On any regular day this Military park is a gem. Its kind of hidden to the side, full of greenery…read moreand full of history. I first went to this park 10 years ago when I was 18 for the 4th of July fireworks. This time I took my baby brother who is 12. Parking on holiday: There was hardly any parking but we did park across the street in the parking lot for the small children play park. The walk across the street was not long at all, but making it thru a ton of people was. safety: In today's society, it is not so safe to be outside anywhere in Chicago or the suburbs of Chicago. With the firework bombs and loud people I was kind of shaking siting in open field because of all of the mass shootings happening here. But On the 4th of July there were plenty of police but that did not stop the teenagers from running in the crowds with M-80's bombs. They did catch the "cool" teens who kept doing this but it still scared the daylights out of the younger babies there. Fireworks: The firework show was exactly 20 minutes long and worth the wait and mosquito bites. The colors were big and vibrant! my brother couldn't take his eyes off of it. They were so close it looked like you could touch them. they were very beautiful! I recommend bringing your family, but keep them in eye reach.

This place is a gem. I've drove past here several time but never took the time out to walk around &…read morereally look at this place. There's a nice track that goes around the whole park. I may have to do my walking here.

Nice area for walking. Trail was marked decently. It was very muddy as we went after rain. I…read morerecommend bringing a change of shoes for your walk. Decent amount of parking. Porta potties.

This beautiful Preserve has gorgeous walking trails around three lakes. You can join the preserve…read moreand purchase a fishing permit. It is beautiful when the leaves turn during the fall but open year round. A peaceful place in the middle of suburbia. A large picnic shelter with picnic tables throughout area. The Boy Scouts utilize Black Bear Lodge for their meetings and often do projects to maintain and improve the walking paths. A lovely place to visit.

Stopped by after I was close by to talk a walk. Very peaceful and clean park. The gazebos…read morethroughout the park overlook the fountains. There is a park for children, volleyball area and picnic seating. A gem in the south suburbs.

Well run park district with lots of activities, programs, and of course, parks.read more

Yes it is a great place to go to the park and also the pools and sports on the field for soccer and…read morebaseball!

Love this park, which it seems not too many people utilize,that's find by us…read more We came here on the July 4, for open family swim time the weather was perfect and the pool water was just right. There were 3 lifeguards in duty which was really nice and unexpected. The park also has outdoor volleyball ,tennis walking /bike path and plenty space for picnic or barbeque. The facilities are not so modernized but some times simplicity is best .The location is great ,we felt safe and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves no altercations great peaceful outing. We were given a family pass to swim for up 5 family members ,we will be back !

overall great experience my kids had a ball however there was rude lifeguards cursing at the…read morechildren "stop or ima turn this shit off personally i dont think staff should be cursing at the children that was my only turn off. he"s a bald life guard with earrings carmel skin that work the last shift at the water park! thank you

I went here for the Mother Son Dance and it was sooooo much fun. The food was amazing. The music…read moreamass GREAT. It was decorated beautiful. I can't wait to attend another event. My husband also did the daddy daughter dance.

Concessions are good Great big space! My only issue is with the stage lighting. It goes across…read morethe back of the stage which leaves the band literally in the dark! Also, the lights in your eyes make you squint! Add some front lighting and it would be perfect!

Fox Pointe is certainly the highlight/hub of Lansing, Illinois! ALWAYS something going on-- from…read moresummer concerts, to scarecrows, to Santa Clause!!!! A big draw for locals, and non-locals alike! Family friendly environment.

We have now been to Big Marsh Park twice and absolutely love it! We are always looking for places…read moreto hike outdoors surrounded by natural wild space near Chicago, and here is a Park with miles and miles of pathways right in the city! If you like to hike outdoors, head over to Big Marsh Park today! Once a terribly polluted area of Chicago due to steel factories and industrial waste, Big Marsh Park has undergone extensive reclamation and restoration work to be the gorgeous natural wild space it is today! However, the park does not hide its past. Signs and relics of industrial destruction are left as reminders of what can happen when human industry is left unfettered without environmental regulation. Also, fishing and swimming are not allowed in the water. In addition to miles and miles of beautiful pathways for walking, hiking, and biking, Big Marsh Park also has massive mountain biking pathways, biking parks, and skate parks. Plenty for kids to come and have outdoor fun! There are plenty of spaces for picnics and outdoor crafts. Furthermore, there is a gorgeous museum that tells the story of the area, past, present, and future. It is new, informative, and clean. The bathrooms are green-designed and very nice. There is plenty of parking for visitors and public buses that come to the park. It is hard to get to with pot-hole infested roads, but well worth the trek! If you like the outdoors, learning history about Chicago, and exercise, head over to Big Marsh Park today!

I'm a veteran mountain biker and a suburban dad so I was skeptical of a city bike park. The area is…read moreforeign to me and looked pretty industrial especially the landfill within a stones throw from the park. Boy howdy was I surprised. The City of Chicago has created an oasis for bikers, hikers and skateboarding, but mostly biking. The park has a nice sized pump track, some short but we'll thought out single track and enough features to challenge most riders. My son and I had a great time and most definitely will return.

A pretty bare minimum park for the kiddos. Took my kid for the afternoon and was kinda…read moredisappointed. Not much for them to do. A couple swings maybe. I Guess the area really makes a difference which is sad for kids considering they are the one's who have to suffer for simple things in life. (2020)