Great Playground! Lots of play equipment for all ages…read more Pro: Water Fountain Super cool sailing ship to play on Shaded outdoor picnic tables Little free library Public bathroom with baby changing station Con: Pay for parking on the street

Was a great adventure next to the water for my little boy! It was great for little people to big…read morepeople

One of the cleanest lakes in IL-- spring fed, and the friendly staff make every visit a treat.read more

Fantastic beach. We grew up coming here and it's amazing to see it's still open. Same as it was…read more40 years ago. Also still has the raft you swim to and lay out in. Fun place to go with family

Our daughter has been going here for about a year now. Shes 5. They really push her (in a good…read moreloving way) and I feel super confident she will be swimming well by summer. One year ago my daughter would scream if her face got wet, now she puts her head under no problem and can completely float on her back on her own and is learning how to swim. She makes progress every week. If we can only afford one class each week, this would be the one we would never miss. They keep moving her up into better classes (even in the middle of the semester) to keep her growing. Very happy with this school. Teachers are awesome too!!!

I wasn't 100% sure about starting my daughter in swim lessons as young as we did (6 months), but I…read morealso didn't want her to lose her love of water by becoming afraid of being splashed in the face or some other random water fear that happens with some children. I also wanted to ensure she's a strong swimmer as early as possible, because let's face it, accidents happen and kids do fall into pools, no matter how careful you are. My daughter has officially successfully completed Backfloat Baby 1 and started Backfloat Baby 2 about two weeks ago. We were SO SO lucky to have Christine for our first instructor, and I really hope we are able to have her again for a future class. She put my anxiety at ease, and handled my daughter so well (can you imagine how hard it is to get a 6 month old who loves to lick pool water to actually close her mouth long enough to be submerged under water for 4 seconds?!) I've also seen her with some of the more rambunctious older kids, and she has the patience of an angel. I really hope my daughter comes to trust our new instructor as much as she did Christine so that we can have a successful Backfloat Baby 2 class and continue on our swim journey. All of the employees here are so sweet, and I'm so glad that we chose FOSS for our daughter.

Spent the morning at Illinois State Park beach...the biting…read moreflies finally win and chased us away...which led us to this little hidden gem. Jones Island Park is a well kept park full of shade trees, a playground, walking trail with benches, a shelter house, a sand volleyball court...and a beach. It's small, we'll-maintained, the swim area is marked off, the water is warm, the littles can stand, and there are no flies!!! Not quite the view of the Great Lake, but still a beautiful setting. Swim in the lake area. Fish in the canal. Relax beneath a shade tree. A little bit of something here to keep the young and the old content for a very long while!!! Annnnnd, unlike the rest of the local park/beaches....it's free!!!

Fantastic local park, with volleball field, kids park and a small beach. Great fishing too.read more

Good really isn't enough, but for Yelp purposes, 4.9 We've been Catch the Wave family for 6 years…read morenow and both of our boys have learned to swim under the program. We're so grateful for the wonderful instructors and staff- THANK YOU

We've been bringing our kids to Catch the Wave since the baby swim classes, and it's just been a…read moregreat experience. They've definitely learned a lot and are way more confident swimmers. The safety/survival stuff they teach gives me peace of mind, which is huge! My kids love going every week, their instructors are amazing especially Jennifer! Classes are small and price is great for how much fun my kids have. Plus, they're veteran-owned and have a military discount, which we appreciate. Just awesome choice all around if you are looking for swimming lessons!

I always forget there are so many parks around finally checked out this one. Has a big parking lot…read moreand the playground was big enough for the small kiddos to run around in. If there are a lot of people it won't be as fun as it is all just bunched together. Also has a nice walking trail. They have a lodge that you can rent for parties and events that has bathrooms and kitchen.

Nice looking park. We actually rented a building here for a family event. It came equipped with…read moretables and chairs and a small kitchen area. You set up and put away everything and clean up after yourself, it was very nice and convenient. Those who booked it said they'd do it again, and we were all very satisfied with the experience!

A fun place for kids and families to enjoy the indoor and outdoor activities that are offered here…read moreto indulge in. They have arcade and laser tag games are on the inside of the premises and three courses of mini-golf, water bumper boats, Go Karts, and Batting Cages, are part of their outside activities. Once you enter, you go to the tickets counter to buy tickets for your activities. You can buy single round tickets for each of the activity you want to do or buy a pass for unlimited amount of time you want to do certain activities. They also have a concession stand where they offer fast food, snacks, and soft drinks. It's a great place to spend them if you enjoy activities like mini-golf, go carting, arcade playing, etc. Check it out.

I went to an 8YOs birthday party there today. The kids had a blast obviously but it was good for…read morethe chaperones too. There were college football games on TVs and places to sit, with food for purchase. The teens that work there are great. They're attentive to the children and kind, while enforcing the safety rules. They were helpful and respectful. I kind of expected a free for all but it was nothing of the sort. Teenagers get a bad rep sometimes but these teens were good kids. The venue is well managed and clean. Highly recommend.

Lehmann Park is a great place to relax if you are a resident of Lake Villa…read more The park is very clean and well kept with pretty flowers planted by the old clock at the entry. It features a picnic pavillion available for parties, grilling areas, picnic tables, clean bathrooms, volleyball court, beach / swimming area and boat dock. For kids, there are a couple of play areas in the park as well as swing sets and jungle gyms on the sand in the beach area. There is also a separate shallow swimming area just for small children. The sandy beach has clear waters - you can see the minnows swimming right around your feet, and the lake is very calm due to the boat motor restriction. I haven't seen a bad sunset yet. I love coming here and appreciate how the residents keep it clean. I do wish more residents would follow the "no dogs on the beach rule" though; the signs are clearly posted, but people sometimes allow their dogs to run unleashed in the swimming area. If you're a resident of Lake Villa and haven't visited this park, you must stop by before summer's end.