Small but a ton of fun! Wasn't a lot of people just me and 4 others so I got in plenty of skating!…read moreA nice peaceful evening ripping it up

We have kids who ride scooters and skateboards. One of our kiddos is a fairly advanced scooter…read morerider who rides every day. We spend quite a bit of time driving our kiddos back and forth to various skate parks in the area. My son had been begging us to take him to the new Vernon Hills Skate Park, so we headed out on a beautiful sunny day. Getting to the park was a little tricky. For some reason we missed the turn. Aspen Drive is a little hidden if you don't look out for it. When in doubt, just turn around in the Vernon Hills Police Department parking lot ;-) The skate park is new and on the smaller side. For our kids, this was a little more on the beginner level. I don't recommend it for advanced riders. The rails and ledges are limited and it's pretty flat. But, it's so nice and new. The park district did a fantastic job. I have no doubt it will get used quite a bit. It's a great place to gather with friends! Take note: There is only a little shade with a couple of covered areas Tons of parking, and there is a Walgreens nearby for those wanting a snack. The nearby Sullivan Center is actually really nice. It was closed the day they went due to Covid19. Highly recommend for those starting out. Open dawn to dusk.

OMG a hidden and deserted gem hidden on the other side of the creek running through RM…read more Empty and setup for disc or Frisbee "golf" and the perfect football wildlife field to let my little fur nephew run free... So much so that the impossible happened... he ran out of Zoomies to give.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go! Here…read moreis what we found: - 2 handicap accessible parking spaces - No handicap accessible restrooms - Terrain is wood chips - Big field with sidewalks leading to skate park & tennis courts - No ramps to get into park - 2 accessible picnic tables Nice park!

Ramps are in great condition, very smooth ride! Not a lot of people either so we got in plenty of…read moreskating! Has some beginner boxes, rails and ramps and a lot of advanced/bigger stuff too, so definitely fun for all levels of skateboarding! The 7' half pipe is also in great condition Would absolutely recommend this park!

Who knew this place even existed? My scooter kids recently went to, what they referred to as, the…read moreAbt skatepark and loved it. Okay, when did Abt add a skate park to their compound? This I had to see for myself. So, the other day I offered to take my kiddos there, and it's not at Abt, but rather hidden in the large Glenview Park District Community Park West right behind Abt. Kids refer to it as the Abt skatepark, because I believe it was sponsored by Abt at one point in time (I mean of course!). The park is a ramp-centric 15,000-square-foot facility designed for beginner and advanced level skaters. It has a bunch of smaller beginning ramps, quarter and half pipes, and a grind box/ledge and rail. There are no bowls. Note: It says no scooters allowed, but there were both scooter riders and skateboarders. The park is off the beaten path. It has benches for taking breaks, and there is also a covered area for those who want to enjoy some shade. On the day we went it was super duper hot, so we were there for only 30 minutes. Plenty of onsite parking.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go! Here…read moreis what we found: - 5 handicap accessible parking spaces - Handicap accessible restrooms & swing - Terrain is wood chips - ramp into wood chips Nice park!

Quality playground, very satisfying for our little connoisseur. Convenient to Spunky Dunkers, for…read moreyour tots (and you?) to burn off some sugar if necessary. I appreciated the tic tac toe game (aka noughts and crosses for all of our British ex-pats in the audience), but a week later my daughter is still talking about the "giant mouth" tunnel. Didn't snap a pic because it was "too scary" (not really though).

Parks like Busch Grove make me proud to be from Buffalo Grove…read more First, the park serves largely as a nature preserve. Trees, grasses, streams, and a pond are home to ducks, beavers, muskrats, and a colorful assortment of wildflowers. An asphalt trail circles through the preserve and on any sunny day you see families biking and rollerblading. To the side of the trail are signs highlighting various plants and animals you may see on your walk. On the east end, near Buffalo Grove Road, there is a skate park and roller/ice hockey rink. The hockey rink is busy year round and the skate park is very popular as soon as it warms up. Finally, the park is easily accessible from Willow Stream Park via the overpass over McHenry Road. Kids can safely get from the pool at Willow Stream to the skate park in Busch Grove.

Great park! It was our first time there and the kids had a blast. There's so much to do, lots of…read moreclimbing, musical instruments to play with, and overall a really great playground!! There's even a skate park right up ahead for older kids. We spent a long time there and the kids never got bored. Definitely a fun spot and one we'll be coming back to!

Prior to the Covid shut down, Jewett Park was in the midst of a significant overhaul. All projects…read morecame to a halt, but they've since finished the new skate park. It's new and smooth! For a little background information, this skate park is one of few poured concrete skate facilities in the state that are open to the public. The Vernon Hills skatepark is another one I've been to. This park is 11,000SF with one bowl, a vert quarter pipe, ledges, and rails. There's a hangout area that *had* benches, but the benches were most likely taken away to help avoid gathering and encourage social distancing. There are currently no benches or designated places to sit. There is no shade, so wear your sunscreen! In case you didn't already know from my other skate park reviews, I'm a mom of two boys who take their scooter riding very seriously. I've been to my fair share of skate parks, and Jewett has now been added to our rotation. However, the boys don't go here as much as I had hoped, because it gets pretty crowded.

I live in the a nearby town and had never realized it was here!…read more A coworker suggested the Jack O'Lanterns of the World event they had, and we decided to make a date night of it. We went on Sunday, and were really surprised by all the trails and the lake access - I'd thought it was just a skate park based off shopping across the street my whole life. My partner and I really enjoyed the event, and are excited to go back and explore the options for fun daytime activities. Going off another review, Lake Zurich is definitely not a rural/hidden lake, it's smack dab in the middle of suburbia and exactly what we expected.

The Lantern Festival was located here. Such a great experience…read more I've not been here other than this experience but the are is large. There are picnic tables and a concessions building. It's located down by the water. Would be a great place for football or volleyball.

Had a fun time with a friend on this course. The employee was friendly and helpful. Prices seem…read morereasonable. The course is attractive and feels woodsy with some shade.

The mini golf area was fun! Went with a group of friends and the course is beautiful and well put…read moretogether, especially the giant waterfall in the middle of it all. It's astonishing how they kept a part of the city history that's the coal mine and turned it into a mini golf course with other activities as well! The workers were chill and we would come again.

A must visit for wonderful bird watching. Bring binoculars! Parking lot off of northwest highway &…read morehillside ave to see the heron rookery and the Dundee entrance for osprey nest & grass walking trails.

I came here to see the osprey…read more Baker's Lake is west of Route 14. There is an entrance on the north off of Hillside and an entrance on the south off of Dundee. I used the entrance on the south as this is where to post is located with the osprey. This area is literally a road with a few parking spots at the end of it. There are no identifiable paths or walkways. There is a break in the tall grass on the east side of where you can park. This rounds around the right and brings you back directly to where the perch is located. The osprey was there when I visited but he didn't do much. Not sure if it was because it was drizzling, he was tired, or he didn't like my presence. Either way it was still pretty cool. The north end probably has a better view of the lake and the "bird island" that this lake holds. It is a truly phenomenal sight. If you like birds, Baker's lake is home to thousands of water friendly birds.

Awesome place to go skateboarding in either summer or winter. Always able to have funread more

My recent visit to Audubon Skate Park was marred by an unsettling encounter with an individual…read morenamed Jake. While I strive to provide objective feedback, I cannot overlook the discomfort and unease his presence brought to the park. From the moment I arrived, Jake's behavior raised serious concerns about the safety and overall atmosphere of the skate park. His interactions with the young boys at the park were inappropriate and crossed boundaries of respect and decency. He seemed to prey on one young unsuspecting Asian scooter boy by questioning to integrity of his 'rizz'. After several attempts of plundering said rizz the boy gave in and hit the gritty. Jake then exclaimed, and I quote, "damn that jun bouncing". He made unwelcome comments that made many uncomfortable, tarnishing what should have been a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. He was overly innapropriate and seemed to be trying to seduce every boy he met. He kept telling them to 'hit the gritty' and he kept saying he wanted to 'plunder their rizz'. I found his behavior to be creepy and inappropriate. I stayed away from him as much as possible and I would definitely not recommend him to anyone. It is disheartening to witness someone like Jake using a community space to engage in inappropriate behavior and make others feel uneasy. Skating should be an activity that brings people together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support. Unfortunately, Jake's presence detracted from that sense of unity, creating an uncomfortable environment for both the boys he targeted and other visitors. After countless 'no's' after being asked to 'hit the gritty' his seductive aura gave way to my rizz and I hit the fattest fucking gritty after which Jake said, "I know that shit grip, like its grippy and shit..."