The place has deteriorated. The bushes in outfield have overgrown and the atmosphere and ambience…read moreare gone. It's just another park district field that's poorly maintained.

Can't believe this wasn't in Yelp. Mini baseball park,…read moremostly used by little league teams in Chicago. I haven't been there since they remodeled it. Read it was about to be shut down? I thought it was so cool that kids who played on teams could get the "feel" of what it's like to play in a realistic ballpark. They have their moment in the sun.There was a realistic scoreboard, food stands-with stuff like nachos, hot dogs, slurpees etc.I'm sure all the kids (and their parents) got a chill when their name was announced over the speakers. It's a lot of fun when your kids get to play there and you can invite the grandparents, your kids friends, your friends and their kids... Your child is star for a day! Also a good place to take kids who like watching baseball. Have some snacks, sit back and enjoy the fun. They charged a small fee at the gate (don't remember how much) but it wasn't much. Can't wait to visit again once the season starts.

Dedicating my 500th review this this beauty!!! We visit Horner Park frequently. They have a little…read morebit of everything: baseball/softball fields, playgrounds, walking paths, tennis + pickleball courts, basketball courts, and more! There's even a dedicated dog park, but dogs are welcome throughout the whole park. We love that there is a large parking lot which (usually) makes it pretty easy to snag a spot. There is so much open space to lounge, have a picnic, or have your 1.5 year old run around and burn off some energy. The big oak trees make it easy to find a shady spot on sunny days. It's our to-go spot for the whole family when we want to get out of the house without having to go too far. Starting in June, they have a farmers market on Saturday mornings. We are so excited for that!

Horner Park Natural Area has several paths riverside. There is the low end and upper end. Trees,…read morewild plants and flowers abound. Some area for low key fishing.

Nice park for all ages. Took my 5 year old and she had fun on the variety of playground equipment…read more Playground is ideal for toddlers to elementary aged. Many sports fields, leagues happening inside/outside throughout the year. Free street parking was easy to find in the middle of a weekday.

Lovely park to have as a neighbor. Lots of trees around the perimeter and wide open space in the…read morecenter. Softball throughout the summer, a nice playground for the next generation, and a field house with a basketball court (limited open gym hours).

Do you root, root, root for the Cubbies? Or are you from out-of-town and looking for a fantastic…read morebaseball experience?! (Which by the way, if you're debating between going to a Cubs or Sox game... I HIGHLY recommend the Cubs at Wrigley, because that's the Chicago way!) Gather 'round folks, pull up a chair, grab your favorite brewski, and let me tell ya all about my favorite ball park in the WORLD; Wrigley Field! Firstly, what's not to love about Wrigley Field? As a lifelong fan, I am enamored by the environment everytime I go! Wrigley Field is ICONINC, with a vibrant and lively neighborhood full of fantastic bars, eateries, friendly fans, and an overall impeccable vibe. Known as the "Friendly Confines", this is a MUST-VISIT spot, to catch a ball game, watch some great baseball, sip on a crisp/cold beer, and to munch on some classic stadium snacks. While yes, the drinks and food are quite pricey, that seems to be the way of baseball stadiums these days. It's worth every penny, in my opinion, to witness a game here. The beautiful ivy-covered outfield walls, the Marquee sign outside of the ballpark that one MUST take a photo with every game, the hand-operated scoreboard, the electrifying atmosphere, the sensation of having a Chicago dog or Cubs-hat-nachos in a beautifully historic ballpark, and getting to experience the "Go Cubs Go!" song after the Cubs win?! It's truly an out-of-this-world experience that I heartfully cherish every time I go. The entrance and security moves pretty quickly, the restrooms are clean, there are bottle refilling stations and water fountains, and plenty of shops to purchase Cubs merch at! Whether you're a lifelong/die-hard Cubs fan like myself, or a visitor looking for a true Chicago experience, Wrigley Field is THAT GIRL. Give her a visit and enjoy your time at the Friendly Confines!

Attended the 150th anniversary event…read more Met several Cub greats Saw parts of the ball park I've never seen before Met the owner of the Cubs and several people for running the great oil machine Bring a life long Cub fan definitely made this day more special that I could have ever imagined. Very cool to say the least !

Have loved bringing my daughter here. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and encouraging and the…read moreresults have been immediately noticeable. Jason is great as is Tyler and our last lesson with Luke was the best hour lesson of any kind we've had. He clicked with her and her swing was transformed with results in the next few games to prove it. Awesome place. So appreciative of what they do. Highly recommend.

For young kids, it's fun. It totally gamifies hitting. Kids can hit off a tee and see the ball "fly…read morethrough the air" in their favorite stadiums. For youth level hitters, there are three things that are next level: 1) The pitching machine is behind a synchronized video screen. It simulates kid pitch wind up, delivery and timing. (Most young hitter need "kid pitch" reps. 2) Immediate feedback. The hittrax tech is used by pro teams. Youth player can see ball flight, exit velo and launch angle immediately. They can mentally assign the feel of barreling the ball with the outcome 3) Stats. Want to see how results have improved session over session or over the duration of training? Check. Want to see how one bat performs compares to another? Check. Want to work on 30 straight pitches on the outer half and see how adjustments affect outcome? Check. It's a baseball amusement park for beginners or advanced players. Add top level instruction options and this is an ideal baseball business. Highly recommend.

Absolutely loved my experience at Rate Field. I was excited to try new food choices, which we…read moredefinitely did, and to see improvements since the last time I was there. We sat in the 300 level seats, so it was an option to order to your seat, which was very nice. The seats were excellent views of the field and scoreboard. Foods we tried: Polish Sausage- wow with the onions, yeah great Bulgogi Egg Rolls- just don't overthink it and order them, unbelievable Cookie Dough- ugh, not my thing, cold maybe would be better Sushi- great, cute, even comes with a vile of soy sauce Korean Dog- I did not try, but the friends said it was really good Nachos- GREAT, you can get them with the helmet Parking in the B lot was a breeze and you can tailgate, getting out, still a ton faster than Dodger Stadium!

Editing this before first pitch and this is why: was eagerly awaiting to go eat at Lucky's as it…read morewas close to our seats the other day, but since we ate at the ChiSox Bar and Grill because of the rain delay and I was full, I planned on eating there tonight. Well, tonight we did not get 100 level tickets so we couldn't even go on the concourse !!!!! WTF? This is my 24th baseball stadium and I've never heard of such stupidity--- I guess you don't want me to spend my money where you have better food choices than crappy $5 hot dogs ( although I got an $8 plus Vienna one.. and it sucked) From a 4 star to a two star review....Also, what if it was our first time at the stadium like two days prior, and we wanted to see all the statues, etc., and get a feel for the stadium but could not??? So, two games here and done . Too bad, great stadium and the BEST fans but GO CUBBIES Second time here in 2 days. The good: *easily accessible by rail *dedicated and diehard fans (one youngest kid, mid 20s? And obviously had been drinking, apparently bumped into my husband, unbeknownst to him, and tracked my husband down about five minutes later to apologize. I mean, who does that? Very impressive.) *beautiful stadium/ great scoreboards with pertinent stats *awesome organist *huge 2 story team store with lots of merch and several life size bobble heads *dedicated first time game booth with certificates and button ( thanks Allie!) * What appears to be a fantastic kid zone, but if you don't have kids under 12, you can't go in. Keeps out the pervs and I respect that * Very friendly and helpful security (Carl at the 100 level) /ushers/employees *lots of statues, history ( mostly on the 100 level) *several restrooms, kept clean with attendants right there *lots of food choices including perogies/ empanadas combos --couldn't get this either :( * Fun fan giveaways ( got my pope hat!) with fantastic lineup . Pregame band and continuous theming all day * the option to pay a fee to guarantee you will get a giveaway if you can't make it to the stadium early Cons: * so we were able to walk in with water bottles, but security at the gate took our plastic bag holding them ; for what purpose I don't know? Wanted to put our giveaways and dirty ice cream helmets in there. *the ice cream was terrible , and I rarely complain about ice cream * Not sure why you don't offer women's Jewelry such as FOCO, BaubleBar, etc. Missing a huge market. Same for Montana West and Dooney purses *once again security not letting fans onto the 100 level on pope night ( 8/11)

Portage Park has become one of my go-to spots to stay active. I jog here pretty regularly, and the…read morepaths are smooth, open, and easy to loop depending on how long I want to run. Early mornings especially are peaceful -- fresh air, open space, and just a solid environment to clear your head. I also play pickleball here, and the courts always have a good energy. They can get active, but I've never had any issues. People are respectful, games rotate smoothly, and it feels like a positive community vibe rather than chaotic. The park is well kept, clean, and just overall reliable. I've been coming here consistently for runs and games and have genuinely never had a problem. It's one of those neighborhood spots you're glad to have nearby.

Come play sports or just chill in this big park in the neighborhood named after it. In this popular…read moregreen space are numerous athletic fields and a playground among other stuff. Portage Park is big enough to go on a pretty long nature walk. Also it's popular for photography and other events. The park has a massive Olympic size swimming pool that has hosted competitions and trials. Best thing about this area is this beautiful green space that's the center of the community. It's got something for everyone. The athletic facilities and fields are the most well known. So many to choose from. These include five baseball fields, two football or soccer fields, and six tennis courts just among the stuff you can find outdoors. Has two fieldhouses. Of course there's also the swimming pool. This has hosted the Pan American Games and also the 1972 Olympic Trials. Also there's an indoor one that's heated. There's an interactive water play area popular in summer. A lot of after school and youth programs are offered. These include gymnastics and woodcraft. Boxing is also a popular program offered here. There's been many who went on to the Olympics and professional careers after being taught. Some come to this park just to get outside. There's a bike path and nature walk if wanting to get easier exercise without using balls and stuff. Good park for all kinds of activities. It's located on Irving Park Road. The CTA station is a ways away, but buses go along this street pretty often, even on weekends.

Large park with nice playground for both small and larger kids, swings, baseball diamonds,…read morebasketball and tennis courts. Fieldhouse with restrooms and outdoor pool.

Big park located in North Center. Hamlin Park is known for its athletic fields. It has a few…read morebaseball diamonds, as well as basketball and tennis courts, along with a pool. Also has indoor facilities like the fieldhouse and the gym. There's also a dog area where they can run around and stuff. A place that's pretty much for the neighborhood but it's still big enough for a crowd. It's best known for the athletic fields. This is a popular place for youth baseball leagues. Also offers lots of fitness programs you can sign up for. There's weightlifting, yoga, and more. It was created in 1909 by the Lincoln Park Commission. The fieldhouse was designed by architect Dwight H. Perkins. It was the most impressive of the fieldhouses he designed. This has two gyms and an assembly hall. Easily among the best places to play sports or just watch others do anything. It's got tons of fields to play on. There's baseball, basketball, and tennis among other things.

This park is awesome!! Can't believe this was our first time here since we live so close by. There…read moreare just so many great parks in the area we hadn't made our way here yet. It was super busy with softball games, soccer matches, and families playing but we still managed to score a parking spot on the street. Fairly certain there is no lot here though which can make things a little tricky. The birthday party we had was at the playground which is so awesome. There's a splash pad, lots of swings, and some really cool playscapes for big kids AND toddlers. Outside of the playground, there's lots of grassy areas and even a big gazebo. We'll definitely be back soon to take advantage of the splash pad!

I love Welles Park as it is a big parcel of land and has a variety of facilities there. There are…read moreof course baseball fields, a children's park area with swings & climbing equipment. There are 2 park buildings for indoor activities. It is a shame that they haven't been able to open the swimming pool due to a lack of lifeguards. What is unique about Welles park is the native plant section which looks wild and is not manicured like the rest of the park. They have made a bunch of logs into a more natural walking & climbing setup. Some even form circles.