Prairie Point Community Park

(1 review)

1.4 mi

Small shop with a big heart and an indoor skatepark along with plenty of other games when resting…read morefrom the ramp sessions. Great staff that is friendly and supportive, no pushy sales tactics. Good selection of boards and other gear and they can easily order what they don't have on hand. They are a not for profit organization that runs a community service for kids to have a place to go. Lessons and camps available too. Glad to put my money toward a good cause, this is my go to local skate shop.

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Roselle Skatepark

4.3

(4 reviews)

25.6 mi

Spacious, I wasn't help up in just one part the park. The stairs, ramps, rails, and built in half…read morepipes kept me pretty busy

I don't skate, and frankly, this isn't technically a place of business. But if I had to guess about…read morea place I'd be able to find a vendor of marijuana, I'd put this at the top of my list for Roselle. You know, not that I partake, but there's a certain skater image based on truth. Of course, the local cops are aware of this image, they patrol frequently, and the station is only one village block away. Oh yeah, here's a PSA. "Hey kids! You like bikes, skate boards, roller blades, and anything else that puts wheels under your feet right? Well, what better way to guarantee physical injury with that kind of equipment than a skate park?! Come on down, and remember not to wear your pads, because pads make you look like a scaredy-cat pussy!"

There are 1/2 / 1/4 pipes another bar box and more goodies to the left of the photo

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Saint Charles Skate Park

4.5

16.2 mi

I felt like a mom dropping my kid off at the skatepark only I was dropping my husband off so he…read morecould go "play". After spending the day driving around the Fox Valley something he didn't really want to do, we stopped for him to play. I think all the 14 year old kids were wondering whether or not he would break a hip or wondering if he really knew how to skate and drop in which he does. It's nice to see more places opening up for kids to go let off some steam. A lot of them are really good and fun to watch. I was the only wife there, but not the only spectator. There were parents rooting their kids on. Nice, newer skate park located off of Kirk Road. Park is located further back with a small road back to the parking lot.

Super fun skate park with food near it great for family to hang out or to come with friendsread more

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Katz Park

28.8 mi

Yes I highly recommend this park it is so clean and so much…read morefun . I come here with my granddaughter we have so much fun. it is very clean and organized. I would bring my Chihuahua here to walk and also for myself to walk and a large park you can have parties here too or just a family pick nick fun fun come here and enjoy nature

My dog loves it here! There is plenty of room to run plus there are always friends for her to play…read morewith!

Baseball court view from drone

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Kelly and I watching my boyfriend skate at the skate park.

Batavia Park District Skate And Bike Park

4.0

(1 review)

12.1 mi

This is a great local park for skateboarding and BMX bikes. They have two different parks side by…read moreside for each! The skate park is in much better shape than the BMX course. I would love to see it repaired but it been this way for a while. They are both useable tho! Lots of parking and right next to downtown. They also have restrooms a few feet away (tho they have been closed recently) The skate park is made with rubberized ramps and the BMX course is all cement. Good times!

Bike park section

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Sullivan Community Center

4.7

(3 reviews)

43.6 mi

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.

Only a small area for relief from the sun.

Skate park

Nice new and fresh!

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Villa Park Skate Park

4.0

24.0 mi

Pretty nice skate park. Very smooth. Lots of unique terrain for all types of tricks. Better than…read morethe wood parks around.

Smooth concrete, interesting park. Next to a community center so if you're there the right hours…read moreyou can use the bathroom which is a plus for me. Expect a lot of kids on scooters and bikes from around the neighborhood.

Very smooth! Drinking fountain right nearby too. Nice park

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Community Park West Skatepark

37.1 mi

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.

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Fargo Skateboarding

(9 reviews)

27.4 mi

I attended an event here and it was awesome. The space was awesome and unique, and it was a space I…read morehadn't been aware of when I was local but was awesome. The staff working the event was incredibly kind and helpful. While I'm not a skate person, the people I was with are and complimented the selection. The park itself was also pretty cool.

I'm from California and when I stepped foot into the Fargo skate shop , instantly felt the good…read morevibes , everybody there is respectful and nice, they even have a skatepark in the back They make me feel like I'm home , they also have a variety of merch you can't miss out!

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North Adams Park

(1 review)

1.2 mi

They have " dunk a cop get a donut free here lol. Too funny! Too cute. Like who wouldn't want to…read moredunk a cop. :-) . It's all for a great cause to raise money. Also very cool. They also have a petting zoo. That's pretty cool at any age. They also have concerts, rides, and different shows. Sorry I couldn't tell you much about the food booths. They were there but I wasn't hungry and to busy having fun. I do know that the food booths were other business around the different areas. Have fun.

Entrance

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Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

12.1 mi

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Phillips Park Zoo

4.3

(103 reviews)

5.2 mi

Good place to explore with children in Aurora. It turns out to be a bigger place than it looks…read more Phillips Park Zoo is the highlight of this big public park and one of the best things about the city as well. Best thing is there's no admission price. This makes it even more worth it for looking around once, and you can come back as often as you want if planning to come more times. Even though it's kind of small, it feels there's a lot inside and you can be here awhile. It's got an interesting history. The beginnings of the zoo started when it was established in 1915, and a birdhouse was built the next year. Over the following few years the animal collection grew. There were birds, black bears, buffalo, deer, elk, foxes, monkeys, and wolves. In 1933 the birdhouse was destroyed in a hailstorm, and the following year the Brookfield Zoo opened. They chose to refocus on native animals after this. A few years after this, mastodon bones and tusks were found in the park. These were put on display in the zoo. In 1950 a barn was built. The following years included the addition of a water wheel. Farm animals such as goats, as well as birds like swans have their exhibits around these. The more recent additions include cougars, as well as improvements to exhibits for reptiles and wolves. Also the zoo has a few resources for education. The ZooCiety has various activities and programs. Have to say it's a good zoo for the city. It's located in the middle of the park. This is particularly a good one for young children, but it's open for everyone, so it's also okay for adults or whoever.

If you're visiting Aurora when it's nicer weather, this is worth checking out. It's been a min…read moresince I was last here but I wanted to share some pictures and add another positive review. Admission is free. Parking is free and has more than adequate space available. The zoo is closed on Wednesdays. During the summer months, the hours are extended until 5 pm. Fall-Spring, the zoo is closed at 4 pm. Besides the zoo, they have a visitor center, sunken garden, veterans waterfall, etc. Inside the visitor center, they have mastodon bones along with information to read. They also have bathrooms that are clean and well kept.

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Wolf's Crossing Community Park

(9 reviews)

6.2 mi

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…read more Raising children is hard, but Wolf's Crossing Community Park makes life a bit easier. Located on the Naperville / Oswego border where 95th St dead-ends into Wolf's Crossing Rd, this public park incorporates 33 acres of carefully planned and meticulously maintained space. It's the perfect answer when asked by your kid for the umpteenth time "wHaT aRe wE dOoOiNg ToDaY?" This complex features a playground, splash pad, covered pavilion, basketball courts, sand volleyball, tennis/pickleball courts, a lookout point with sledding hill and a ninja warrior obstacle course. It connects to various biking trails and there's onsite public bathrooms with plenty of parking. The ~100ft zipline is a standout feature and draws a considerable line on busier days. Watching kids nearly get yeeted off into the bushes makes for great theater! I assume the weight limit is 200lbs so next time I'ma have a go at it (get outta my way, kids!) The only thing missing is concessions, as the lone pop machine near the restrooms didn't appear to work. I think there's enough people here on a routine basis to warrant building a snack shop! I'd love to serve nachos and root beer to hungry peeps, as long as I got paid $25/hr. * TL;DR * This idyllic, multi-faceted rec area is fully deserving of its perfect rating. Wolf's Crossing Community Park was built with young children and special accommodations in mind, easily accessible to all ages & abilities. The fam spent several hours here (granted, most of them were confined to the splash pad) and we barely scratched the surface. I can't wait to beast through that legit obstacle course some day when I remember to wear close-toed shoes. Ain't no way my clumsy ass is making it through there in flip flops. WCCP has tons of what we in the gaming realm refer to as "replayability", essentially, is there enough stuff to do on repeat visits? You bet there is! See for yourself, check them out before summer's gone!

Wolf's Crossing playground and splash pad are a big hit with the kiddos in the summer months. It is…read moreusually pretty crowded because it is such a fun place. But it's free fun and kids always make new friends to play with. Highly recommended for those days you can't think of anything to do with the kids, and screens are becoming a problem.

Play ground

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Grande Reserve Acquatic Center

3.7

(3 reviews)

3.3 mi

We've been to the pool over a half dozen times since just moving in the end of last month. The…read morepools seem to be well maintained, as when we saw that they needed skimming, the guards got right to it! The stair rail needs some reinforcement and there is a leak in the women's bathroom that seems to have someone checking into. As for the Lifeguards, they do a good job which was evident on Friday night when their job was put to the test and a child's life was saved shortly after we left for the evening. For those who say, Guards are a waste of money, I for one as a parent, grandparent and former swim team member appreciate their service. We can't always have our eyes everywhere when it comes to our kids, of any age! There are still adults out there that don't know how to swim and some of then have children. It only takes a tablespoon of water to drown, a wrong move in a game of catch or whatever to lose your balance and be the victim. Lifeguards are money well spent!

I had horible experience with the staff not good customer service and don't treat customers nice…read moreeven the manager Ron is so mean to customer's.They don't treat customers with respect , but we pay so much to be treated mean all they offer at the club house is the pools and no access to the inside of the club house which is unfair to the community I think they need more improvements such as Fitness center and no lifeguards we should be allowed to swim with no supervision and no limits.