is almost entirely fenced in, which makes it attractive with little kids). The Little Bear Park is actually a section within the larger Gallery Park, so you may need to put that in if your GPS is confused about LBP. This park was established as part of the redevelopment of the military airfield in Glenview. Overall, I was disappointed in the park, but there were some things I really loved about it along with those that left a bit to be desired. First, it looked like a gorgeous, romantic garden like you might envision from an Austen novel. Truly a beautiful setting, with a small hedge maze and a several picnic tables. Quite an idyllic little spot within the larger park, and ostensibly where it gets the "garden park" part of its name. There's also a really awesome water feature here. It's really large, and unlike some "splash pads" that are little more than a tall pipe sticking out of the ground, this one had several arms coming out of the ground of different heights. It also had some water coming from spots in the ground, for a lot of different ways to play. My kiddo got soaked and loved it. Sadly, the playground section looked kind of old and worn. It has a cute castle/medieval theme, but all the play equipment was quite faded. Of more concern was that the playground terrain, which was that composite rubbery stuff, was broken off in quite a few places; more than once my babe brought me small or large pieces. Seems potentially fraught in a few different ways, but it was weird since in all the parks I've been to with that kind of ground cover I haven't seen chunks of it missing throughout the playground. There's lots of parking at/around this park, because it shares space with a middle school and park district headquarters. The playground itself isn't the attraction for me--though if we are already in Glenview, I might stop--but I would absolutely return for a beautiful picnic in the garden, and that's what really makes it shine.

Heads up if your kids like swings: there are none at this park. But there's a cool splash pad, a…read morehedge maze, a play structure, and a huge sand pit area.

Absolutely beautiful!!! I needed a place to relax after my…read moreflight into Chicago. While I waited on my daughter's flight to come in (about 5 hours later). Next trip I'll be planning a picnic either when we land or before we fly out. What a beautiful and well maintained space. Filled with so much information and respect for America's heroes. Can't wait to come back!

Built in 1975, this memorial honors the men and women of Des Plaines who have served our country in…read morethe armed forces from the Civil War to the present day. This was a collaborative effort by the city, local VFW and local American Legion Post. The pavilion hosts numerous events including the annual Memorial Day services, the Live at the Lake summer entertainment series, Concert Band performances, the summer Movies in the Park and the annual Fall Fest. They were selling Christmas tress while I was there. The restroom facilities are also co-located here. The Pavilion is well maintained and consist of a bandshell and a walk way that has a plaque detailing every war from the Civil War to the Afghanistan War. Inside the bandshell you will find plaques with the name of the Des Plaines veteran that lost their life and which war it occurred. The center of the bandshell has the seal of all 5 of the US armed forces. There is a flag pole and a brick walkway leading from the bandshell and ends in a small circle. Because the pavilion provides somewhat protection from the elements, homeless people seek refuge here. This is a small, but fitting tribute to the honorable veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Kids Castle is one of the best parks and playgrounds around. The playground has so many different…read moreareas to explore that kids can easily spend hours playing without getting bored. Everything is well maintained, and there's plenty of space for families to spread out and enjoy the day. One of my favorite things about this park is its location. It's close to great walking trails, so it's easy to go for a relaxing walk before or after visiting the playground. There are also fishing ponds nearby, which make it an even better place to spend the afternoon outdoors. Whether you're bringing young kids to play, going for a walk, or just enjoying the peaceful surroundings, Kids Castle is a fantastic destination. It's one of those parks that keeps you coming back because there's so much to do, and it's always a fun place to visit.

Entertaining for all ages! Took my step daughter (5/6 year old) and husband here one summer…read moreafternoon. Clean, updated and a blast for all 3!

Review # 100 in 2018…read more This is a very nice park that my brother recommended taking our kids to. This stretch of Buffalo Grove is filled with fun activities for kids with quite a few parks. There is decent parking. Play area has rubber turf to prevent hard falls. The slides are not too fast, the swings are sturdy, corners are not too sharp if kids are chasing each other. It was a hot day yesterday, but the play area was not too hot to touch. Nice. Couple of tennis courts and a baseball field are a plus. I recommend taking your kids here. They will have fun. I know my son did.

A bit smaller park compared to some of the enormous ones in the area. However it still has all the…read morebasic amenities such as baseball field, bocce courts, playground, and pickleball. Parking can be challenging at times if there are a lot of activities going on at the park at the same time. The disc golf course here is not the most amazing, but setup nicely if you want to casually practice (I've never really seen too many other people on this course). The only thing to be aware of is that you can potentially throw discs onto the main road or over fences if you're not careful.

Who knew this park existed??…read more It's tucked away in what seems like a residential area and you might think it's just a golf course. But there are newly updated tennis courts (with multiple nets), a playground that's great for a range of ages, and an exercise equipment area! The playground looks updated and has a few swings, slides, a variety of climbing parts. Only downside is that it's woodchips (ouch), and right next to the parking lot/car lane. So you have to be vigilant if you've got a little who's a runner. The exercise equipment area is really nice--and the ground is that bouncy turf. It's pretty cool. And both the playground and the exercise area are pretty well shaded. Definite plus. But it's really nice to have the option for kids to play at the playground while you exercise or play tennis. There's enough here for the family to do and appease everyone.