A mom-of-two's (a toddler and preschooler) straight-forward review -…read more I am uncertain of the official name. It seems like the two names, Oakbrook Terrace and Heritage Park, are used interchangeably. Nonetheless, this was a random discovery when I was browsing Google Maps for playgrounds to check out and it is a definite keeper! The park is quietly tucked within a neighborhood. So far we have visited twice in the morning and there were very little people to share the space with. Although I would like the social factor and enjoy the bustle with running and laughing children, but the quietness is particularly beneficial to my firstborn's short attention span. It allows her to stay focused on her tennis lessons with her daddy. The tennis courts are well maintained and within walking distance of the playground. It is easy for us to toggle between the two. The playground appears to be recently renovated. There is a small section for toddlers and larger section for older kids. The space is well divided so the younger children can stay in their area without feeling intimidated. The flooring for both sections is a mix with some parts having wood chips and others having rubber. The rubbery ground is a uphill and down slope climb and it was a great way for my girls to run up and down to expense their endless energy. Otherwise, there is also the typical playground equipment such as slides, climbing ropes, ladders and spirals, and monkey bars. Side note - This playground is incredibly close to Frankie's Deli which is a favorite of ours!

From the owner: The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is dedicated to providing open space and recreational…read moreopportunities for all ages and abilities.

This is a lovely playground - brand new, artistic design, fun obstacle course, padded flooring!…read moreOnly major downside is hearing the traffic nearby on Route 83.

Our kids love this park! There's equipment designed for certain age groups which is really great…read morefor my little 2 year old.

Awesome, beautiful , piece of art park This is a great place…read morefor a walk, for taking family photos, for just enjoy the beauty and design.

Wilder Park is a nice park in Elmhurst. It has a playground, conservatory, veterans memorial, and…read morelots of green space for children to play. This makes a great place to take a walk and enjoy the outdoors. I highly recommend Wilder Park!

Fun little park for kids but not a lot to do for toddlers (1,5 year old). The aesthetic of this…read moreplayground is amazing (space theme) but wished they had more for the youngest kids.

This park is fun. My older kids love it. Not the best for littles because it's hard to climb to the…read moretop if your kids are smaller.

Westmore Woods is a Lombard Park District park very near my house. I make frequent (pretty much…read moredaily) use of it to walk my dog. Though a smaller park it is quite picturesque, very kid and dog friendly, and offers a variety of amenities. You can enter the park on foot from Westmore-Meyers Rd., Maple St., or Highland Ave., but you can only enter by car via Maple (near to the intersection of Westmore and Maple). They have a generous lot with roughly 25 spots and I've never seen it full to capacity. At the front of the park is a public use baseball diamond and two playgrounds for the kids. A paved path begins to the right of the parking lot and this trail continues throughout the park, eventually linking up to the Great Western Trail. As you follow the path you will find a public use soccer field, and two stocked ponds for fishing. Additionally, a branch of the trail heads left into the woods if you'd like a more rustic hike (mulched trail throughout). You can also exit to Highland Avenue this way. If you follow the trail all the way back, you will get to the GWT and be able to exit to St. Charles Rd. as well. The park is very well-maintained and clean. Visitors generally always clean up after their dogs, and there are ample trash cans throughout (though no free dog pickup bags, so bring your own). Dogs should be kept leashed, though occasionally you will find an owner allowing free roam. I will note that on one very early morning run through the park I did see a coyote prowling so I'd advise against free roam for small dogs. Coyotes will generally steer clear of humans with dogs, unless someone has been feeding them. The neighborhood where the park is located is nice and I've never felt a safety issue when wandering the park, even early in the morning or on toward evening. The park does close at 10pm. There have been a few times when I've seen vandalism and alcohol bottles, which are very promptly cleaned up. I suspect it is just the occasional group of teenagers, as you will often find hanging out at all the parks! Nothing to be concerned over, I feel. Another item to note is that because of the ponds, mosquitoes can get quite bad in the summer. So do bring bug spray if you plan to be back by the water. All in all it is a nice place for a stroll or to take your kids!

I grew up in Villa Park and used to love riding my bike through the woods. Over the years the woods…read morestarted getting really creepy. Someone painted a image of Slender Man on one of the trees and I noticed a part of the woods where homeless people would camp out in! I strongly believe devil rituals have been held in these woods as well.

The Hub at Baron Park reeled me in with a Groupon deal and I'm totally sunk for them now. They have…read morea normal deal of $14 for lunch, batting cages tokens and miniature golf which is a pretty darn good meal in my opinion. My Groupon deal was $14 for all of that for two people - 12 batting cage tokens (12 pitches with each token) which is normally $1 per token or $5 for 6 tokens. 2 hot dog combos with chips and drinks normally $4 each, and two rounds of mini golf which is a $10 value. My friend and I went on Tuesday when it was 100 degrees out so we were really feeling the heat but I had so much fun! It was fantastic to have it all right there in one place plus their concession stand had a decent variety of drink choices and a few flavors of Dippin Dots. When we were ready for our hot dogs, we sat in a nice shaded picnic table area. All the young guys & girls working at the Hub were helpful & friendly and didn't have the lackadaisical attitude sometimes displayed by teens in their summer jobs. The Hub has a spray pool but we didn't go in there - it was filled with kids & their weekday babysitters. The batting cages were great - 4 cages with different speeds of softball & baseball pitches. Please note, I own at softball. :) The mini golf was a fun time but not the fanciest mini golf I've ever been to, pretty plain. I think they could amp it up just a tad to make for a bit more fun! All in all, I had a great time at The Hub and wouldn't hesitate to go back!

Why has no one ever mentioned this place to me?!? Thank goodness I found a Groupon. There is a…read moreplayground, a spray park, batting cages, mini-golf, and a concession stand. You could spend an entire day here! The family went on a Sunday to use our Groupon. We did the mini-golf which was just fine. The course doesn't really have a theme but there are lots of butterfly plants and lots of butterflies. We also visited the batting cages. My five year old had a blast. It seems you can also rent out the space for a picnic. There was a large church congregation having a picnic that day. They also have sports fields for football and whatnot.

If you aren't using this park for your Fourth of July celebration you're crazy! Lombard puts on one…read moreof the nicest suburban firework displays in this park every year! Make sure you check it out if you're in the area! As for the park itself, tons of organizations utilize this park throughout the year. Be prepared to see a lot of youth football, cheer, and baseball practices here especially after school. There are plenty of gazebos, picnic areas, play grounds. It's a huge park!

Very good 18 hole Frisbee golf course. Wide open although a couple of the holes are initially…read moredifficult to navigate by the signage, but overall a good course and good time.

The park was clean and had something for everybody. Our 18mo enjoyed it. All the families at the…read morepark were friendly as well. Lots of seats for the parents. I loved how it was baseball themed.

This is one of our family's favorite playgrounds. It is in close proximity to a lot of the places…read moresuch as the Oakbrook Center that we frequent. Another huge plus is the tennis courts which is incredibly convenient for our firstborn's private lessons with her daddy. The playground covers a lot of ground and if you have an active child, it could be easy to lose sight of them. However, the playground is fully fenced and the spaciousness allows children to freely roam without feeling claustrophobic. There are a variety of equipment that consists of roller and molded slides, seesaw, climbing ropes, saucer swing, musical elements, and zip line. Our girls have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect and we have visited during the week and on weekends.

You can play outdoor basketball, kick soccer balls around on the lawn, play volleyball, play on the…read moreplayground, run or walk on the trails, etc. and you are only yards away from the YMCA where I'm sure you can do much more!

This is a vast park district with plenty to offer…read more There are two playgrounds that are separated by a parking lot. One playground is situated behind a school and it is more ideal for older kids. The other playground is closer to the obstacle course and pickleball courts. This playground is ideal for children ages 1-8. Both playgrounds have plenty of slides, swings, and climbing structures for the kids to expense their energy. The obstacle course is a fun activity for adults. My brother and I challenged each other to see who could complete the course under a minute. It served as a good testament for some friendly sibling rivalry. The only downside is the tennis courts were converted to pickleball courts. So although it can still serve our purpose for tennis lessons, it isn't the most ideal with the small courts and lower nets.

Beautiful park in Lombard with incredible views of lilacs and tulips. This is very well maintained…read moreand has a large variety of different colored flowers. Parking was a little challenging during my late April visit with all the beautiful flowers in bloom, but it was well worth parking a few blocks away and walking over for the experience. Scattered throughout the park are plenty of benches, a scenic lookout area, iron deer statue, and more. A stroll around the park is super relaxing here since you're surrounded by plenty of colors and pleasant aromas. Definitely a must visit for any tulip or lilac lover. Worth a special trip due to the quality of the park and the beautiful views.

Visited Lilacia Park for the first time this past May, and it's a beautiful oasis of flowers, trees…read moreand pathways next to the Lombard Metra station. Parking was a breeze! And we had great sunny warm weather in mid-May 2026. But because of the record April showers peak bloom time was 1-2 weeks earlier this year. Watch their Instagram for updates! This park was designed by Jens Jensen (Central Park, Humboldt Park), and it shows from its winding pathways to separate elevated area that proved a perfect picture perch for local prom kids. Ample signage of lilacs, flowers and trees helps with ID. You gotta visit once in your lifetime during peak lilac bloom, and its worthy of strolls all year round.