We stopped here whilst waiting for our pizza order to be done. It was just alright; I was rather…read moredisappointed. There are two sections to the park, with the big rocket being the centerpiece. It's huge, multiple levels. There are at least three slides coming out from it. Lots of places for kids to climb and scurry and jump. But that part was too big for my kiddo so we went to the smaller section a few steps away. There was a structure to climb, several slides, some bars, and then even a little further away a bunch of swings. I tried to keep her from seeing the swings, to be honest, since I didn't want to have to deal with an upset kiddo when we had to leave without enough swing time. She played around a bit but didn't seem as interested in the playground. We went down a slide or two, but some of them had standing water since it has been a bit rainy recently. The playground isn't technically fenced in, but it is effectively so because it's behind the practice courts which are all fenced in. It'd be hard for your kid to get away from you. There's a parking lot for the Norridge Park District building but the neighborhood parking could be tricky, especially in the summer because there is restricted parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day (ostensibly because of the large pool structure that would keep the residents from having any parking for three months otherwise). The terrain of the park is wood chips and soil, decidedly not my favorite (maybe especially after a rain) and she got dirty pretty quick. I may bring her back when she's old enough to play on the rocket ship, but this won't be a park that we return to much if ever.

Very very nice huge playground in the woods. The air is clean, the people are nice... I wish we…read morelived closer :))) it has actually 3 playgrounds near to each orher

A kid's dream playground and totally worth the small entrance fee. This nature-themed play space…read moreis huge, creative, and packed with fun. Because it's so popular, they use timed entries to give more families a chance to enjoy it without crowding. It's located inside the Spring Valley Nature Center, so after playtime, you can wander the trails or explore more of the natural area. A great combo of fun + learning + nature. Perfect for an afternoon with littles

I honestly did not know what to expect when we came here with my two young grandkids. Admission was…read more$3 per kid because we are not Schaumburg residents. My understanding was we were allowed to stay for one hour, and it was well worth the nominal admission fee! It had all the best components of a park, with lots of attention being focused on exploration and discovery. I did not see any swings, but there was plenty to climb on and signs posted everywhere encouraging the parents to not be helicopter parents... to let their child explore and try to problems solve on their own. There was a man-made creek running through one edge of the park and half the children were in bathing suits and had shovels and buckets with them. My grandkids declared it the best park they've ever visited! The playground is attached to a large piece of land that has tons of walking paths and picnic areas along with nice bathrooms and an educational nature center! It would be very easy to spend the better part of a day here!

I've been hearing about this park for a while and we were able to take a visit over there today…read more I'm glad I knew what I was looking for because Google Maps was going to take me to a small playground on the other side of the school, rather than Little Bear Park which is on the very corner of Patriot and Chestnut (and is almost entirely fenced in, which makes it attractive with little kids). The Little Bear Park is actually a section within the larger Gallery Park, so you may need to put that in if your GPS is confused about LBP. This park was established as part of the redevelopment of the military airfield in Glenview. Overall, I was disappointed in the park, but there were some things I really loved about it along with those that left a bit to be desired. First, it looked like a gorgeous, romantic garden like you might envision from an Austen novel. Truly a beautiful setting, with a small hedge maze and a several picnic tables. Quite an idyllic little spot within the larger park, and ostensibly where it gets the "garden park" part of its name. There's also a really awesome water feature here. It's really large, and unlike some "splash pads" that are little more than a tall pipe sticking out of the ground, this one had several arms coming out of the ground of different heights. It also had some water coming from spots in the ground, for a lot of different ways to play. My kiddo got soaked and loved it. Sadly, the playground section looked kind of old and worn. It has a cute castle/medieval theme, but all the play equipment was quite faded. Of more concern was that the playground terrain, which was that composite rubbery stuff, was broken off in quite a few places; more than once my babe brought me small or large pieces. Seems potentially fraught in a few different ways, but it was weird since in all the parks I've been to with that kind of ground cover I haven't seen chunks of it missing throughout the playground. There's lots of parking at/around this park, because it shares space with a middle school and park district headquarters. The playground itself isn't the attraction for me--though if we are already in Glenview, I might stop--but I would absolutely return for a beautiful picnic in the garden, and that's what really makes it shine.

Heads up if your kids like swings: there are none at this park. But there's a cool splash pad, a…read morehedge maze, a play structure, and a huge sand pit area.

We're in EGV near many parks and playgrounds, including the popular Fountain Square Park. But…read moreNewberry Park is one of my kids' favorites. Newberry Park is the perfect size for them. They're ages 3 and 5 and can get a little overwhelmed on the bigger playgrounds in our area. The park has two playgrounds. One for ages 5 and up, and the other for ages 2-5. Each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges, and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope. The swings also have a separate area in the park. There are benches along the perimeter of the playground and no matter where you sit, the kids are in clear view. They also have a picnic table. The park is well-maintained and clean. What's also nice about this park is they have a forest preserve-type area behind the playground and a grassy trail where you can walk and bird-watch. They have a sign posted with the different kinds of birds you might spot. We came here several times over the summer and just yesterday when the weather was mid-60s. The slides can get hot under the sun, but it's shaded enough that you can come even on those hot summer days. It's great to visit in the Fall and Spring as well.

This is a very tiny park that is really designed for the local homes and not the general public. We…read moredidn't know this of course when we planned our family picnic there. The place has no washroom facilities or water. There is only one picnic table. There are a few play things for kids but that is it. So unless you live in this subdivision I would not go to this park.

Gorgeous, spacious park!…read more Picnic benches galore Lovely benches Trees of all sorts New art installation- feels like you're under water! This park is always full with families and people walking dogs! I've only ever seen one questionable person smoking a cigarette scrolling her phone on a park bench. And by questionable, I mean completely unaware of the beauty of Wilder Park! The new art installation is very cool to stand under or heck even lay on the ground like I did!

Beautiful park with festival this weekend. The umbrellas are…read moreso vibrant and very cool. It didn't rain today so we couldn't see them in action. Great exhibit. The ones downtown made more sense.

Used to go here when i was younger like 5-6 and I remeber I liked to go to this park and play with…read moreother kids and my friends. Lots of places that are fun to play at this park but sometimes it go a little repetitive and kind if dirty but other than that I liked this park.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go!…read more Here is what we found: - playground is far from parking lot - wood chip surface - wheelchair accessible water fountain and restroom - 3 play panels (accessible from seated position)

This review is way past due. The park is so nice and has a walking path, tennis courts,…read moreplayground, pavillion and pond. The path is approximately 0.7 miles. The views are beautiful , as well as the landscaping.

Nice park！！！Beautiful view, clean water ,good for picnic and play to do anyting！！！Kids, also adult…read morewill be fun！

This is a lovely playground - brand new, artistic design, fun obstacle course, padded flooring!…read moreOnly major downside is hearing the traffic nearby on Route 83.

Our kids love this park! There's equipment designed for certain age groups which is really great…read morefor my little 2 year old.

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!

Staff need to learn how to speak to kids because yelling at my 8 and 10 year old is beyond…read moreUNACCEPTABLE. Making no effort to explain things to them or to find a parent. Then to walk away from me when I ask for a reason as to why they yelled at my kids is immature. Do better, Elk Grove.

My experience with EGV park district is nothing but fabulous! Im in the water therapy classes 3-4…read moretimes a week. Instructors are all excellent, encouraging but never pushy. Chair yoga , thai chi keep me flexible & focused.