Visited here for a class. The building is new and nicely appointed, however parking is tough…read more Friendly staff but the gyms are somewhat crowded with classes that you have to walk through to get to yours sometimes. Nice walking track but somewhat monotonous as it's 15 laps to a mile - it can get old fast unless there's an interesting game going on on the basketball court below. Clean and bright. Not sure how busy the fitness equipment gets since I haven't been in that space but I did see lots of people headed that way so it seems large enough. Nice addition to Oak Park if you live or work nearby.

Full disclosure, I've only used the gym, walking path, and fitness center at the Oak Park CRC. (I…read moreuse the fitness center most of all.) They've recently added machines to the fitness center which, while adds to the variety, also minimizes the space. There fitness center is quite small, clean, and has 3 sanitizing stations to spray down the equipment. There is also an attendee, or two, at the front entrance, and a couple of (muted) TVs. Unlike a conventional fitness center, there is no music played, so headphones are encouraged, and they don't have AC or fans. There are also small lockers available. The walking path is exactly as it sounds. It's a clean walking path, with a few lanes, and a large clock so you can keep track of time. There is also a sanitizing station there, a couple of mats (for stretching), and a punching bag. It smells a bit like rubber, but that's due to the path itself. The gym is divided into 2 spaces. It's a pretty standard gym offering volleyball, basketball, pickleball, open gym, etc. (There are schedules to notify you of what is available.) If you're looking for a typical fitness center experience, this is not the place for you. You should not expect it to compete with, or compare it to, Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Xsport, etc. It's a community recreation center. I've found that my experience varies depending on how many people are there and, more specifically, on what machines. As I stated, space is limited in the fitness center. I wish they did have a few mounted fans, or AC, to move some air around.

They fixed the splash pad! It works now. Sometimes it gets clogged but you can call the city and…read morethey will come clean it out

My new favorite summer park! I love the splash pad at this park. It's perfect for toddlers 1-5…read moreyears old. They also have some fun slides and climbing structures for kids under 6. My kids love coming here and they always make friends with the other little kiddos. They do have a sand box that seems more muddy clay than sand but I noticed that the kids love this. Fun break for the kids when they are bored or need cooling off.

Coach TJ is the best! He runs, manages, and coaches the 4-6 year-olds Bitty Basketball program at…read morethis Chicago Park District at Austin Town Hall Park Field House. He is very patient with the kids as they are easily distracted. The kids love working with him, and he makes practice worthwhile and entertaining to watch for us adults. The kids in the program have certainly improved their dribbling, shooting, and passing skills. I recommend this program at this park, and I recommend any class coach TJ is a part of.

Searching for a place for lap swimming, I found this little beauty. It's a short pool with no lane…read moremarkers, but it's not crowded at all. Just walk on in and the friendly staff will show you the way. I would give an extra star, but the locker room wouldn't allow it. Let's just say you will want to bring your flip flops.

5 stars all the way‼ Ball Like Me is a professional, organized organization and it's exactly what…read moremy son and daughter needed to take their game to the next level. Coach CJ is patient, knowledgeable and his experience with working with youth is very shines through. He built almost an instant rapport with my son and got him to come out of his shell a lot more than I ever thought he would while playing basketball. I initially signed my son up for a block of 10 training sessions, and the improvement was so great by the 4th session that I signed him up for 10 more‼ My daughter got a chance to work with Coach Jones at her school because Ball Like Me also does a WISE class during the school year. Each session that my children work with Coach CJ they come out excited about the game of basketball, with improved skills and a lot of sweat because Coach CJ really makes the WORK‼ Ive sat in on a bunch of sessions and it's like Coach Jones makes the learning experience fun and intuitive so much so, that it's virtually impossible for them not to improve‼ I even improved my game just listening to some of the tips he was giving my son, because he really takes the time to break down the art of the game step-by-step. So if you're for an environment where your child can have one-on-one training sessions, or even possibly join a traveling basketball team, I would highly recommend Ball Like Me. I guarantee that even if your child is a beginner or expert that Coach Jones will improve their game. He's THAT good‼

I highly and enthusiastically recommend Ball Like Me!…read more My son has been with Ball Like Me for about a month and he really loves it! I have twin son's and my son that attends, has always been the shy one. Basketball and especially training with Coach and the other kids has really helped him gain confidence in his sport abilities and other areas of his life as well. This is a well run organization; great coaching, challenging, dynamic, encouraging, welcoming and very family oriented! All the kids train together and they use several locations around OP, which really makes it easy for parents. I'm pretty particular about where I send my children--- I am very happy and highly recommend this organization!

Great place and the staff and instructors are super friendly and wonderful to interact with…read more However can't say the same about Coach Bernadette. She's just not a friendly person and disappointed with my experience with her.

My daughter takes Gymnastics here during the fall. Overall she enjoys it and always looks forward…read moreto going. The coaches/staff members are very good with the kids and keep them engaged from beginning to end. The gym is clean and organized. It's one big gym, so they have different age groups and skill level groups all practicing at the same time, but they keep things moving so no class collides with another. Prices for the classes are pretty typical in cost and the classes, especially weekends do fill up very quickly. When registration opens it's wise to sign up that day, because putting it off could possibly leave you with a "class filled." If there is one thing they need to address and rectify it's the horrid smell of feet that reeks from the gymnasium when the door is opened. I mean I get this is a gymnastics gym and all of the 50 plus people in one area at the same time are shoe less, BUT that does not mean it should smell as it does! I mean they seriously need to invest in some commercial deodorizers or something! Where you have large dispensers on automatic spray timers because every time they open that door to the gymnasium my nose threatens to leave me!!

If you are senior, DO NOT sign up for line dancing! I attended here for many years and quit after…read morethe teacher died. The horrible woman charged with "running" the class is a bully. If you don't bow down to her rants, put downs and narcissistic gaslighting she puts you out. Many of us who were put out ( about 10+ over the years) complain to management and they do absolutely nothing. We had to give up our friends and dancing and go to other classes. Great because Chicago park district classes are supposed to be free for seniors. You'll be pulling out cash in small amounts every time there's an event including a fee to get in for a class with no teacher! The boss lady comes in, turns on the music and goes on a rant if you feel tired and sit for a minute. Most people attending are over 60 years old and just want some exercise. They don't teach any new dances because they have no teacher. If there is a non-dancing event, the boss lady tries to exclude people who she kicked out by reserving tables so we can't sit at a public, park district event with our friends! Her boss knows all this! Too bad, I attended when they had a teacher.

I like the sanctuary and how big the park is to do fun activities. It is not crowded and is always…read moreclean.

Love this park! Beautiful greenery, ponds and sport fields…read more Oftentimes you can see swans, mallards, and other local fauna. During temperate months this park is like a carnival every weekend with local vendors selling chicharrónes, shaved ice, lemonade, etc. and filled to the brim with local adult/youth soccer leagues, tennis players, local church's doing sermons in the park, and tons of Grill outs. It can be a bit messy after these busy days with trash left around the park, but the district does a pretty good job cleaning up (though I wish patrons would clean up after themselves better). Overall, this park is the heart of the local community and is always a fun place to stop. I would love to see more local concerts here!

I got to this pool at 3:00 PM The open swim is from 245 to 4…read morepm They made me wait in the line when the pool wasn't even crowded all the way until 330 and they told me that it was gonna end soon that we will get in the next swim at 4:15 when 415 came they told me we couldn't get in because it was parent and child swim only after having us wait in the heat. I was with my daughter and my sister, they didn't let us in because my sister didn't have a child when they could've been told us this instead of having us wait thinking we were gonna get in mind you it's 95° and I have a child with me waiting in the sun highly disappointment

Cummings Square is a nice little park near downtown Oak Park…read more It has easy parking with its own parking lot. It also has free street parking with a 4 hour limit. I'm not the only one who thinks this is a good dog walking park. There were several people walking their dogs while I was there. There's a small baseball field and several picnic tables scattered throughout the park. I noticed the outdoor stage and am reminded that I need to come back when they have an event. Restroom facilities are near the corner of Lake and Harlem.

Beautiful neighborhood pool!! Well done Oak Park! The locker rooms, showers, deck, and pool are all…read moresuper clean. Looks quite new. Water was perfectly clean, even on a busy July mid-day! We watched the staff practice their safety drills. The staff all appear well-trained, attentive, and ready to go in case of emergency! There is an ice cream shop across the street, at the corner of Ridgeland and Lake, so stop in for a treat after your swim.

Skating classes are worthwhile. Instructors are helpful and in tune with the skaters. Leveling up…read moreprogress reports are nice to bring to the parents. Ice skating show option was wonderful. Open skate is fun. Parking lot is small and usually full, but plenty of street meter parking.

Such a shame that $400,000 Illinois taxpayer dollars were used to cut down the beautiful old growth…read morehardwood trees and turn them into mulch. The money was supposed to be spent to "improve urban green spaces", but the money was used to destroy beautiful trees worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and turn them into mulch.

Great park with shaded splash pad and multiple jungle gyms. Lots of shaded areas for when the sun…read morereally beats down on Chicagoland. The kids play area / jungle gym is quality and is well used by area children. Recommended!