Best park that's in Channahon of course. Channahon State Park has some nice views of the DuPage…read moreRiver. It actually is bigger than it seems with lots of open areas and trails. Has lots of places for grilling. The park also usually isn't crowded so it's a good place for chilling and hanging. A lot of great scenery around. It's located along the DuPage River. This is near the end of it where it flows into the Des Plaines River, so around here there's certainly lots of water. Among the other features is the war memorial. This honors those from Channahon who died in various wars. It consists of a few flags and pillars with names of those who died. The park also has a building that looks like it has bathrooms but it's closed off it seems. Gets crowds when it's good weather for boating. It's located close to the marina with the Big Basin Saloon, a popular hangout. There's plenty of areas along the water including a few trails.

First time coming here, wanted to try something new to visit on a day off work and this place is…read moresuch a beautiful gem! Great views everywhere from all places! The park itself is great for the summer for shade from the sun. Bathrooms are okay. The dam itself is really cool to see. Highly recommend coming here on a run to take everything in better. Even a better place to fish at! Not too crowded at all, very peaceful! 4.5 stars

First time coming here. It's a newer park that I discovered by accident that I never knew existed…read morewhen I was driving around. This place is perfect for anyone looking for a short walk, fishing, boating, family picnics and of course sight seeing. There's ample amount of parking here for the most part. Place is moderately packed.... Sometime in the future the trail will be extended. This place also features an outhouse too. Freshly paved trails. Spots for RVs and boats. Hidden gem of Joliet!

Really pretty walking trail. It's not a very long trail. We spent about 2 hours here (January,…read moresome snow on the ground but sunny), most of the path was paved. From a walking/hiking standpoint, this is probably not a full day destination. Definitely worth a visit!

This review is for the soccer department. After watching my 7 year old play 2 games I noticed she…read morewasnt getting very much game time. I complained as it was basically statically impossible to play as little as she did compared to the other kids especially the coaches daughter. They had 10 people with 7 positions yet somehow my kid sat the bench at the start of every quarter and played less than 50% of the game. All while the coaches daughter played the whole game. I confronted him about it and that guy actually told me that he doesnt believe in fair play and that because his kid puts more effort into practice that she deserves to play more then everyone else. I know hes a volunteer but these are 7 year olds that are in first and second grade. The director of the soccer department did nothing about this coach. Everyone develops differently but that is far to young to punish a kid for not knowing how to play the game perfectly. Bottom line, Hopefully your lucky and you dont get a coach like this, or you get lucky and the coach doesnt single out your child in a method of social bullying. Because, the Channahon Park District will do nothing to help you in this situation. That Coach shouldnt ever be allowed to coach anyone less then 4th grade. That Coach is going to be the reason why so many young kids turn away from soccer.

If you are looking for group fitness classes in the Channahon-Minooka area, the Channahon Park…read moreDistrict has some really good offerings. I take the cardio strength and kickbox strength with Annmarie. All workout classes are good for any fitness level. Most classes are only $5 for the drop-in rate. Most people sign up for the yearly fitness package, but the drop-in rate fits really nicely with my busy schedule. Definitely lost some pounds and toned-up a bit in the two months of dropping in and taking Annmarie's classes. Good luck and happy workouts.

Great park located in Elwood. It certainly is a gem for around here. Lloyd Erickson Park is bigger…read morethan expected and is a great gathering place for families and others. Has quite a few amenities. There's a basketball court, picnic shelter, and even a Children's Garden with cool plants. Certainly it's one of the most notable things around. It's not like there's much else to do, to be honest. The park is pretty big, with lots of room for playing or just enjoying yourself. Of course there's athletic amenities. There's a basketball court where most of the action is. Families can even have a cookout. Pretty awesome there's a pretty big picnic shelter. However the centerpiece is the Children's Garden. What a great way to teach about how to grow and take care of plants. Lots of beautiful flowers in here. Plenty other plants to check out. Also there's programs they can participate in. This is a great place for learning. Has lots for a park that many around here don't have enough appreciation for. It's located off of Chicago Avenue and has a parking lot. The Children's Garden closes for maintenance in the mornings on Tuesdays.

Concession stand workers on some crazy power trip that. Unfriendly, of course they have a computer…read morethat asks you to tip them every time there's a transaction. You can feel their bs when you hit no tip relax, you work at a concession stand, it's okay to be friendly

I have an amazing swimming instructor Mekanna a year a go I did not know how to swim and now I feel…read moreso comfortable with deep water,she is the best....

This is a nice clean facility with basic amenities. Although fishing is questionable, as to being…read moreallowed, there are many people enjoying doing it. The park is very large and has the usual playground equipment as well as a sledding hill, picnic tables and soccer field.

This is Four seasons Park in Shorewood, little lake to fish, tennis courts, basketball hoops, big…read morehill great for sledding or just walking up for exercise

This lake can be a hit or miss truthfully depending on when you come. It's ideal to come here in a…read morecompact vehicle but many people come here in trucks. This place is ideal for fishing, kayaking and if your looking to do a lap around a park without running in a circle that's 3 miles around. It's right next door to the I&M canal. It has restrooms and a nice picnic area. People off Sheply Road drive really fast so use caution.

Repurposed gravel quarry. Always busy on a clear afternoon.read more

Bicentennial Park is a relatively big park in Joliet. It has some notable features to check out…read more Several bridges cross the Des Plaines River. Of course there's plenty of bad things about it. There's lots of homeless people and sketchy characters hanging around all times. It has a lot of history. Look around and there's historical information. There's some nice public artwork to check out. Drawbridges are one of the attractions. Either walking across these or watching them go up. Be sure to pay attention to signals before crossing so you won't get caught on one and fall in. Concerts and events also occur. A lot of fun activities in the summer especially. This is also fun just walking on the riverfront and hanging. Coming here would be much better without a few problems that are common. It often has homeless people sleeping and making a mess. They need to make more shelters.

This place is my new escape... Better views than walking on the lakefront in Chicago in my opinion…read more Easy access from Jefferson / Route 52! It's free to park and there's even a makeshift outdoor theater that's reminiscent of the uphill at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater (or whatever they call it now) Its got a fountain, things go climb I suppose, plenty of walking, there's a park, open fields, great for picnics. There are some negatives to the place though. Some homeless and shady people do hang out here. There was a naked man drinking Busch and sleeping on the bench. It's not too great on the other side. This place really lacks maintenance and care!

I had came here for a cheer/dance competition that my niece was involved in. The facility was…read morecharging $10 for the competition which was an all day competition which was not a bad price at all. The inside of the facility was clean despite it being a lot of people in there for the competition. Even the bathrooms were clean. I was only in the gym but I noticed this community center has a baseball field.

Love doing tumbling here and staff is friendly, lots of events. Huge parking lot. Very clean…read morebathrooms

Beautiful secluded area that is really well hidden! Can be easily accessible on foot through the…read moreI&M trail. I consider this park a place to go on 3 mini trails that all loop and connect to each other. Learning about the history of this place is incredible. This was a former site of 3 residential homes and have been converted to a beautiful park. There is a visitor center where you can observe birds with binoculars, observe fish and learn about the local animals in the illinois region. Even a recreational space to educate children. Clean restrooms inside and throughout the trails. There's a couple of picnic shelters as well. You get to read some great informational stuff as you go along your adventure. Hiking shoes recommended! It's about 85 percent paved. One of the best trails in will county