Do you like beautiful, uncrowded beaches? Listening to live music by the water? Cocktails on a…read moresummer evening? Then North Beach Oasis is where you should be this summer. Located on the Lake Michigan coastline just south of the Racine Zoo, the Oasis is, as its name implies, a sandy sanctuary from the real world. Some days I visit with a big bucket of sand toys for the kids in tow, other times- like this afternoon- I stop by solo for a quick break from the daily grind. Paul Curtin and his friendly staff operate a gem of a business. Refreshments are plentiful- both for adults and children- and the price can't be beat. Have a burger while listening to great bands (check the website for the daily lineup) or split a pitcher (or three) of beer with friends. Also consider this place for parties- my son just had his 6th here last week and it went off without a hitch. Simply put, this is one of the best things about Racine. You'll find me here all summer!

I wish I lived on this beach. Drinks, food, a live band, and Lake Michigan just blend together…read morelike a perfect gumbo or cornbread stuffing or some other indescribable goodness! It's not crowded but there are enough people to make it feel like a fun time. Carve out your own area for your friends and family or simply blend in. Either way, you'll be glad you spent a day at this beautiful, relaxing beach. Con: Those bathrooms are gross. I walked up without shoes. HUGE mistake!!!

Beautiful park that has a path that leads straight out to Lake Michigan. This trail made it feel…read morelike I was back home in Colorado and gives someone who's homesick a little sense of peace and comfort. Highly recommend in fall! PSA: Be aware of ticks!!

I absolutely love this park. Ive been coming here since i was a little girl and it hasn't lost its…read morecharm quite yet although slowly falling apart. I frequent this park often and it does seem like they are trying to keep up with damaged walkways and fallen trees as best as possible. This trail connects over to grant park as well as the neighboring golf course. Many picnic areas, walking trails, views, and two points of beach access. The stairs here are VERY steep, and the pathways are generally NOT smooth. If these are concerns for you be weary! Bathrooms are as clean as you can expect at a park, trash cans are never left filthy, and parks people as well as park enjoyers all do a pretty good job of picking up any litter or trash left behind. Passer by'ers are typically friendly, and can even offer tidbits of information about the native plant life growing around you! If you care to say hello. In the summers on the weekends this place gets pretty crazy, and becomes a park i no longer enjoy. Visitors from nearby locations blast loud music, graffiti trees, leave mounds of garbage, and totally wreck the place. Photographers and photoshoots engulf the area, making it impossible to actually just relax enjoy the park. But thats not the parks fault! It really is beautiful! Summer visitors do show a lack of respect for the wildlife, however. If you are a large group, summer enjoyer. There are different events that take place here such as the annual beer garden. Theres a pavilion available for reservations for parties and events. Fall time is also awesome here. Whether you prefer a short scenic drive to admire the trees, or prefer to be more immersed, this place has color!! Hands down one of my favorite places to spend me time. On the right day, in the right season that is.

Our first visit. Staff are very acknowledgeable, but we waited to have our order for at least 15…read moremins. Server was distracted. Food is good but price is high of how much amount they serve. I wanted to have half bacon & sausage, server says they don't do it. I was hesitant to leave, then the fire alarm went off. It was very loud. Apparently the chef burnt something in the kitchen. Place is clean & it looks like it just got remodeled. Beautiful water view. Am I coming back maybe. But if I have to wait that long to order my food. NO THANK YOU!

They have an amazing brisket sandwich that you can get on gluten-free sourdough bread. The…read moresourdough bread is the best gluten free bread I have ever had. I have had gluten free bread that tastes almost like regular bread, but it is never as moist as regular bread. Their sourdough tastes every bit as good as regular sourdough. They even sell the individual loaves. The service has been excellent every time I have been there. The sourdough bread and the brisket will keep me coming back.

Swing Time is one of those spots that keeps me coming back. They have a very fair driving range…read morewith a great deal where you get a free bucket after 10 visits, plus batting cages with a variety of speeds and a fun mini putt setup. It is a great place for all ages whether you are working on your game or just hanging out. What really makes this place stand out is the staff. Every visit feels welcoming and they make the experience memorable. Special shoutout to McKenzie. She is the best. Always friendly and brings great energy every time I am there.

I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time since I saw it featured on Twin Tour…read moreGolf. Wow, those videos do not do this place the justice it deserves! It's built kinda into a hillside, making for some beautiful and tricky holes. However, it's really unfortunate that it makes it ADA inaccessible. I struggled a lot with the stairs and steeper hills due to a knee injury I have, so that was a smaller bummer. Nonetheless, my friends and I had a great time and would love to come back to try again!

For toddler aged children, this splash pad was a dream! Everything was low to the ground and able…read moreto be reached, there were lots of buckets for transfer play, and plenty of areas with lighter splashing water. My son (almost 2yo) had so, so, so much fun for about 3 hours! He came home absolutely exhausted- a mom's dream for a good nap! It was $4 admission per person, which I found totally cheap! They have plenty of picnic tables to eat, as well as areas to park strollers and lunch bags. There was also lots of seating available if you wanted to sit and watch your toddler play (especially helpful if you're pregnant and need a little break from standing!). The bathrooms were small, but clean. Honestly, all of the essentials were available and it truly made for a great morning!

What a cute place for kids to play! Perfect for toddlers or younger kids. Great on a sunny hot dayread more