This is my kids' favorite park, 10/10! The main attraction is a huge rocket ship that they can…read moreclimb in all sorts of different ways, and it has great slides too. There's also a separate play area for younger kids, which is perfect if you have little ones. One of the coolest features is a spinning swing where you sit on a rope and hold on while it takes you around in a circle. It's so much fun! We could spend hours here and the kids never want to leave!!

This is a super cool playground in Highland Park. My children had a blast running around the three…read moreseparate playgrounds. I even took a nice long walk around the park. I also saw a dedicated area for skateboarding. The restrooms were clean.

great rec center ,has everything you need at a great price for residents…read more Nice staff, its clean and the work out floor is being totally updated

Love this local rec center for Highland Park! Great small local place for sauna and swim.read more

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.

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.

I've been coaching youth basketball for over a decade, and Canlan Sports is another facility that…read morehas basketball, soccer, and volleyball courts, as well as batting cages for baseball. Overall the facility is pretty nice. The courts are color coded and it seems to be run pretty well. The highlight of the place is their concession stand. The widest variety of food and drink selections (at a decent price) I've ever seen.

They have multiple leagues happening nowhere near enough parking, they have a sign if you park next…read moredoor you will get towed. Again, no seating or enough seating to accommodate the crowd. Bathrooms dirty. I understand there are few venues that has the capacity that this place has, but not worth having to pay entry fee, possibly getting a car towed, no seating especially those who might be disabled but not in a walker or wheelchair. So disappointed. What can I do my son's team plays every week.

I recently attended this park for a pickleball event but I am here to express my appreciation for…read morethis beautiful public park. Several years ago I took tennis lessons here. I also took taekwondo lessons (outside) here and I used to drop a family member at the ice arena for ice skating lessons. In winter, the sledding hill is a fun way to enjoy some outdoor activity. The children's play area looks well maintained. The accessible all gender restrooms are clean and in order. This is a beautiful park to watch sports, participate in sports, or enjoy the great outdoors.

This park has really blossomed over the years with a lot of activities. We only explored the…read moreplaygrounds on this visit, which were really nicely spread out. The playgrounds were fenced in and had soft cushioned surfaces. There was plenty of seating nearby too. By the playgrounds were tennis courts, pickleball courts and a basketball court. The park is just missing permanent bathrooms and a refillable water bottle station. The rest of the park has a frisbee golf course, ball fields, soccer fields, ice skating rink, sledding hill and plenty of parking.

Cloverdale Park was renamed in late 2023 to Fontana-Pasquesi Park, but remains one of the nicest…read moreparks in the neighborhood. It features two well-maintained fenced-in tennis courts that are open to the public, nice rolling fields to play in, and a playground with lots of equipment for all-ages. The park has excellent drainage, and almost never gets muddy or buggy. There are no lights, except for those from the neighboring houses, so be sure to arrive well before dusk. There also isn't any dedicated parking for the park, and the parallel street parking along Cloverdale is a bit limited (probably 6 cars can fit). If it had a small parking lot on Eastwood, or if they widened Cloverdale to accommodate easier parking, this would be my favorite park in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Still, it's in my top 3, thanks to the quality amenities and fantastic upkeep by the Highland Park Park District crew.

Great place for kids ages 2-8. Two playgrounds...one for toddlers one for older kids....separated…read moreby swings and a sandpit. Lots of room to run in the grass with your doggies. Dead End street. Tennis court and basketball court.

Love Working out here in the a.m. when in the North Chicago Suburbs traveling for business!read more

Clean with adequate facilities. Staff is friendly and focused on keeping everyone safe as possible…read moredue Covid19. My new gym!

Wonderfully updated and accessible playground with plenty of shade and places to sit. Several swing…read moreoptions, plenty of slides and lots of unique park features to keep kids of all ages properly entertained. Fair warning, lot parking is limited, so you may need to park on the street. We will definitely be putting this one into our favorite playground rotation!

Awesome park, soft rubber play surface. Accessible swing, baby swing, lots of fun equipment for all…read moreages.

I love the Zumba here!…read more With no overhead cost for fancy studio decorations, the Zumba instructors at Highwood Rec Center can do their trade at a reasonable price attracting tons of members. Both Louis and Mercedes kick my butt every time! If you need to get in shape for your wedding come here five times a week; four after work and one early Sunday. The instructors take cash for walk ins but you can also do a punch card. Totally flexible! two thumbs up

So what makes me want to drive 13 miles and about 20 minutes from home on an early Saturday…read moremorning? Answer in one word: Zumba (with Kathy). OK that was 3 words. Words elude me when trying to convey my feelings for keeping the pounds off, finding the natural high that one may get from the endorphins that are produced, and getting the inspiration that is found here. If I told you that Zumba was the magic in all this well then that is sort of true. Yet Zumba here with Kathy is the real winner, and sums it up for me. My reasons for this change in lifestyle are many. I probably mentioned a few above, but being tired from bringing in the groceries, huffing and puffing walking up and down the stairs with laundry, and feeling aches and pains from carrying around my kids are some added reasons for positive change. This place houses the Saturday morning classes that Kathy offers to her Zumba participants. A group of people wanting to salsa, samba, hip hop, shake their bum, and shimmy to heart racing, blood pumping music is what you will find. Walk-ins encouraged and pay as you go $10/session or punch card 5 visits for $40. Feelings of elation and joy are how I feel and I am sure can be found in the other peeps who also come to get their groove on. The Rec Center sits across from the Metra tracks and next door to the Fire Department. Class time: Saturday 8AM Kathy has been introducing her equally talented crew (Mercedes, Aliza, and Rachel) and they are sweeping the Northshore with their Zumba stylings. More deets found on Kathy's website: http://www.zumbawithkathy.com/ I found my answer for the extra travel miles and time to come here. Do you need more reason to come and join? Try it out and I am sure you will not be disappointed.