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 Also, the locker rooms were outdated and did not smell the best.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 just got started here since I moved in with my sister, I love the day program in Brookfield and…read morefun activities to do, I'm looking forward to spring and summer activities and programs.

Huge thank you to Archie and his team who did a great job tonight. We took our 2 youngest sons out…read morefor birthday shopping. We had no idea the mall closed early, Archie was awesome in allowing them to enjoy the car experience. Above and beyond service, offering water cheering guests on and being truly genuine.

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There've been great changes since the last review. It's a rare gem to find a small, close-knit town…read morenear the city. Pros: * Good schools & kids activities * Retail - Grocery store (family-owned), restaurants, services, farmer's market - 20 min to Oakbrook Mall, 15 min. to downtown Oak Park * Beautiful homes - avg. price abt. $450k * Easy city access - 10 min. to 55 and 290/294 - two Metra stops * Infrastructure improvements * Nature & historic preservation * "Purple" political climate Cons: * High taxes * Diversity - town has minimal racial diversity, much better at local high school * Not recommended for families without children - Lots of money spent on family-friendly activities, would go to waste on child-free homes - Floodplain issues

Riverside is a beautiful little village, and I feel lucky to have been raised here. When you…read morecompare it to some of the neighboring suburbs that are more "blue collar" (like Lyons and Berwyn), this place really stands out as unique. First of all, there is a lot of history behind Riverside. It is considered the first planned community in the United States and it was designed in 1869 by Frederick Law Olmsted (who also designed Central Park). Also, a lot of the homes here were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and a handful of other notable architects. Many of the homes here are absolutely gorgeous. My home is a Queen Anne Victorian straight out of the 1880s. I love many of the other Victorian homes that can be found in this town. If you love architecture, then the village of Riverside is a must-visit. The people who live here are generally lovely and very friendly, if admittedly quite homogeneous (95% white). The public school systems are high quality, and there is also an excellent private school option in the K-8 St. Mary's School. Even though Riverside has struggled to keep businesses, there are several excellent places that appear to be thriving like the new place empanadUS, Grumpy's, and Chew Chew Cafe. I'm optimistic that growth will continue! Overall, Riverside is beautiful. Even though many out-of-towners have gotten lost when trying to navigate the winding roads, they are quite scenic when you factor in the beautiful houses, the trees, and the DesPlaines River.

The city of north riverside is ran by unprofessional and very non detail oriented staff. They…read moreexpect You to fix problems they are partially responsible for creating. Move somewhere else if to have to deal with a city government at all.

The summer camp program is not run well. My child used to go there, but there were too many issues…read morewith field trips not properly organized by the director, Beth. I had also incidentally heard her yelling at camp councilors. Not a good leader.