I've been hearing about this park for a while and we were able to take a visit over there today…read more I'm glad I knew what I was looking for because Google Maps was going to take me to a small playground on the other side of the school, rather than Little Bear Park which is on the very corner of Patriot and Chestnut (and is almost entirely fenced in, which makes it attractive with little kids). The Little Bear Park is actually a section within the larger Gallery Park, so you may need to put that in if your GPS is confused about LBP. This park was established as part of the redevelopment of the military airfield in Glenview. Overall, I was disappointed in the park, but there were some things I really loved about it along with those that left a bit to be desired. First, it looked like a gorgeous, romantic garden like you might envision from an Austen novel. Truly a beautiful setting, with a small hedge maze and a several picnic tables. Quite an idyllic little spot within the larger park, and ostensibly where it gets the "garden park" part of its name. There's also a really awesome water feature here. It's really large, and unlike some "splash pads" that are little more than a tall pipe sticking out of the ground, this one had several arms coming out of the ground of different heights. It also had some water coming from spots in the ground, for a lot of different ways to play. My kiddo got soaked and loved it. Sadly, the playground section looked kind of old and worn. It has a cute castle/medieval theme, but all the play equipment was quite faded. Of more concern was that the playground terrain, which was that composite rubbery stuff, was broken off in quite a few places; more than once my babe brought me small or large pieces. Seems potentially fraught in a few different ways, but it was weird since in all the parks I've been to with that kind of ground cover I haven't seen chunks of it missing throughout the playground. There's lots of parking at/around this park, because it shares space with a middle school and park district headquarters. The playground itself isn't the attraction for me--though if we are already in Glenview, I might stop--but I would absolutely return for a beautiful picnic in the garden, and that's what really makes it shine.

Heads up if your kids like swings: there are none at this park. But there's a cool splash pad, a…read morehedge maze, a play structure, and a huge sand pit area.

For toddler aged children, this splash pad was a dream! Everything was low to the ground and able…read moreto be reached, there were lots of buckets for transfer play, and plenty of areas with lighter splashing water. My son (almost 2yo) had so, so, so much fun for about 3 hours! He came home absolutely exhausted- a mom's dream for a good nap! It was $4 admission per person, which I found totally cheap! They have plenty of picnic tables to eat, as well as areas to park strollers and lunch bags. There was also lots of seating available if you wanted to sit and watch your toddler play (especially helpful if you're pregnant and need a little break from standing!). The bathrooms were small, but clean. Honestly, all of the essentials were available and it truly made for a great morning!

What a cute place for kids to play! Perfect for toddlers or younger kids. Great on a sunny hot dayread more

My review is for the pool. Footballs being thrown all over, flying by our heads. Preteen boys…read morethrowing balls and running around in the zero depth pool. No discipline by any lifeguards. It was ridiculous! The "manager" walking around while all this is going on and nothing! Camp kids throwing each other in the pool and no counselors or lifeguards telling them to stop. I've been going here for years and it's just getting worse...so disappointed!

Brought our 2 yr old to enjoy walking around the park. It's old, dirty, and seems to attract odd…read morepeople. The whole time we were there a grown woman was swinging on a very loud squeaky swing. Seemed to be a bit off. A cute family was trying to have a little lunch on a nearby picnic table. The strange squeaker probably ruined their Sunday afternoon too. Tried a couple times, just seems like a lonely old park. Hot, no shade either.

Bring on the heat! And if it gets too hot you'll likely find me and a kiddo or two here. I was…read moreafraid to come here on a hot Saturday thinking I'd lose my 3 year old among the crowds, but surprisingly it wasn't too crowded. My daughter had a blast here. As soon as we pulled out she said "wow...this is watertastic!" Indeed it was "watertastic." We walked right by the big pool, which I was hoping she wouldn't want to go in since a) I didn't want to get in the water myself and b) I don't think it was actually open. Instead she made her way to the playground complete with water squirters, slides, etc. She loved it all with the exception of the bigger tunnel that scared her a bit. Personally I'm anti tunnel slides too since there's likely very dirty inside. Ick. We probably spent the majority of the time in the very shallow wading pool. She had a blast splashing around...and I loved watching from the side of the pool (with my feet in the water). The only issue was that she loved the slide in the wading pool too much and after sliding down it 85 times her tush was a bit sore later that day (from the landing pad). It's truly a perfect place to bring toddlers and I can't wait to bring my 1 1/2 yr old along with next time. And the way it's setup I think I may actually be able to manage 2 kids on my own here, which I can't say of most places outside of my basement. "Watertastic!"

Great pool but essential to have bathroom facilities open when splash pad is open. This is a state…read morerequirement.

A beautiful park both in the summer and in the winter, there's plenty of opportunities to get…read morebeautiful pictures by the fountains and along the well maintained walkways. In the winter, there is a beautiful tree lighting ceremony with plenty of decorations to kick off the holiday season.

A great neighborhood park, just outside of the downtown. Equipped with a playground, fountain,…read morefields and a bandshell make this a great stop. It is convienently located yet quiet enough to enjoy your time there. Children's programs can be found in the summer. In the winter the park is beautifully decorated and is home to the official Arlington Heights Christmas tree.

Used to go here when i was younger like 5-6 and I remeber I liked to go to this park and play with…read moreother kids and my friends. Lots of places that are fun to play at this park but sometimes it go a little repetitive and kind if dirty but other than that I liked this park.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go!…read more Here is what we found: - playground is far from parking lot - wood chip surface - wheelchair accessible water fountain and restroom - 3 play panels (accessible from seated position)

Great park! It was our first time there and the kids had a blast. There's so much to do, lots of…read moreclimbing, musical instruments to play with, and overall a really great playground!! There's even a skate park right up ahead for older kids. We spent a long time there and the kids never got bored. Definitely a fun spot and one we'll be coming back to!

Prior to the Covid shut down, Jewett Park was in the midst of a significant overhaul. All projects…read morecame to a halt, but they've since finished the new skate park. It's new and smooth! For a little background information, this skate park is one of few poured concrete skate facilities in the state that are open to the public. The Vernon Hills skatepark is another one I've been to. This park is 11,000SF with one bowl, a vert quarter pipe, ledges, and rails. There's a hangout area that *had* benches, but the benches were most likely taken away to help avoid gathering and encourage social distancing. There are currently no benches or designated places to sit. There is no shade, so wear your sunscreen! In case you didn't already know from my other skate park reviews, I'm a mom of two boys who take their scooter riding very seriously. I've been to my fair share of skate parks, and Jewett has now been added to our rotation. However, the boys don't go here as much as I had hoped, because it gets pretty crowded.

This is a small park tucked in a nice neighborhood in Wheeling. It has a small basketball court,…read moreplayground, gazeebo, and picnic area. A great, safe spot to play in the neighborhood.

Nice small park with playgrounds, gazebo, walking path and baskeball courts. It is enclosed within…read morea residential neighborhood so you do not have to worry as much about high amounts of traffic passing by. The grounds are neatly kept and the equipment is in good condition.