Stevenson Park has been totally updated outdoors and the new toddler to preschool/young…read moreElementary-age climbing structures and play areas are really lovely. My kids are older now, but we used to play here often pre-renovation. They did a beautiful job with the renovation. I come here twice a week to take a Nia dance class through the Park District of Oak Park. The space is perfect for the class. Always clean, well-ventilated, the water fountain works, all of the equipment is in good working order, and the teacher, Andrea, is the best!! Masks are required to come inside, and there is a Park District attendant at the door of the building to ensure that the mask requirement is complied with, which I really appreciate. Stevenson Park is a great place to take a class and a super spot to run around with the kids a bit! There is some free street parking along Lake, but make sure you follow the signs. I think only one side of the road (the south side) is free. I saw someone getting a ticket for parking on the north side of the road yesterday.

This park is very clean, spacious, and offers a lot for children of all ages in regards to…read moreplayground equipment. Just right next to the outdoor playground is a basketball court and a skate park which are kept in great condition. What surprised me most was the concrete ping pong table and the checkers/chess tables as an extra bonus for older visitors. If you're looking to escape from the cold weather the Cubhouse indoor playground offers warmth and a spacious playroom for $5 per child (adults are free).

Large Open Public Park, with modern playground equipment for children, a splash pad, baseball…read morefields , a community center building and large green area . Very nice brick paver walkways and bench seating throughout the park. Located in a lovely quiet community, community church across street to West, 311 Pace Bus Route Stop. Follow Park rules and be respectful of residents and neighbors.

Nice and quiet neighborhood park in Oak Park. I was on Auntie duty over the weekend. I came here…read morewith my six year old niece. She had lots of fun playing with the other kids. Its a very nice small park for kids to come and enjoy. Nice slides and other amenities to enjoy. It has a nice peaceful feeling.

The Park district of La Grange inside playground is amazing! It's great for those really hot days…read moreand you still want to enjoy the day with your little. My son enjoyed the bridge. He was running up and down for a long time. Besides the playground they have a fitness center, basketball court and I'm sure plenty more!

Lots of Equipment, space, and a variety of fitness classes included in the membership. They just…read morerenovated the parking lot so it's nice to finally park my car within a reasonable distance.

My family and I visit this park on an almost daily basis. It's very clean and offers an appealing…read morelandscape. The playgrounds are in great condition and safe. My daughter likes to interact with other children whenever the opportunity presents itself, and lastly the location is smack in the middle of a quiet neighborhood presenting opportunities to meet friendly neighbors.

A clean and well-maintained park, though the security cameras don't instill confidence. Portapotty…read moreis clean. Plenty of shade available.

What can I say about forest View that I haven't already tried to squeeze into every other review…read moreI've written? I moved here after looking for a place in Berwyn...only to have my real estate agent drive south of Pershing one day...and suddenly the lots were twice the size! Let's only look here I shouted. I found my house the next day. Forest View is pretty dang awesome. The previous owner of my house was the parks commissioner and it shows! The park on 46th street and Wenonah is lovely it has... -tennis courts -sand volley-ball -a running track -a playground -well manicured path -and more In the winter it even had a skating rink! The next best part? The Forest View Police Station faces the park! There will never be shenanigans in that park, that's for sure! Other notes about Forest View: -nice clean quiet neighborhood -free garbage and recycling pick-up -fabulous library -FV Police -FV Fire Dept. ...all this for 700 people, pretty impressive!

My son loves it here! We started coming here when he was about a year old and it's the best! It's…read moreenclosed so the littles won't run out !

Great little spot for the little ones to run around with age appropriate structures to climb on…read more Plenty of shade and benches for adults to sit on to watch.

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.

River Forest offers very little for the extremely high property taxes. With the exception of good…read moreschools, the park district offers very little to residents compared to other communities. A note for parents with little kids, The parks are nice, however, prepare accordingly as there are no bathrooms with the exception of portable potties that are disgusting and difficult for potty training toddlers.

My son likes to call this park "Piratey Park". It's no…read morewonder. They have a pirate ship in the middle of the playground. They also have a sand lot, tons of fun play structures, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a walking/ running path. I'm a creature of habit and I also loathe too much sun and humidity. I prefer this park because there are many areas of shade and places to picnic. The walking path is also a great and safe place for my son to ride his bike. P.S. One of the few parks whose public washrooms do not send me into gagging fits.

We went to the Forest Park Aquatic Center on Memorial Day. It was wonderful…read more We went to Brookfield Zoo first, which is about a 13 minute drive from here. The pool was open from noon-5pm (it was opening day, I don't believe those are standard hours). We bought tickets online in the morning before going, which was a good idea because there was an incredibly long and slow line to purchase tickets. It was $15 per person. They have changing rooms, including showers with soap. They have a reasonably priced concession stand (no outside food allowed). There was a gigantic pool with multiple sections, including a zero depth entry section, 2 lap lanes, a 12 foot diving pool with diving pool and 2 drop slides. 2 medium large water slides. There was also a huge splash pad including a set of little kid water slides and a water bucket that dumps water on people. The life guards were great. We had a great time!

We attended an after-hours fundraiser at the Forest Park pool tonight, the annual Duck Splash,…read morewhich benefits the local special recreation program, WSSRA. We were very impressed by all of the lifeguards tonight. They were very pleasant and attentive and kept a close watch on the action. The pool has 2 slide areas, a kids section, lap lanes, diving well, and free play space. Grassy area and lounge chairs. My teen enjoyed the concession stand- soft serve ice cream and funnel cakes! I like how they enforce the "no food on deck" and "no shoes on deck" rules. Points off as the parking is absolutely bonkers. There were other sporting events happening tonight, plus just folks in the park, so there was no available parking. We parked in the farthest lot, which seems like a full 2-3 blocks from the entrance, and with 1-way lanes it took us super long to get everyone in and out of the event. Also, the locker rooms were outdated and did not smell the best.

I originally stumbled upon Veterans Park while on one of my daily morning walks. Being a park lover…read moreI had to take a moment to sit in Veterans Park and enjoy the scenery. My first impression of Veterans Park: Veterans Park is one of those underrated and low foot traffic parks that only a select few know about which is great if you want solitude. Amenities: Both the picnic sitting area and the playground equipment is up-to-date with little to no graffiti (which is a big plus if you are in a major city). If you are a chess/checkers lover there is an area in the park that you can practice your craft. Location: Veterans Park is right across the street from a mini dog park which brings the entertainment factor up a couple notches. The unfortunate part of Veterans Park is that it is in the middle of a random neighborhood which does nothing to increase the foot traffic. Unless you are searching for a local park you may never know Veterans Park is around you. I love the park nonetheless and it's slowly becoming one of my favorite miniature parks to visit.

One of my favorite hidden parks that is overlooked by many locals in the Forest Park area. They…read morehave an adorable playground with a mini bouldering wall and swings! The only other park that would rival this one is the Park District of Forest Park, which is a much larger park that typically has more visitors and families with children. This park is secluded, quiet, and a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. There is a bench and a patio as well.