Large splash pad!…read more The kids loved it. Lots of jets coming up so plenty for all the kids. I also loved how at the end of the night they turn on the outside jets that basically soak the whole concrete area. Cool to see. Bathrooms and tables right by the area.

Wonderful splash pad for the kiddos. The massive fountains turn on every 15-30 mins depending on…read morethe day. While the main blasters are off, there's water spouts from the ground that my niece and nephew loved covering with their feet and running around. Heads up that it operates from the first Monday in May through the last Sunday in September, opening at 10am or noon and closing at 8pm or 9pm depending on the day. Check their website for current hours :) A wonderful spot in St Joe!

This is my childhood beach location. There's so much that has changed here over the years, but all…read morenecessary upgrades. There's a handicap accessible playground and more seating to eat at the little beach food shop. Walking the pier allows you to see a great view of the shoreline, but be careful on windy and wavy days as the water comes up over the pier . In the peak summer months, I would recommend parking up on top of the bluff and walking down the steps right by Silver Beach Pizza, so you can save yourself from the cluster of cars trying to get down to beach parking. Also, St. Joe city is changing parking and routing near Silver Beach so be aware of traffic shifts. All in all, a great beach for families, but 4/5 stars because some other beaches are less touristy, which locals like myself much prefer.

In the heart of all the fun but can be expensive to park. We came to the park around 7pm and you…read morehave to pay the full $15 for being out of state and to get a day pass. Since we had a motorhome we were charged an additional $8. The beach area is really nice. Lots of sand and the lake is shallow and clear. They have bathrooms and food along the edge of the beach and other rentals like chairs during the day. Great playground for the kids. If you walk towards town there is a splash pad that is really large and a carousel. Then you can easily walk up the stairs into town.

I have lived in the Saint Joseph, Michigan area my whole life (I moved to Benton Harbor in my 20s)…read moreand I honestly love it.  Other than the horrific winters we have between January and March, the weather is pretty decent.  Each season is treated like its a majestic time and many events are set up by 'St. Joseph Today'.  In the winter, the chili tour, Beer Fest, and Ice Festival are the spotlight events.  If you're looking to do some things not planned by the city, the carousel makes a great indoor activity and so does the Curious Kids museum if you have children.  Taking a trolley ride is also a fun option that I'd suggest doing at least once.  The trolley isn't just during the summer, meaning you can take a trolley ride in the fall to watch the leaves change or even in the winter (until December 7th this year).  Numberous shops downtown offer hot chocolate, my favorite being The South Bend Chocolate Factory. In the spring there is a wine & cheese walk that I am excited to attend this year and also a living mannequin display, both events being in March.  If it's still cold, the two indoor activities I mentioned before are open year around.  If it's warm, walking around downtown is a great activity. In the summer there are lots of events.  My favorites are the antiques on the bluff, farmers market, the artisan fair and chalk the block.  If none of the events strike your fancy, the beach is a wonderful place to go.  There are lots of ice cream shops around town and wonderful restaurants for a quick bite. In the fall I enjoy going downtown to trick-or-treat at the businesses with my nephew.  The air is usually still warm for a good walk through November.  Long story short, I shop in this city, work in this city, grew up in this city and went to school in this city.  I'll always love this city.

I had to send someone to this town to inspect it, so I Sent Joseph…read more It's a lovely little tourist town close to Interstate 94 right on the shore of Lake Michigan at the West End of Michigan State close to the border with Indiana. I like it here and it's a sleepy little town that has some fun stuff, as well as plenty of touristy elements, and in some ways reminds me of Holland which is a little bit to the north.

Great park with plenty of space, the 4th of July event does get very busy with many kids so make…read moresure to get there early and bring some blankets or chairs to hang out!

While Golden Gate Park might have the greatest free children's playground in the world…read more(https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-gate-park-childrens-playground-san-francisco?osq=Koret+Childrens+Quarter), recently renovated Howard Park in South Bend, Indiana, comes in a photo-finish close second. And if I'm being honest, Howard Park makes much more interesting use of its physical geography than Golden Gate Park does with that single playground, so the nod may go to Mayor Pete's hometown. It gives me so much hope that architects and landscape architects and engineers are still willing to build public areas that are both functional and physically attractive. The playground part of the park incorporates so many wonderful and unusual elements. Just when you think you can't be surprised again, you get surprised again. All of my nieces and nephews are older now, but I wish this place had existed in 2014 so that I could have brought their young selves to explore it in its entirety. So that's the playground. Like twelve stars out of five. The rest of the park is well maintained and laid out nicely. There are areas to picnic or just lounge and enjoy the weather in the summer. I know, I know, South Bend has bad weather for much of the year. But you know what? You could do a lot worse than coming to the nearby farmers market to pick something up for a late-breakfast/early-lunch picnic at Howard Park before a Notre Dame football game on a crisp autumn Saturday. Thanks, South Bend politicians and city employees, one-and-all. (I'd thank Mayor Pete, but I don't know whether he played any part in this project, and I'm still a little annoyed with him for having moved to Michigan--once you're elected mayor of somewhere, I feel like you should live there the rest of your life if you can.) Who says the Midwest can't have nice things?

Oh my Gosh, 5 Stars all the way! I'm so happy we came here during Tulip Festival! Was it kinda…read morepricey at $20 a person to get in, and crazy busy, yes to both! but would I do it again, yes for sure! We walked up and saw you could catch a big ol school bus to shuttle you up to the entrance for free, we hoped on and went in. I was very excited to see de Zwaan the famous Windmill imported from the Netherlands! The only one in the US, I think! It was SO beautiful! I got some great shots of the tulips and the windmill that I thought were just so pretty! Loved going up in the windmill and walking thru the tulip fields. Also don't miss walking thru the shops with authentic goods for sale including a whole cheese wall! With samples! You know some Dutch Gouda had to come home with me!

Back in July I went to De Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands and then in August I came here to…read moreWindmill Island Gardens - so I feel like I have a good way to compare the parks. The windmill is identical to what is in the Netherlands. The only difference between this windmill and the ones in the Netherlands is that each level of this windmill has different types of jobs that were done that relied on windmill power such as clog carving and flour milling. I feel like the people in costume don't really want to chat or start a discussion around the park except for one woman at the very top of the windmill who was giving out stickers and one doing the pipe organ demonstration - everyone else in costume were either chatting with each other or kind of zoned out. Outside of the windmill, there's not much to do - we watched the short informative film and the pipe organ demonstration, but that's it for activities. We were told that the park had horses in the pasture but we walked the entire park and all the paddocks were empty. There is a carousel for kids and there is a gift shop selling the exact same stuff as all of the gift shops in Amsterdam. Even though we were in Holland, Michigan, everything just says "Holland" on it - I even saw the exact clog magnet I purchased in Amsterdam for sale here! Even the paper shopping bags for small items are identical to what is available in the gift shops in Amsterdam. (The cheese is local though.) One that that was pretty cool was looking at this big miniature town that they have on display from the 1930's. If you have never been to Windmill Island Gardens, then you'll have no idea of the significance of the miniature town in Nicole Kidman's basement in the film "Holland" that she starred in. It is set in Holland Michigan and features many shots of this particular windmill. My husband and I watched it after we stumbled upon it after our visit and having been here was kind of cool while watching. Overall, I'd say you can do absolutely everything in 2 hours here, including walking the entire loop around the fields. It was fine but I'd definitely like more of the employees doing talks discussing Dutch culture, crafts, architecture, whatever. Visited: August 2025

Absolutely loved visiting Humboldt Park! I recently moved to Milwaukee, and this park has quickly…read morebecome one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The peaceful ponds, birds, and beautiful greenery make it such a relaxing place to unwind. Perfect for picnics, morning walks, or just enjoying nature and fresh air.

We loved spending some time in nature while visiting the city recently. As we consider a possible…read moremove north from the south, we were so impressed by the sense of community in this park. We enjoyed seeing all the carved pumpkins, watching the wildlife around the ponds, relaxing on the benches, and taking in the gorgeous trees and plants along the trails.

What a great park to watch an event, take a stroll or frequent a vendor. Lots of easy walk paths…read moreand seating. Things to do if you plan in advance like corn hole and ping pong. Water play areas to entertain kids. Lots of beautiful scenery to take in. The park is very clean and safe. Go check it out!!

Clean, well kept, expansive park with many places to walk, sit in nature, and explore FW. there is…read morea really neat integrative playground with handicapped accessible elements.

We came to this playground as it was recommended as the best one in the Kenosha area and I…read moredefinitely think this is likely true! My kid spent quite a bit of time playing here. It was pretty darn busy on a beautiful summer day when we visited and I was happy there was a picnic shelter with tables and restrooms nearby. It was a lovely recreation opportunity for the kid with lots of places to climb and lots of things to interact with.

The best playground we have ever visited!!! The playground and restrooms were surprisingly clean,…read moreespecially seeing the number of people here. Our two year old could have played another hour, and still would have been entertained as there is so much to do!!! All different types of ramps, walkways, swings, slides, climbing and even a "spinny thing!!" This playground is also visually very beautiful and lots of seating for the parents. Yes, there was a couple teenagers playing a bit rough, however it is summer break and that is to be expected. Many more kids and toddlers and a friendly environment when we visited!!! Honestly I can't believe this is even a free attraction, such an amazing value for what they offer here!!!