How can you not love Lake Arlington?! The lake is beautiful,…read morethe treats at the Boat House are great, and the vibe is perfect. 10/10

Lake Arlington is a man made lake in Arlington Heights. There are many things to do there. There is…read morea walking path around the lake. The park also features a playground and exercise equipment. Lake Arlington is a great place to fish, kayak, and boat in the water. In the community center building, you can buy snacks and drinks as well as rent equipment to use on the lake. Lake Arlington is a great place for year-round fun!

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go! Here…read moreis what we found: - There are no handicap accessible parking spots or restrooms - The terrain is wood chips - There is one ramp in the park - No wheelchair accessible water fountains - The only accessible equipment is the ramp Nice park!

From the owner: Recreation Programs, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Golf Course, Driving Range, Paddle Boats, In-line…read moreSports Center

I'll start off by saying I do have nostalgia for this place. I have skated on the ice here since…read moreage 3. The building definitely shows it age, but it still has that local rink feel to it. ** This review is really only in regards to the ice rink part, and not the pool, gym or gymnastics facility areas as I haven't used them much at all. ** I think they've done a decent job with upkeep and it seems they still get good business from high school programs and the in house team (Renegades) . I frequent these days mostly for mens league (dad plays) and it has certainly been steady thus far. I do feel the locker rooms are a negative, as players have to carry their gear upstairs, and they do not boast a lot of space. Time to time their tends to be a smell, but hey, it's a hockey rink I suppose. At the end of the day, the place gets the job done and still holds that local charm.

I'd give this place a 3.7. This place is nice to go swimming at their pool and I went with my…read morefriend and we had a great time. The pool is big and I could move around. The only thing is that the bathrooms are dirty and pool is also kind of dirty.

Spring Valley has a Nature Center and also features the Heritage Farm. It's really a neat place for…read morea walk as you walk through a wooded area for about 5-7 minutes and then you see the farm houses with animal barns along with a few trails to follow. Spring Valley is a refuge of about 135 acres comprised of fields, forests, marshes, brooks and streams. Some trails are wood beamed while others are rocks and grass. It's a really enjoyable place to spend a few hours by yourself, with friends and family. Parking and entrances to the park are available on both sides 1) off Schaumburg Road 2) off Plum Grove Road.

I have been going here since the 80's and it is even better than ever now. I love taking my…read moredaughter for a hike to the farm after enjoying the nature center building. It is awesome how so many aspects of Spring Valley have remained the same while wonderful upgrades and additions have been made, too! Definitely a place that we will continue to visit throughout the year!

Best dog park ever. We've continued to go here & love, love, love this place. To anyone crying…read moreabout having to pay to get in--suck it up cupcake. It keeps the riff raff out & not once have my pups been attacked here (like they have been at free parks). My pups happiness is worth every penny spent on a membership & w/ the membership the staff will email you reminders of when your dogs need their vaccines/etc. (Oh & the staff is courteous & wonderful!)

*Photos shot What a…read morepure joy to find an enclosed, no-leash park where our best friend can call its own. A few short miles past the Motorola campus on Algonquin Road headed west, you can see dogs frolick in this spacious area. It also makes a great place to socialize for dog owners, although the dogs clearly rule the roost here. Here, we mostly know the humans as "so-and-so" 's mom or dad. The camaraderie is solid, and there's even an organized dining out event staged lately. There are rules to follow in the park, but they are so common-sense. Pick up your dog's poop. Dogs need to pass all shots mandated by the Hoffman Estates park district. You can sign up at the rec center located on the lot. If you're a resident of HE, it's $40 annual fee. Otherwise, you pay a little extra. I understand Palatine has its own dog park at the Harper College grounds. Absolutely a great investment for dog lovers and owners. My dog thinks so.

Beautiful park that offers a little something for everyone! If you're up for a walk there is a nice…read morepath that follows the perimeter of the park, and if you want a further distance the path links up to Cuba Marsh. The playground and treehouse are a lot of fun for kids, and there is also and area with tennis courts. There are flush toilets connected to a space that can be rented out, and there is also a stage for various events. Gorgeous scenery in a well-maintained park.

Lovely grounds for a stroll on a nice day. It's very close to the downtown Barrington area. The…read moresetting is very calm--perfect place to bird-watch, read a book, or just relax.

Meineke Recreation Center (the location on Weathersfield Rd) is pretty decent for basic workouts…read more They have plenty of machines, weights and stationary bikes in 1 room. The coinciding gym also has a nice walking/jogging track above it with windows so it doesn't feel like you're closed in. They have secure lockers, showers and changing areas. It's not too crowded during weekdays and getting in and out is a breeze. Price structure on memberships is very reasonable. Staff is very helpful and can provide info on many of the various classes and programs.

ALWAYS broken treadmills and stationary bikes that stay unusable for weeks and weeks. Even the…read moreones that 'work' aren't fully operational such as no heart monitor and sound issues on tv. Despite alerting staff to issues nothing gets fixed with some units out for over a month. Equipment is marginally clean. I do enjoy this workout center and would give it better ratings if it wasn't so frustrating to find working equipment when visiting. I am left confused as to why repair and upkeep is so tardy or absent.

Dreams has been a godsend for us! My daughter expressed a lot of interest in gymnastics and after…read moredoing a winter entry level class at our park district, they agreed she was too advanced for her age level program, but couldn't put her in anything different until the following fall! We didn't want to wait that long to pursue her interest so I quickly did some research and moved her to Dreams. We have been doing classes now for 5 months...she has moved up 3 levels and about to do a pre-team class this coming fall! The amount she has learned in such a short time has been amazing to see. Coach Paige is fantastic! Andrew, Amy and Arthur have also made it such a positive experience. Highly recommend!!

I was here with my 5 year old son for a birthday party. It's not terrible, but it is considerably…read moresmaller and less tidy than International Gymnastics in Mt. Prospect. Located in a office court off of West Lake Ave., this is a former factory converted into a gym. The conversion is not quite complete in my opinion. There is a kids fun gym and another, larger and more sophisticated, gym with advanced equipment. We were in the smaller gym and it looks rough around the edges. (see photos) Still, it was fun for the kids. They accommodated a group of thirty 5 & 6 year olds and managed the group very well, God bless their souls. I found it somewhat disturbing when we received a birthday invitation from the place and it had a waiver sheet folded and tucked into the pre-printed invite card from Dreams.The waiver, which had to be signed by a parent and witnessed by a gym employee, had a lengthy list of various and increasingly gruesome potential injuries possible, ranging from simple bruises to torn muscles, fractures and paralysis. Strange we did not have guests need to sign one for a party at International Gymnastics. Seeing the potential dangers and risks, I was tempted to send in my fearless Stunt Baby to substitute for my older son at the party, but my 5 year old handled it just fine. There were two instructors who had the kids do warmups and run a basic obstacle course, followed by extensive play in their sponge cube pit. They also had a Tumble Track trampoline next to the pit for the more adventurous jumpers. The instructors (Nicki and Vicki) did a great job keeping track of the kids and making sure they played safely. At the same time, the gym leaves a lot to be desired. The sides of the sponge pit are not padded like at International Gymnastics. Columns in the gym are crudely padded with folded mats wrapped in duct tape. The truck bay doors are covered in large sheets of clear plastic. There are stacks of insulation panels piled up on the sides above the party rooms. The condition of the padded floor, carpeting, mats, and the sponge cubes even, shows a significant amount of wear. The party room itself was a bit crowded but fit 30 kids at a series of long tables. A second party room down the hall allows them to have one party after another while alternating rooms. Therefore, we were not rushed to get out promptly at the designated end time. Certainly a good time but as a family we're sticking with International Gymnastics for classes and parties in the future.

I've coached a number of basketball teams over the past ten years and we've played here at least a…read moredozen times. There are a number of newer facilities, but this one is good. Here are a couple of reasons why: 1. The courts are not side by side, so you don't have the distraction of the refs whistle blowing in another game and your players stopping because they're not sure who blew it. 2. The floor surface is very good. The floors are wood and well maintained so you don't have kids slipping all the time. 3. The concession stand options are as good as any place I've been. Prices are pretty standard. 4. Only mark against this place is that on some courts there is only one scoreboard and it is behind the benches--good for fans, not for players or coaches. Overall, recommended!

I hold 2 Round Robin Pickleball Tournaments a year at Canlan Libertyville for ladies…read more Eric does everything to help me set up the dates, location, and everything we need. They help with setup and take down of tables and do a great job of communicating with us in a timely manner. We are excited about the new lights and improvements they are making and their commitment to seniors. Thanks to Angel, Eric, and Jeff

First time visit to play pickleball. Let the person know at the front desk I was new and she was…read moreindifferent. Paid my three dollars and come to find out they have 1 court (not listed and not told up front) Went in to see how it worked and 4 individuals have never had anyone else show up so they were not inviting at all. I left and told the women at the front desk I was not told there was only one court and that the four people were not sure how to share. The receptionist said "well I don't think I can give you back your three dollars". Like that is what was important about the place she works. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME.

Nice facility that houses representation from not one but two libraries! Palatine Library has a…read morefull branch there and the Barrington Area Library has lockers there, as well. Super convenient.