Roosevelt Park is a quite nice park tucked away in a residential section of Glenview. Its best…read morefeature for us, currently anyway, is it has a big open and well manicured field that can accommodate 4 full youth softball fields. The park is surrounded by residential streets and except for a small parking lot near the swimming pool, it's all otherwise street parking for visitors, so it can get crowded if you're not a slight bit early for an event. They do also have a swimming pool as mentioned, 3 tennis courts, and a field house. Great asset for Glenview families and activities!

There's nothing not to like about this park! Truly amazing place for gathering, tennis play or some…read morechill out. Very clean and calm. Always kept nice and tidy. There is some basketball court, tennis or huge pool. It is up to you and your daily mood. Playground for kids is also amazing with very interesting jungle gym addition:) Anyway you will enjoy if you are nature lover like me

This is an excellent park to play or just lay in the grass!…read moreThere are two big kid swings and two toddler/ baby swings. There's a play structure with slides and a bridge. This park also has a big grassy field for soccer and or sun bathing. We go there almost every day. I only gave it 4 stars because there's not enough shade by the swings and the street traffic can be a bit loud.

This park is kinda underwhelming considering the beautiful park across the street with the…read morefountain. Cornelia Lunt appears overgrown...at least the grass does. Plus it seemed rutty and full of divots. Out of all the parks I passed through on walks through Evanston, this one was the least well tended.

Fantastic playground for all ages. Nicely spread out too so that kids can run around without…read moreknocking into each other. Equipment suitable for little kids, big kids and everyone in between. We especially had fun making music but I can see how that might get loud and a little more difficult if the park is crowded. We were fortunate enough to have the playground to ourselves but my sense is that is not usually the case. The park also has a nice pavilion with picnic tables, athletic fields, basketball courts and bathrooms.

Visited as part our our summer park tour. Has a small hot wheels track and a variety of other…read moreoptions for varying ages.

A few days ago, I took a brief walk in the Village Green Park, the path was nicely shaded with…read morebeautiful weather, it was absolutely pleasant to see little kids playing in the large and well-equipped playground on such a nice late-summer day. The park is right in the heart of downtown Northbrook, with an award-winning baseball diamond, seasonal soccer field, picnic areas, playground, paths, an old-fashioned gazebo and lush greenery.  The park is surrounded by a variety of eateries and restaurants, making it very convenient to dine in or get takeout to enjoy at one of the picnic tables. The Village Green Park holds an important place in my heart, as our daughter used to play here every day when we lived within walking distance. My husband used to bring her here to play every evening while I was cooking dinner. When she was a bit older, they would ride their bikes or rollerblade to the park, get ice cream at Baskin-Robbins, and then come home. It is a special park that was part of her growing up. Northbrook Days used to be held in Village Green, until the village decided that it was too damaging to the grassy area.  Fortunately, Art in the Park of Northbrook still happens here annually, making it our favorite activity to come to browse at the art and look at the dogs. Thank you, Northbrook Park District, for taking such good care of all 23 parks. We are happy to see our tax dollars being put to good use and to have such wonderful parks for our community to enjoy.

We happened upon the North Shore Artisan Market at this park. They had an eclectic collection of…read morevendors -- vintage clothing and accessories, foodstuffs, jewelry, art, plants, pet products, health and beauty items. It was a really nice assortment, the booths lined the paths, there were four or five long aisles. This is the only weekend for this location -- other markets in Chicago, Oakbrook and Naperville.

Did you know Highland Park is well know for all it's beautiful parks in and around the entire city?…read moreTiny community parks in neighborhoods, big parks with covered areas near the downtown and patchy grass walks hidden around town. Don't let the website link fool you into thinking this park is still under construction, because I'm pretty sure it's complete... and it's fabulous! We used to come here when the kids were smaller. The play structures were pretty scrappy. I remember the sand was dirty and loaded with hornet looking flying thingies, it used to be super buggy, but the plus side was always the spinning climbing toys. There are still have cool kid spinning structures, but they got a facelift, and we're so excited because we can officially still call this park *the spinning park*. Pluses: - Brand spanking new climbing structures - Different areas for different ages - A running track around the park - A ginormous field for outdoor field sports - It's usually pretty quiet and unpretentious here - It's a nice neighborhood park at the end of a street Minuses: - Not a lot of covered picnic areas, unless I just didn't see them - Nothing else I can think of - Street parking only near the play area What a lovely place to bring the kiddos.

This is a really nice park, that's at the South end of the Sherwood Forest subdivision. It's not…read morethe fanciest park in Highland Park, but it still has its charm and a good number of amenities. Their crushed-limestone path is a great trail for running. It's very even, stays firm even after a rain, and is easy on the joints. There are water fountains along the trail, and at the playgrounds. There are two playgrounds, one suited for younger children, and the other suited for older kids. Between them are a number of benches and tables to park strollers, eat, or hang out. The shelter isn't fancy, but the bathrooms are clean and they have an overhang to protect you from the rain. The baseball diamond is pretty plain, but is fine for a quick pickup game. The two full basketball courts are in good condition, as are the backboards and rims (though they take the nets off during the winter). There appear to be no parking at the north entrance, so you'll have to park along the south end and walk to the park area. The only lights are at the shelter, so you'd best head out before dusk. Early in the spring, sometimes the park district forgets to tend to the grounds as often, and it can become overrun with dandelions and tall grass, but they often get to it after a few days. Mooney park is probably my favorite park in the Sherwood Forest area (with Cloverdale Park a close second).

I remember taking all kinds of after school / summer arts, crafts, and sports activities here as a…read morekid, decades ago. Having seen inside the building, it hasn't changed a whole lot. Having been converted from a school that was built in the late 1950s,heavily renovated in the late 1970s, and only minor renovations in the 80's to present day; the building still appears in excellent condition. They host a number of Park District activities mostly for children, and some adult activities, as well as a number of all-ages events in the adjacent park. They also rent out rooms for community activities and private events, though the Highland Park Park District website. In the winter, the building is toasty warm though a teensy bit drafty near some of the windows (specifically those facing the park - maybe they're older?). In the summer, it seems like the place can get a little warm, as the AC seems to struggle a little. Still, the building is relatively comfortable for its age, and all the facilities are well maintained. The adjacent park - West Ridge Park - is very nice. There is a 0.4 mile (0.64 km) asphalt track that circles the park, with additional paths leading towards Red Oak Elementary School and surrounding city sidewalks. The parking lot is in great shape, has plenty of spots, and drains nicely. Accessible parking is near the West Ridge building. The playfields are pretty nice, though seem to flood a little bit during the rainy season. During the peak of the youth baseball, softball, and soccer season the field seems to stay dry enough. In early spring and fall, it can get a little muddy. The track also can get flooded in some spots, so walk carefully after a heavy rain. In the summer, you probably should wear a good mosquito repellent - West Ridge Park seems to have more mosquitos than other parks in the area (Woodbridge Park on Barberry Rd. or Devonshire Park at Devonshire Ct. and Winthrop Rd.), but not as bad as Larry Fink. During several weeks out of the year, Canadian geese like to chill here. I wouldn't recommend saying 'hello,' they can be a little aggressive. I frequently see whitetail deer roaming around as well. There's a playground that has equipment for 3 ~ 12 years of age, with benches around it so parents can comfortable supervise. The play area is pretty far from the parking lot, which is nice for some peace of mind, but - because there's only a little bit of cover - means you should keep an eye on the sky for rain. There are two or three water fountains around the park, a pet bag dispenser, and numerous garbage & recycling cans. There are a few porta-potties, and the park district will add more whenever there are events like movie night at the park. Aside from a few lights in the parking area, and alongside the building, the park isn't lit - best to head out before dusk. West Ridge Center offers a lot to residents of Highland Park, especially grade school to high school age kids. If you live in the area, I suggest checking out all the programs and activities they offer. Even you don't participate, the park is a nice feature for anyone needing a little time outdoors.

This is a review of the West Ridge walking/running path. During this mandatory stay-at-home order,…read moreit's still essential and okay to take a walk and get some fresh air. My hubby has been doing a great job of pushing us out the door to get a two mile walk in as often as possible. Yesterday we were about 30+ minutes away from a rain shower, so I suggested taking a walk closer to home. The truth is, the path is nothing fancy, the cement is a little bit cracked in a couple of areas, but it sure does the trick. This path is .4 miles all the way around, and it's small enough that you can keep your eye on the starting post for when you need to count your laps. There is onsite parking. It never seems crowded. It's flat and a little monotonous, but it gets the job done! Great little neighborhood walking path.

This park is not bad, with swings, rope climbing, slides, and so on. It's a wood chip terrain. In…read moreaddition to the playground, there's a baseball field where a game was happening whilst we were here. I liked that they had a section that was more toddler-focused, which is great for my kiddo so she doesn't get too ambitious for her age right now. It's right next door to Franklin Elementary, so there's another playground that might be accessible if you come here as well. What might make this park better in my estimation is if the playground were fenced in. It's can be easy for a little kid to take off like a shot! For that reason, it's not my top park in the area, but I'd return to it if our friends wanted to visit. But there's lots of street parking.

Cute neighborhood park ... stopped between work to relax and regroup. Love the gigantic treesread more