This park is great, but it's really old. They have festivals there. It's really fun. There's two basketball course one inside and one outside there is this running trail or biking trail whatever you call it and they have workout accessories in the trail, but it's really old like I just said there is a frizz be course that's cool. Also on a winter you could go sledding. BUT BE CAREFUL BECAUSE ITS CROWDED so crowded that I bumped into kids every time I go down so if you guys are gonna go sledding, just be careful. Also, does anyone know about the abandoned waterpark they used to have read more

Hey Summit. How about investing a lil money in the kids playground area? It's covered with mud, grass and weeds and small traces off mulch! Or, place a sign advising kids to wear their mud boots while in the playground area! Probably one reason why people call it Scummit! read more

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My son was enrolled in the summer camp program at Summit Park District. Camp started Monday, July 31, 2023. Day 2 of my son being in camp, he came home with a bit on his abdomen. No one called to inform us of this incident, we didn't find out that he was bitten by another kids until we came to pick him up. Which is unacceptable!!! They wiped the bite with an alcohol wipe and put a bandage over it. He also had a knot on the back of his head, but he stated that happened when he fell trying to kick a ball. We weren't notified about that incident either. Here we are, day 4 and he has been kicked out of summer camp because a little girl claimed that my son touched her private part on accident. While they were under a cover together. Why are the boys and girls under a cover together in the first place? Also, if what took place was an accident, why is you kicking him out? read more

We had no idea that a dog park was over here until today so we decided to come by and check it out. It's nothing more than a fenced in old baseball field but it's perfect for letting the dogs run around. I also love that it's super close and free - no permits required! That's actually refreshing! They provide bags and picnic tables but that's about it but it's all you need! We'll be back! read more

Summit Park Dist - Parks Near Me - Summit, Illinois

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The perfect example of what a park district should be. Everyone who works here genuinely cares about what they do and the community they do it in. Summit may not be known for being particularly picturesque, but that's a shame. The parks are much more well-kept and family friendly than most more affluent towns. The SPARK Recreation Center is particularly amazing and well laid out offering plenty of indoor activities as well. A great place to visit regularly if you live in the area. read more

I come to Summit Park for the Disc Golf Course. It's the best spot within a 50 mile radius of Chicago. I don't mind the 20-40 (depending on traffic) min drive from downtown Chicago to Summit Park. The disc golf course is a little tuff to find if it's your first time, but after you see the practice basket, you know your in the right place. I started to come here a couple of years back, i would play 10 - 30 games a summer at summit. I've tried other courses in the area, but nothing throws a challenge at me like Summit. I've spent years play disc golf in Colorado and Alaska, and played at some of the sickest courses you could imagine. Believe it or not Summit ranks up there with some of my favorite places to play. If it's your first time check out the course map, and even take a picture with it on your phone. Baskets 1-6 are pretty self explaining but just go with the flow. Some of the baskets between 7-11 be careful or you'll be fishing for your disc. The park does a good job of keeping the park clean, and up to date. I've met some cool peep from Wisconsin and Indiana on random Saturday mornings there. It's my city get away for a couple of hours after a long week. If your a local in the city and looking for the best disc golf course then you've found it with Summit Park. It's moderate to difficult course. Good luck if your a beginner. read more

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This review is for the Frisbee golf course. This is my home course. If I have time to toss, I hop on my bike and swing by here and kill off two hours or so. 18 holes through lots of trees. It's one of the more difficult courses I've played. Small area but well constructed. You run the risk of losing multiple discs on 7 and 8 if you can't muster the dogleft left. Also on 7 and 8 you run the risk of potentially getting shanked by the hobos if you mess with their shanties by the tracks (unfounded theory- those panhandlers on HarlemArcher as well as the Stevenson overpass...I think this is their sleeping spot fyi). 13's a work in progress but allows you to rip it as does 16. The finishing hole brings you around to 1 and is my personal favorite. Deceptively sweet. Allows multiple replays since the course is rarely patronized, though douchebags' litterings are around. Replay: Very high. read more

Review of dog park: Came here today and overall you can't beat the fenced-in Park that's free. It's very quiet and they have seating for humans. They have 2 areas you can use and overall not to bad. The grounds are a bit rough but the dogs don't care so I don't either... read more

Course was mostly in the woods (swamp). Over all the course was very challenging. 60% of the course had water/mud as a path. There were 658 billion mosquito's living off our blood. Will NEVER play this course again. read more

This place was small, dirty and not fun. Grass is overgrown, park is super tiny and it's pathetic. Not worth the trip. It says you need a membership, but we went in and no one was there. Yikes. I wouldn't pay more than 10$ a year. read more

This review is for the dog park (Happy Tails) I love this place only because its the only free dog park close by. The only thing that I absolutely dislike is that it is located in a old baseball field, and there is tons of sand still in there. I have a completely white American bull dog and he gets super dirty. I guess it's a small price to pay but I'm hoping they will fix it up and plant some grass by next summer. Besides the sand part I really enjoy going, the dogs and their owners are very friendly. I take my dog every Saturday (that's the busiest day) otherwise you might be sitting there alone because it's still new to the community. Its free for everyone and they provide bleachers and picnic tables there so you can just sit, relax and watch the dogs have a good time. This place really just gives you the bear minimum, but what else do you need? Oh, I forgot to mention one more thing, make sure to bring lots of water because there aren't any water fountains near by. Hope to see all you dogs lovers that in the area there! Don't forget to tell your friends, the more the merrier! read more