4.5Maggie Daley Park(1.338 reviews) - Terrific free park - #1 free place in city for kids Parks • Playgrounds
Having been to Chicago many times, I'd say this is the #1 free place in the city to go with 5-12 year olds (with possible exception of Lincoln Park Zoo). There are a number of free towers, slides, and other very creative places for kids to play; plenty of benches for adults to sit in, and some other options like a climbing wall and bunji jump if you want to spend a bit of $. Easy to get to on public transportation or uber. Not a "hidden" gem but definitely a gem.See more..
5.0Meadowbrook Park(126 reviews) - walk in beauty Parks • Playgrounds
Meadowbrook park has much to offer. A community built playground for children, and two walking paths. One is long and loops around the entire park, and the other is a short loop filled with outdoor sculptures which change frequently. It's a lovely place to just take a walk!See more..
I visited Washington Park after a busy day sightseeing in Springfield. I walked around the gazebo and other areas before heading out to pick up dinner. Then I ordered carry out so I could eat it in the park on a bench. It was a very relaxing dinner! (There are ample parking spots and trash cans.) I walked around the Rose Garden, the Angel of Hope memorial, and the outside of the Botanical Gardens before the half hour carillon concert. More details are on their Facebook page. The park was filled with locals and the trails were in use by many.See more..
4.0Volcano Falls Adventure Park(38 reviews) - A very nice miniature golf place plus arcade!!! Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Playgrounds • Game & Entertainment Centers
Volcano Falls is the top place for fun in Rockford! We've got something for everyone from miniature golf, arcade games, batting cages, go-carts, and more! Check out our website for information on hosting your birthday, corporate retreat, or graduation party.See more..
4.5Timber Lake Playhouse(38 reviews) - Spectacular theatre and performances! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Playgrounds
In 1961, Timber Lake Playhouse was established as a professional, non-profit summer theatre company. The mission of Timber Lake Playhouse is to provide the best expression of theater arts to the regional community by presenting creative works that entertain and inspire.See more..
Ergadoozy is a creative play center for kids 12 & under. We have 2 creative play spaces set up for exploration of various toys. A 5 level jungle climber with tubes & slides gives a chance to run off steam. There is also a projection game room, where children play active games on the floor. The foamball shooter room is fun for the older kids. Entry fee is a day pass.See more..
4.0Olney City Park(29 reviews) - White squirrels not easy to find Nature & Wildlife Areas • Playgrounds
First of all this is a nice simple city park. We had a picnic at a shelter. People were wandering around looking for white squirrels with no luck. We gave up and enjoyed the perfect October day. After a while we spotted a single white squirrel scampering high in a walnut tree. A couple drove over from Indy - they had been looking for awhile. They shared in our find. Later we saw a second white squirrel. Grey squirrels are a plenty. See more..
4.5Herrin Park(15 reviews) - A great family park. Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Hiking Trails • Playgrounds
This park is huge for southern Illinois has many separate playgrounds basketball courts has a pool a pond with bridge.The grounds are well kept plenty of parking and gazebo seating.See more..
4.0Sapora Playworld(15 reviews) - Soft play with two and a half year old Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM Playgrounds
Really nice soft play area for kids. Very clean and delightfully quiet. There were only two other families in when we visited so it was really chilled out but also NO thumping music as there so often is in the UK. My daughter was so happy running off some energy and clambering around. It was $6 entry, toilets were plentiful and clean and I was really happy to spend the time there with her. It's located in the same building as the Ice Rink, loads of parking available and even though we. And in around 2pm they said we could stay until they close at 8pm (no chance I can last that long but a nice offer all the same).See more..
4.5Lords Park(14 reviews) - Revisited the Park and the Zoo Zoos • Parks • Playgrounds
I went to Lord's Park for the first time in 50 years and it was nice and it was amazing and how well they kept it up and for all those years and when you go through the zoo and it takes you about 10 minutes to go through the zoo. I liked the bison over there and the donkeys. So there's a little museum next to the zoo and I was going to go there and there was one lady and that just walked over there and she told me that it wasn't open so I didn't not take my nephew there and he liked it so much and that he wants to go there again.See more..
5.0AMBUCS Playground(13 reviews) - safe equipment Playgrounds The playground eqipment is safe and fun. Hopefully there won't be other undisciplined people and children when you visit.See more..
4.5Northbrook Park District(12 reviews) - Well maintained parks Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Playgrounds
We go to all the wonderful parks in Northbrook because they are clean and very well maintained. I highly recommend floral park. See more..
5.0Flick Park(12 reviews) - Glenview's best park Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Playgrounds
The charm of Flick Park is the variety of spaces you can to. There are several park spaces to select from. For smaller children, a smaller part with limited activities is perfect. The choice is yours.See more..
5.0Kiddy Club(12 reviews) - A MUST DO!!!! Spent 1-2 hours Playgrounds
Take a break from routine, come sail away to our relaxing retreat for parents and a destination getaway for children! At Kiddy Club, we try our best to create a calming, pleasant and educational experience for your little one(s) while they play. We love to serve children, but we love parents just as much! Have a coffee with friends and enjoy the time!See more..
The Prairie Point Splash Playground is the District's first splash pad. With 17 spray and play features, this park is sure to be a busy place all summer long, offering a refreshing reprieve on hot days. The Splash Pad is free to use. Be sure to bring your towel!See more..
4.5Cannon Park(10 reviews) - One of my go-to running spots Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Playgrounds
The walking/running path at this park is one of the few paved ones in the area. In cooler weather, I run here often. During the summer, I tend to do late evening runs, and none of the area parks are open past 8, which is a shame to close just when the weather cools enough to use the path. I'd suggest extended summer hours. The path surrounds a pond, which is lovely. Geese frequent the area, which I love, but they do leave me dodging goose poo. There is also a "secret" path leading down some stairs into the tree area. I've been known to run up and down those stairs a couple of times. The park will occasionally host special events, which makes my runs a little more fun. I have enjoyed running past children's artwork on display. Another day, the path was lined with American flags honoring soldiers. Overall, a fun park which hosts events and a very good running path.See more..
3.5Jump Zone!(10 reviews) - This is the place to tire out the grandkids Playgrounds
The Jump Zone! is located in a commercial industrial complex. Though not too hard to find, you will have to look for it. The staff is very friendly. They do parties and have several small party rooms. There are at least a dozen different inflatable houses and they are pretty big. If you can't tire out the kids here, you never will. The one thing that someone did mention is that it is loud, but it does become background noise. The noise is coming from the number of fan motors that are keeping the inflatables inflated. If you have kids and you are looking to do something because the weather is lousy, here is the place. Make sure that they are wearing socks.See more..
4.5Ball Factory Mount Prospect(9 reviews) - Crowded but cool place Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Playgrounds • Game & Entertainment Centers
Ball Factory Playground | Party | Café is a place where kids and parents can play together in a fun, clean, and, safe environment. With a variety of play areas for kids to explore, gated toddler and baby zone, our play place offers an exciting setting for kids up to 12 years old. Of course, we encourage parents and older siblings to play with their little ones, too, allowing the family to create long-lasting memories while kids are riding, shooting softballs, climbing, jumping, and sliding around. Whether parents are looking for a fun, safe place to celebrate a kid's birthday or the family wants to enjoy a weekend activity together, everyone can expect to have a playfully jubilant time when they visit our place!.See more..
5.0Southwind Park(9 reviews) - All the flowers! Parks • Playgrounds
Family gathering in the pavilions was what brought me to the park. After driving from dry, burnt, Colorado the flowers and and trees were beautiful! There were many people playing their Pokemon go game and really enjoying their time outdoors. I had to join and learn all about this game. Not quite my thing but they were happy to help me work it out. This place is well maintained. Giant! You would not know there were hundreds of people there that day with how big the place is. Absolutely beautiful too. Go for a walk, hang out at the pond, play on the playground, have a picnic, play horseshoes, shuffle board, Frisbee, or Pokemon go. Just get out and enjoy!See more..
Rock Falls has several parks to choose from. No matter which park you decide to go to, you can be sure that they are clean, well kept and cared for. Playground equipment is in great shape and safe for kids. The park district offers so many things to do, no matter the age group.See more..
4.5Maxwell Park(7 reviews) - Something for Everyone Parks • Playgrounds
Maxwell Park is huge. Tennis courts, Frisbee golf, fenced dog park, horseshoes, playground equipment and more. Well maintained area with plenty of lighting and parking.See more..
4.5Northtrail Park(4 reviews) - Good neighborhood park Playgrounds
This park has a tennis court,basketball court, playground for young children, and a lake with a covered picnic area. it is conveniently located in the North Trail subdivision and there are walking trails around the peripheral. I wish there were more parks like this in the Peoria area. there is limited parking.See more..
4.5Clifton Terrace Park(4 reviews) - Nice smaller park Spent < 1 hour Parks • Playgrounds This is really a neat and quaint little roadside park along the Great River Road. I have never seen any trash or uncut grass upon.See more..
Have been taking my kids to this park, now we take our grandkids.Very clean and well taken care of. The Grandkids love the Splash Park !See more..
5.0Delnor Woods Park(4 reviews) - Good place to get your daily steps in Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds We have driven by Delnor Woods Park many of times. We decided to stop one day and see what it was all about. It's a great place to get some of your daily steps in and there are interesting facts on the trees in the park. There is also a number of memorials in the park to the young and old. Makes you stop and think about this that have passed on. Someone took the time to make a memorial of their loved one. Stop in sometime and take it all in. See more..
great time good people lots to see and do, we showed are engines will be back next year. the people are very nice the flea market was big See more..
4.5Ben Butterworth Parkway(3 reviews) - An interesting experience Parks • Playgrounds We went here for a late afternoon walk and to enjoy the river. We enjoyed the long walkway. The area was only in fair shape due to recent flooding.See more..
5.0BumbleBee Play Cafe(3 reviews) - Great Fun Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Playgrounds
Bumblebee Play Café is a family owned indoor playground, party venue & café in Elgin, Illinois. As parents of young children ourselves, we believe that playgrounds and unstructured play time are essential to a child’s healthy development, and we love providing kids of all ages a fun and welcoming space to do just that! We have two separate play rooms for kids–one for little kids, and the other for big kids, as well as a climbing wall and karaoke room. All of these spaces are designed to encourage unstructured, imaginative play, physical activity, and friendly social interaction. Bumblebee also has 6 private party rooms and a café that offers a variety of drinks, eats and treats! So drop in for a little (or long!) while during our open play hours, or let us host a special party for your child. We’d love to show you a bee-utiful time!See more..
4.5Nims Park(3 reviews) - A great little park by the river Parks • Playgrounds We go here a few times a week all summer. Has a nice short distance Frisbee golf course. Never have any problems with hooligans. There are mosquitoes a plenty at sunset and poison ivy along the North and South side of the park. The park sits on the Hennapin Canal. There is a bike/ walking path that runs from the park to RT 30. We walk it often after some Frisbee golf.See more..
5.0Tri Township Park District(2 reviews) - We love our small town treasure! Bodies of Water • Parks • Playgrounds
So many activities, events and amenities to explore! Petting Zoo, Skate Park, Skating Rink, Fishing Lake, Tennis Courts, Sand Volleyball Courts, Football Stadium, Soccer Fields, Baseball Fields, Walking Path, Gazebo, Many Pavilions, Rental Space, Basketball Courts, Gaga Pit, Fire Pits, Frisbee Golf and I'm sure I missed a few other amenities!See more..
5.0Joshua Park(2 reviews) - Marvelous Parks • Playgrounds Drove through the park didn't go on the trails. It takes about two hours to drive through. It was amazing the different landscapes as you travel from barren to cactus to the joshua trees bring lots of water if its a hot daySee more..
5.0East Peoria River Front Park(2 reviews) - Great View of the Peoria Skyline Saturday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Bodies of Water • Parks • Playgrounds
I stayed right by the Bass Pro Shop for a few nights while road tripping the area. One morning and one evening, I stopped at the River Front Park and checked out the Peoria Skyline, which is actually pretty nice. There is a playground for the kids and jogging paths, plus a pavilion hanging out over the river. The I-74 bridge was being resurfaced, so it was nice an quiet too.See more..
4.5Chautauqua Park(2 reviews) - Nice park Parks • Playgrounds Lovely small park with swinging bridges. We enjoyed it, made a nice stop while we were driving Rt. 66.See more..
4.0Lovelace Park(2 reviews) - It is not a small park Bodies of Water • Parks • Playgrounds
Very nice park with a small lagoon and soccer field and tennis courts and other fields and playgrounds. Perfect for kids or a walk with a dog day break. Nice restrooms and planty of parking spots.See more..
Decent riverside park, I’ve been here with my son, we were here on a high tech scavenger hunt.. This park needs to be cleaned up, we cleaned some while we were there..See more..
40 Acre outdoor shooting park and home to the Armed Barbers' shop. A man’s barbershop located in the main facility on the grounds of the Extreme Exigency Shooting Park. Where they took two things men love and put them together. Shooting and classic men's haircuts. A place to shoot and a place to enjoy old school classic haircuts, beard trims, and hot towel straight blade razor shaves.See more..
4.0Ronald Reagan Park(1 review) - Nice little park in a little town. Parks • Playgrounds Tampico is just a small Illinois farming town, but it is also the birthplace of Ronald Reagan, actor and eventually, President of the United States. This little park has an interesting stature of Reagan as a young boy standing on a cannon. There is also an artillery piece, a historical site info marker, a gazebo, war memorial, and picnic area. I stopped for a little bit to plan out my afternoon and enjoy the nice weather. If you come into town to see Reagan's birthplace, it's worth a stop for the information and the cannon stature picture.See more..
5.0Glazebrook Park(1 review) - Glazebrook Park is a great family-oriented park! Parks • Playgrounds We love Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, IL on Stamper Lane. It is well-maintained, has ample parking, soccer fields, walking and cycling trails, good playground equipment, picnic areas. In October they have a very good corn maze that supports local charities. On July 4th the town of Godfrey puts on a good, free fireworks show at the park.See more..
5.0Dana Colbert Park(1 review) - An all-seasons park! Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Parks • Playgrounds Colbert is a great spot for fishing, playing on the playgrounds and volley ball court, running on the path of sledding down the hill. There's a sensory garden for little ones and lots of sitting areas. A perfect place for recreation and community. See more..
3.0Riverfront Park(1 review) - Great view on the Mississippi River and memorial for the fort Parks • Playgrounds
The view is amazing but the this park is not really prepared for tourist. Parking is not really clear. Signage to get to this park is very very poor, especially if you come from Quynci, IL long the Mississippi. Poor signage and exposure. Tourist potential kind of wasted. There should be nice benches or something more about history of Warsaw, IL (by the way why is it called Warsaw? any connections with Poland???, you won;t find that info anywhere there)See more..
4.0Spindler Park(1 review) - Neat & Quiet Local Park with Walking Trail & More Parks • Playgrounds
4.0Prairie Point Skate Park(1 review) - As crianças amam! Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes • Playgrounds
Our new 7,900 square foot, pre-cast concrete skate park, is now open! The park is truly unique, even professional skateboarder Tony Hawk made suggestions on its design. Stop by, sit on the bleachers and enjoy watching some amazing tricks performed on the five foot high bowl, grind rails and ledges, hubba ledges, speed ramps, stairs and benches.See more..
If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Woodstock, McHenry, Cary, and Crystal Lake area, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure park will be the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of with the family.See more..
