I reserved a time for a trail ride; however, when the date got closer, the weather forecast was…read morerainy. They were very accommodating and changed our trail ride to a lesson inside the arena. Unfortunately, our day ended with my daughter getting kicked by one of the horses who had been very obstinate throughout the session. That was a week ago and no one has even contacted me to check on how my daughter is doing. I think a responsible business owner and empathetic person would be concerned after a customer was injured. I guess once they get your money and you sign their release form, they don't care. We will not be going there again.

Great place to visit if you need a little nature. Be sure to look up the hours before you go if…read moreyou want to get the full experience.

Deep River County Park is a really nice park to visit. We've been here numerous times. Sometimes…read morejust to walk the trails, other times to visit the museum and gift shop. During the summer the Deep River Grinders play vintage baseball on scheduled Sundays. They are so much fun to watch and interact with. It's a great time for all, young and old alike! We highly recommend you come and watch a great game of baseball!

This is a phenomenal kids place zone, with over 10 different unique rooms and playtime experiences…read more They have indoor and outdoor opportunities. There is also a small food café in case you're hungry and thirsty. The best part is the very affordable price of only $11 per person. We came here one afternoon and spent three hours here and the kids were exhausted and happy.

Bellaboo's has always been a wonderful place for kids to let their imagination run wild. Love it -…read moreand the membership is worth every penny. Lately, the Boo Crew has been stepping up even that stellar experience with cooking classes, craft experiences, a wandering puppeteer, story time and special guests like the Bubble Lady or critters from Gibson Woods. This is truly a magical place!

My 2 year-old and I LOVED this playground (and the pun in the name is just amazing)!…read more When you walk in, you're immediately greeted with a shaded parent area. This is great if you have older kids, but since there are two (that I saw) other entrances, it's still best to follow behind younger kids if you want to make sure they don't leave the park. There is an area called Tot Lot for toddlers, which is a scaled-down version of the rest of the park with baby swings, smaller slides, climbing structures, mounted instruments, etc. We spent some time here, but my son was really drawn to the main playground. The main area is truly a wonderland for littles. With ramps, slides, swings, ropes, obstacles, and a zip line, there is never a dull moment. We visited on a day that was about 90 degrees, so there were only 1-2 other families with us at a time, but the kids that were there all gathered in the shade beneath the main structure. There was fun to be had even under there, with the different ceiling heights and areas making playing tag or hide & seek a blast for everyone. Personally, my favorite part was the large, adult-sized swing (I regretfully did not get a photo... because I was on it the whole time!). It's a standalone swing that is supported by 4 cables. The actual seat is so comfortable it makes me wonder why all playgrounds don't have these! I imagine it's truly for older kids with different abilities, but on a slow day it was my perch. I could see the whole park, including under the main structure and 2/3 entrances, so I just enjoyed the breeze while my son played tag with his new friends. There is also a picnic area and restroom building that looked nice from far away, but we did not check them out. The whole place seems very structurally sound and well-maintained. I was positive it must be brand new because of the quality, so imagine my surprise on the way out when I noticed it had last been renovated in 2014 (11 years ago). Overall, if I could give this playground 10 stars I would. Great job, Valparaiso!

This is likely one of the best playgrounds that we have recently visited…read more We arrived early on a Sunday morning before it got busy. The vast playground has a rubbery ground and is consisted of a section for young toddlers and a larger area for older children. We have two young, energetic daughters so we gained quite a bit of steps in chasing after them as they kept running between the different play areas. I am under the impression that either everything is brand new or incredibly well-maintained. The playground equipment appear to be high-end with exceptional diversity and quality. There are several wooden structures, multi-level jungle-gyms, swings, climbing structures, slides, monkey bars with different height levels, and zip line. Several themes were highlighted in the play spaces too - from fire trucks to solar systems to Vikings. There was never a dull moment in the two hours that we spent there.

I totally can see why this place has five stars…read more.. Had my son's 13th birthday party here. Way affordable. We can bring food and drinks and cake. They set up tables and chairs per your request. You can choose various activities in your own time increments. There's an attendant there for the duration of your party and takes care of everything. Easiest party I've ever thrown. And I've thrown a lot of parties.

My nephew wanted to play basketball for his birthday and this place was a good choice. They had a…read morefull court with many baskets + extra games like dodgeball and others to play. They had Bluetooth connectivity to play music and clean restrooms. I would definitely rent this place out again.

I have had my 5 y/o mare here for almost 3 years. Care has been exceptional! Stalls cleaned…read moredaily, fresh bedding, full bellies with lots of hay. Kathy & Travis have guided and fostered the talent of my mare and me from 10 rides under saddle to Year End High Point Champions in Ranch Riding. I was looking for a drama free barn and found "home". So many levels of horses and owners from the daily riding buddies to very competitive folks showing. There is a spot for every level of ownership and goals. Kathy & Travis are always willing to lend a helping hand, whether just a boarder or there for board & train. KKT will not disappoint. Personally, the review below is far from reality. The horse was in its upper 30's and well taken care of at KKT. The best life care provided for a horse that had advanced age related health obstacles. Reality of the horses age is the result of being humanely euthanized. Just as in humans, age related issues can result quickly. She went down in her stall overnight and was suffering. The owner was RARELY out to see either horse they owned. It would have been CRUEL and INHUMANE to let that beautiful soul suffer any longer.

Travis Tieman and Kathy Fitzpatrick orchestrated the death of my mare because she was old. Other…read moreboarders urged Travis and Kathy to put the mare down! The mare was not sick and was not in pain and was still eating and interacting with me. Yet Kathy asked Duane Wilcox to "treat" my horse, which he did without informing me. He gave my mare a "concoction" (Kathy's description of the shot) on a night in January 2024 without my knowledge or permission. My mare was down in her stall the next day, could not get up, and had to be euthanized. After my mare's death, Kathy told me that Travis had been "warming the ground" to prepare for my mare's burial place in a field. In fact, Travis had created a large manure pile in the field three weeks before my mare's death. I'm still heartsick and am seeking legal action against Travis Tieman, Kathy Fitzpatrick, and Duane Wilcox. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is investigating the matter.

Love this little place! What a gem right in Cedar Lake! Prices are good, and I've always been lucky…read moreenough to get a SUP board or kayak when I've wanted it. The lake is very nice too-- much better than I was expecting. It is a busy lake, a little difficult to SUP during main boating hours, but a fun challenge! Love the kayaks too! Friendly staff, very helpful!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Love going there with the kids! It's a great place for a walk to enjoy the great outdoors even when…read morethey're not putting on events.

I'm not the kinda guy that normally plans a Saturday morning trip to Lowell Indiana to watch grown…read moremen play with fake guns but this place was pretty sweet. Went with a friend that needed some extra credit for a history class and didn't really know what to expect. Once you get down there you can walk around different american/british/german camps and see all the reenactors doing things like digging foxholes or cleaning their guns and other soldier type stuff. They also have a schedule where events like an FDR actor does the speech from after the pearl harbor bombing. The main draw is the battlefield skirmish though. They bring out the artillery and tanks, and it's loud. Lasted about a half and hour and gotta say it was entertaining. You need to go into it with an open mind though or else it might not be too fun. I liked going around and asking a few questions to the soldiers about really small details like why there's certain patches on their uniforms, just to keep them on their toes. These guys knew their stuff. If you like history this is a cool place.