We stopped here whilst waiting for our pizza order to be done. It was just alright; I was rather…read moredisappointed. There are two sections to the park, with the big rocket being the centerpiece. It's huge, multiple levels. There are at least three slides coming out from it. Lots of places for kids to climb and scurry and jump. But that part was too big for my kiddo so we went to the smaller section a few steps away. There was a structure to climb, several slides, some bars, and then even a little further away a bunch of swings. I tried to keep her from seeing the swings, to be honest, since I didn't want to have to deal with an upset kiddo when we had to leave without enough swing time. She played around a bit but didn't seem as interested in the playground. We went down a slide or two, but some of them had standing water since it has been a bit rainy recently. The playground isn't technically fenced in, but it is effectively so because it's behind the practice courts which are all fenced in. It'd be hard for your kid to get away from you. There's a parking lot for the Norridge Park District building but the neighborhood parking could be tricky, especially in the summer because there is restricted parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day (ostensibly because of the large pool structure that would keep the residents from having any parking for three months otherwise). The terrain of the park is wood chips and soil, decidedly not my favorite (maybe especially after a rain) and she got dirty pretty quick. I may bring her back when she's old enough to play on the rocket ship, but this won't be a park that we return to much if ever.

Very very nice huge playground in the woods. The air is clean, the people are nice... I wish we…read morelived closer :))) it has actually 3 playgrounds near to each orher

I signed my kiddo up here for sports camp and couldn't be any happier. The facility itself is so…read morewell kept and the building is practically brand spanking new. They have an inside soccer field, which my son loved. The staff is also great with the kids and the lunch is provided in the fee. They also have an indoor walking track for the public to use, you just have sign in. Though I'm not a Melrose Park resident, I definitely intend on returning to try the other programs offered.

Gone are the teenage days of looking for a local place to hang out with friends, which first led me…read moreto this fine park. Approximately 20 years ago was the last time I stopped at this park as an 18 year old, and since then it has really changed! Nowadays I like to bring my children here. The actual park has been re-built slightly more south, with a toddler mini park as well as a bigger kid area. They have really expanded the rest of the park. There are two beautiful ponds which have fountains in the middle of each. In addition, there is a beautiful gazebo which is perfect to take pictures in as the backdrop of the fountains are perfect. Both times I have visited there have been both wedding and prom pictures being taken. There are also plenty of photogenic ducks just waiting for a photo opportunity!

This park is real nice. Quiet. Peacefull an modern 1st time here. Deffintally not the lastread more

Gorgeous, spacious park!…read more Picnic benches galore Lovely benches Trees of all sorts New art installation- feels like you're under water! This park is always full with families and people walking dogs! I've only ever seen one questionable person smoking a cigarette scrolling her phone on a park bench. And by questionable, I mean completely unaware of the beauty of Wilder Park! The new art installation is very cool to stand under or heck even lay on the ground like I did!

Beautiful park with festival this weekend. The umbrellas are…read moreso vibrant and very cool. It didn't rain today so we couldn't see them in action. Great exhibit. The ones downtown made more sense.

A mom-of-two's (a toddler and preschooler) straight-forward review -…read more 1) The playground is vast with various activities that applies to younger and older children. The ramps are double wide so there is plenty of space for children of all ages to share the play space. However, there are separate sections for younger and older children so the young children won't have to feel intimidated. 2) The whole playground has a rubbery ground so it is very comfortable and safe. 3) There are slides of various sizes, rock climbing walls, flying saucer swing, zip line, assorted climbing structures such as panels and ladders, and swing sets. 4) The tennis courts are just around the corner so this is definitely a keeper because our 4-year old has begun taking tennis lessons from her daddy.

Good playground. Large and even has a dragon. Public restrooms are more or less clean…read more It is hard to find a way in though. Consult a map.

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.

The 88-acre Redmond Recreational Complex offers something for the entire family…read more Our girls mostly utilized the space-pod themed Redmond Playground on a Sunday morning. There were only three other kids playing so we nearly had the whole playground to ourselves. The girls enjoyed climbing up the ropes, coming down the slides, and running around the playground on the rubbery ground. There was an ongoing basement game that my husband stood and watched for about 15 minutes until his girls summoned him to push them on the swings. There are picnic tables, basketballs courts, and volleyball courts as well.

I always come here to run and exercise--it's the perfect spot for outdoor activities. The park…read morefeatures baseball, football, and basketball fields, plus a children's playground that was upgraded just last year. There's also an almost one-mile walking trail, ideal for both jogging and leisurely strolls. I love this place, especially on July4th when they host concerts and you can watch the fireworks right from here.

Nice grassy park in Oak Park for jogging or just walking the dog. The Cicadas are out and about on…read morethe trees, so keep a look out!

A nice hidden and peaceful gem located in Oak Park. Austin Gardens is sometimes referred to as "The…read moreSecret Garden" it is hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood. Nice area to enjoy a nice quiet and relax day. Atmosphere is calm. We came here on a Thursday evening for a Shakespeare in the park "Much Ado about nothing. I absolutely enjoyed the evening. The whole night was amazing. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. It's a nice park to enjoy nature and serenity. You can enjoy a nice picnic or just sit on one of the benches and take in some fresh air. Go online and check out some of the programs and events throughout the year. The park has many great features for you to enjoy. A field house, restrooms, walking paths and picnic areas.

This is a great local park that is always worth the visit when the weather is warm. It is split up…read moreinto 2 sections with an area for younger kids and one with a more advanced set of toys for older kids. It is a wood chip ground with soft rubber landing spots at the bottom of each slide. There are several lengths and types of slides a each park and there are a full set of swings with ones for little kids up to bigger ones. There is a small gazebo in between them and a larger grassy park nearby to play in as well. There is also a tennis and bocce ball court right next to the parks as well with bathrooms and a water fountain. Again an all around great local community park.

I love that this playground has the old school obstacles. It's really nice. It was helpful to see a…read moreYelp review on this playground, I'm a aunt and I take care of my nieces & nephews every now and then and I'm always looking for playgrounds around the area.

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!