If you take your dog to the veterinary practitioner for care & complete the NORTHLAKE Dog Park…read moreApplication, you can receive a NORTHLAKE dog park pass ( $50) for non resident & free to resident. It's a lovely park & well kept.

It was a breath of fresh air the evening I decided to run at Miller Meadow Forest Preserve. Being…read morethat I work nearby as well as drive along Roosevelt Ave where I pass by Miller Meadow - North, it was only a matter of time that I would conduct some form of an activity at Miller Meadow. I entered off 1st Ave which is labeled as Miller Meadow - South; and the first feature that immediately caught my eye was its off-leash dog area which was huge. As a fitness enthusiast that has been running for years, I would categorize the difficulty level of Miller Meadow - South as moderate because the terrain is not entirely flat. Distance markings are marked along the path, a loop style path totaling 1.70 miles per loop. I encountered mostly walkers, a few joggers, and a couple of recreational bike riders along the path. At one point during my loop, there was a woman who caught and overtook me as I ran. We went back-and-forth with me overtaking her and her overtaking me which brought competitiveness during my time on the path. I spent no more than forty-minutes during my initial run on the path but could have easily gone longer if I had the time. While well into the path, I felt that sense of being in nature as well as engulfed by tall grass in certain parts. I also felt that feeling of being secluded, but there were always nature's animals within sight that kept me in the moment. I could not help but enjoy the beautiful sounds of birds chirping, glimpses of the red-winged blackbird throughout the entire path, and I even saw a deer from afar in the woods. There are a variety of activities you can conduct within the path of Miller Meadow - South; some of those activities I can certainly see are hiking, running, walking, biking, in-line skating, or even bird watching. The area can also be used to conduct large gatherings, or picnics; and its large field is perfect for many recreational activities you can partake in. The area is well-maintained, consisting of benches with tables located in shaded areas near or underneath trees, but very few picnic shelters which are perfect for large gatherings; and there are even a couple of portable restrooms within the space. Along the path, there are waste and recycling bins, even in some of the secluded spots. And on top of it all, Miller Meadow has a very spacious parking lot. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Miller Meadow Forest Preserve, as indicated in this review and would definitely return. As a runner, I can see myself returning just to conduct interval runs around its loop in build-up to long run events I participate in. ~An adventure a day keeps the doctor away. ~ Thomas G

It was good. It went perfectly. I got to ride a tandem bike. There was a lot of stuff to do!read more

Beautiful community here , wonderful dog park. They have exercise equipment for dogs, water turns…read moreon in the summer. Well cared for park- permit is required. Signs are posted . Wonderful area to relax and take in natures beauty. Right off the 290 exit, north or south works, go West to Circle. Located on North side of 290. Lovely downtown area, many places to eat and drink, as well as shop and enjoy

Forest Park's dog park, just north of I-290, is completely fenced in and covered with mulch. Suzy…read moreGreenberg really enjoys it when there aren't too many big dogs around. Technically you are supposed to get a yearly permit from the village for $10, but I've never seen them come in and check. I have, however, been playing with my dog in the park and gotten a parking ticket for not paying the meter. The meters and permits go to the upkeep of the park, so that's a good reason to go along with the small fees. It gets a little hot in the summer as there is no shade, and the mulch turns into a sheet of ice in mid-winter, but it's a decent park over all. Just watch out for the dogs that seem a little afraid or angry and go with your instincts. Owners don't always realize their dog isn't socialized or comfortable at the park and I have seen fights. I leave rather than take the chance.

Decent fenced playground with swings and many slides on wood chips. Play structures are unshaded…read morebut benches in the park and gazebo are usually shaded. There is a security camera for some reason, and bathrooms that always seem to be locked. Easiest street parking is on the east side. Friendly people, adults and children.

Beautiful neighborhood pool!! Well done Oak Park! The locker rooms, showers, deck, and pool are all…read moresuper clean. Looks quite new. Water was perfectly clean, even on a busy July mid-day! We watched the staff practice their safety drills. The staff all appear well-trained, attentive, and ready to go in case of emergency! There is an ice cream shop across the street, at the corner of Ridgeland and Lake, so stop in for a treat after your swim.

Skating classes are worthwhile. Instructors are helpful and in tune with the skaters. Leveling up…read moreprogress reports are nice to bring to the parents. Ice skating show option was wonderful. Open skate is fun. Parking lot is small and usually full, but plenty of street meter parking.

Mills Park is a lovely park that's fairly close to the business district in the city of Oak Park…read more The park's well landscaped, with a nice winding sidewalk, as well as lots of trees and a cast-iron fence all around it. Tip: This park is quite dog friendly :-) In the North East corner of the park stands the Pleasant Home mansion, which is a National Historic Landmark designed in 1897 by architect George W. Maher for John W. Carson. Both the park and mansion are a delight to experience, and the docent-led mansion tour is very interesting. A number of parks in the area have playgrounds for small children, but Mills Park doesn't have one. For me, that's a plus because it makes this place just a bit more peaceful and relaxing. I enjoying visiting to read a book or just to relax. In the evening, this is a nice place to stroll after dining out on Marion Street :-)

Dr. Reid is amazing !…read more Absolutely love this dentist! Dr. Reid is the sweetest and super knowledgeable! Love the hygienist Andrina also! Very thorough and gentle while she cleans your teeth. Highly recommend

Splash pad fun in the Summer time. My kids love going here to play in the Splash pad…read more We usually go to the library inside the Chicago Park District building and when we leave we hit the Splash pad. It's nothing fancy and the other kids always play nice. We're happy that this park is so close by and we can enjoy it all Summer.

Pretty good park. Playground has two play structures, two swingsets, a splash pad, a small garden,…read moreand trains running by to excite your small kids. A branch of the Chicago Public Library is also in the field house, and there are soccer fields and stuff here too. Plenty of free street parking. Everyone I met here is pretty friendly too.

Eldridge Park is well kept little park along Salt Creek. There are paved paths that are great for…read morewalking, jogging or biking. There are plenty of benches throughout the park. When I've walked along the paths, I've seen people fishing in the pond during the warmer months. The playground looks like a nice one. They have a basketball court next to it. I've heard there are tennis courts, but I think they must be on the East side of the park. I'll need to explore that side a bit more. There's a cute little bridge that allows you to easily cross over Salt Creek. I didn't see any photos of the canoe launch, so I'll share a couple here. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain the day before, so the ramp to the boat launch was pretty flooded. There are also doggy bag stations on the path near the parking lot.

Great park in the middle of Elmhurst. They have hiking/biking trails, 2 children's playgrounds,…read morenice pond full of ducks and geese. Benches to sit on scattered around the park. Nice and peaceful to just walk around and enjoy the pretty scenery . The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there is a lack of adequate bathrooms. I walked the whole park both side and only saw 1 porta potty on the commonwealth side where the p,at ground is. They could use a few more. Also they could put out a few more picnic table near the pond, and both playgrounds.