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    Paulus Park

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Susan S.

    Lovely park beautiful old trees. Near a lake. We went for lake Zurich food fest. Like to go back and picnic there.

    Diana P.

    Cute little place to go in the summer and have a little beach vibe. There's multiple places you can lay a blanket and relax.

    Craig B.

    Paulus Park is the public park providing access to Lake Zurich, one of the main lakes in the area, and The lake in Lake Zurich village. I hadn't spent much time in the area so I didn't know what to expect but I thought it would be a little bigger. In order to get in a full paddleboard workout on the lake, you would have to go around it a few times because it was so small. Even so, there were water-skiers on the lake at the time of our visit, the steering wheel of the boat in constant turn because if you went straight for too long, you'd hit shore. Aside from the park, the lake is surrounded by homes and bordered on all sides by busy roads, eliminating any potential for a peaceful day by the lake unless you arrived in the early morning. One positive aspect of the lake is that, while not clear, it is clean enough for swimming. I did not swim the day of our visit, but there were a lot of kids in the water. The water was markedly cleaner than the water further north in the chain o lakes, where, during our paddleboard ride earlier in the day, it felt like falling in would lead to instant sickness. I appreciated the farmer's market that was set up in the parking lot mid-week. The park is less of an escape to nature and more of an event space for farmer's markets and I imagine music or beer festivals. If the lake and trees are the main purpose for you being there, then you might be disappointed. However, if the lake was the backdrop to a social event or festival, I can see how it would be additive.

    Nicki S.

    My first visit here and I'm instantly hooked! What a perfect place to bring kids during the summer. We aren't residents, had to pay nonresident pricing to use the splash pad and beach for the whole day. No complaints. Totally worth the money I spent. The beach itself is very tiny but quaint. It's easy to spot your kids and there are more than enough lifeguards. It was also super clean and I felt a very relaxed vibe from everyone there. I imagine it might get crowded on weekends though. I visited during the day on a Friday and it was just fine. The splash pad is also a nice feature -- especially to use on your way out from the beach. My kids were able to clean up and scrub sand away while having fun. They have a rather large play area and park as well! We will be visiting again very soon. Totally worth a trip for fun in the sun this summer!

    Mike P.

    I love that This park has everything. A nice playground, a beach and a spray park. The bathrooms are nice as they remodeled them last summer

    Cintia P.

    Great place for families! Lots to do, from beach, splash pad, great playground, trails or just sit and look at the lake

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    Great splash pad and it's free! Parking available as well. Clean, easy. Perfect to stop by on a hot day with kiddos.

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