Such a shame that $400,000 Illinois taxpayer dollars were used to cut down the beautiful old growth…read morehardwood trees and turn them into mulch. The money was supposed to be spent to "improve urban green spaces", but the money was used to destroy beautiful trees worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and turn them into mulch.

Great park with shaded splash pad and multiple jungle gyms. Lots of shaded areas for when the sun…read morereally beats down on Chicagoland. The kids play area / jungle gym is quality and is well used by area children. Recommended!

Nice and quiet neighborhood park in Oak Park. I was on Auntie duty over the weekend. I came here…read morewith my six year old niece. She had lots of fun playing with the other kids. Its a very nice small park for kids to come and enjoy. Nice slides and other amenities to enjoy. It has a nice peaceful feeling.

Good playground with sand pit, tot lot, and a splash pad. The play structure is big enough for…read moreadults to follow little ones around if they need help. The fieldhouse is rentable for big parties or events. Parking on OP ave is risky with small kids. It's very busy and the crosswalk is at the end of the block. Parking on the east side is much calmer.

Mills Park is a lovely park that's fairly close to the business district in the city of Oak Park…read more The park's well landscaped, with a nice winding sidewalk, as well as lots of trees and a cast-iron fence all around it. Tip: This park is quite dog friendly :-) In the North East corner of the park stands the Pleasant Home mansion, which is a National Historic Landmark designed in 1897 by architect George W. Maher for John W. Carson. Both the park and mansion are a delight to experience, and the docent-led mansion tour is very interesting. A number of parks in the area have playgrounds for small children, but Mills Park doesn't have one. For me, that's a plus because it makes this place just a bit more peaceful and relaxing. I enjoying visiting to read a book or just to relax. In the evening, this is a nice place to stroll after dining out on Marion Street :-)

Dr. Reid is amazing !…read more Absolutely love this dentist! Dr. Reid is the sweetest and super knowledgeable! Love the hygienist Andrina also! Very thorough and gentle while she cleans your teeth. Highly recommend

Stevenson Park has been totally updated outdoors and the new toddler to preschool/young…read moreElementary-age climbing structures and play areas are really lovely. My kids are older now, but we used to play here often pre-renovation. They did a beautiful job with the renovation. I come here twice a week to take a Nia dance class through the Park District of Oak Park. The space is perfect for the class. Always clean, well-ventilated, the water fountain works, all of the equipment is in good working order, and the teacher, Andrea, is the best!! Masks are required to come inside, and there is a Park District attendant at the door of the building to ensure that the mask requirement is complied with, which I really appreciate. Stevenson Park is a great place to take a class and a super spot to run around with the kids a bit! There is some free street parking along Lake, but make sure you follow the signs. I think only one side of the road (the south side) is free. I saw someone getting a ticket for parking on the north side of the road yesterday.

This park is very clean, spacious, and offers a lot for children of all ages in regards to…read moreplayground equipment. Just right next to the outdoor playground is a basketball court and a skate park which are kept in great condition. What surprised me most was the concrete ping pong table and the checkers/chess tables as an extra bonus for older visitors. If you're looking to escape from the cold weather the Cubhouse indoor playground offers warmth and a spacious playroom for $5 per child (adults are free).

I give it 5 stars for the decent sized park with great amenities for families with kids. However I…read morewouldn't stay there too long after 7pm but use your own judgement. Adults were seen in the park around 7pm passing around a blunt while sitting on the bench and another adult wore a T-shirt with the "F" word spelled out....all while the kids they came with were playing on the playground. This is not what our neighborhood needs!! Poor little kids!

I have lived right next to this park for 20 years and bring my grandchild there frequently. It's a…read morelovely, safe place for kids.

They fixed the splash pad! It works now. Sometimes it gets clogged but you can call the city and…read morethey will come clean it out

My new favorite summer park! I love the splash pad at this park. It's perfect for toddlers 1-5…read moreyears old. They also have some fun slides and climbing structures for kids under 6. My kids love coming here and they always make friends with the other little kiddos. They do have a sand box that seems more muddy clay than sand but I noticed that the kids love this. Fun break for the kids when they are bored or need cooling off.

I have to say, I really like this park. I don't have kids yet, so I don't need all the playground…read moreequipment to give it a good rating. It's got a baseball diamond, a bit of playground stuff, but the best part is the sled hill! That hill is awesome. You can find a hundred people there on any given snow day with all sorts of sleds. It's a blast just watching so many people at the bottom wipe out or knock other people over. Come on, if you are standing at the bottom of a ginormous sled hill and there's sledders along the entire top of the hill, you are likely going to get hit. Survival of the fittest, people. We take walks here with our dog a lot and he loves running around the wide open space when we are the only ones. It's a nice location, and definitely the place to go when you want an awesome sledding experience!

I originally stumbled upon Veterans Park while on one of my daily morning walks. Being a park lover…read moreI had to take a moment to sit in Veterans Park and enjoy the scenery. My first impression of Veterans Park: Veterans Park is one of those underrated and low foot traffic parks that only a select few know about which is great if you want solitude. Amenities: Both the picnic sitting area and the playground equipment is up-to-date with little to no graffiti (which is a big plus if you are in a major city). If you are a chess/checkers lover there is an area in the park that you can practice your craft. Location: Veterans Park is right across the street from a mini dog park which brings the entertainment factor up a couple notches. The unfortunate part of Veterans Park is that it is in the middle of a random neighborhood which does nothing to increase the foot traffic. Unless you are searching for a local park you may never know Veterans Park is around you. I love the park nonetheless and it's slowly becoming one of my favorite miniature parks to visit.

One of my favorite hidden parks that is overlooked by many locals in the Forest Park area. They…read morehave an adorable playground with a mini bouldering wall and swings! The only other park that would rival this one is the Park District of Forest Park, which is a much larger park that typically has more visitors and families with children. This park is secluded, quiet, and a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. There is a bench and a patio as well.

My son likes to call this park "Piratey Park". It's no…read morewonder. They have a pirate ship in the middle of the playground. They also have a sand lot, tons of fun play structures, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a walking/ running path. I'm a creature of habit and I also loathe too much sun and humidity. I prefer this park because there are many areas of shade and places to picnic. The walking path is also a great and safe place for my son to ride his bike. P.S. One of the few parks whose public washrooms do not send me into gagging fits.

gorgeous park to take the kids too. my sis lives very close…read more always fun to go to, the kids love it. right next to the train station, they love that for sure.

This is a great local park that is always worth the visit when the weather is warm. It is split up…read moreinto 2 sections with an area for younger kids and one with a more advanced set of toys for older kids. It is a wood chip ground with soft rubber landing spots at the bottom of each slide. There are several lengths and types of slides a each park and there are a full set of swings with ones for little kids up to bigger ones. There is a small gazebo in between them and a larger grassy park nearby to play in as well. There is also a tennis and bocce ball court right next to the parks as well with bathrooms and a water fountain. Again an all around great local community park.

I love that this playground has the old school obstacles. It's really nice. It was helpful to see a…read moreYelp review on this playground, I'm a aunt and I take care of my nieces & nephews every now and then and I'm always looking for playgrounds around the area.