I signed my kiddo up here for sports camp and couldn't be any happier. The facility itself is so…read morewell kept and the building is practically brand spanking new. They have an inside soccer field, which my son loved. The staff is also great with the kids and the lunch is provided in the fee. They also have an indoor walking track for the public to use, you just have sign in. Though I'm not a Melrose Park resident, I definitely intend on returning to try the other programs offered.

My teen has had an amazing experience working for WSSRA as a camp counselor this summer. Last…read morenight, I attended a WSSRA fundraiser with my teen and got to meet so many dedicated & enthusiastic staff and awesome clients/campers. My teen has been treated so well as an employee -honored for their talents and respected in every way- and I can see that kindness and respect shown by the staff to each client as well. I would recommend WSSRA as a job option for anyone passionate about caring for individuals with special needs. The programming is really impressive! I would also highly recommend WSSRA to individuals with special needs and their families who are looking for high quality special rec programming!!

This is a great place for children s programs. Give this place a try especially during the cold…read moreweather months.

This is a delightful park, with a small pollinator garden recently put in (on Greenfield). The pond…read moreis a pretty good-sized one, edged with pretty natural (tall) wildflowers (milkweed, etc.); I envy the kids in the adjoining school with their water view. Lots of water lily pads. When I walked around today I saw a duck and what I think was a crane. And apparently I didn't even see half of the park as I didn't walk as far as the playground or paths shown in other's photos. Lots of benches scattered throughout for folks who'd like to stop and maybe just enjoy for a while.

My daughter had her first practice tonight. Although the location is a little tricky to navigate…read morethis place is great! They have space for parents to relax and wait with awesome gymnastics gear available for purchase. Tina was sitting behind the front desk and was very helpful and answered all of my questions. They also have a toddler room available separate from the main gymnasium that the older girls practice in. The coaches were hands on and very patient with beginners but also challenging the most accelerated girls. This place is a hidden gem! Pricing is reasonable as well! We will be signing her up for many more classes!

Took my godson for a class here; it was looooong 45 minutes. The classes are based on age group, so…read moreother godson couldn't participate with his older brother, which lead to lots of screaming. The locale is rented warehouse with minimal investment in decor. I'm giving it 4 stars because it's packed and because they have an aquarium which helps distract kids waiting.

Urban Kayaks ended up being one of the highlights of our quick weekend trip and was such a fun…read morelast-minute decision. Their location right on the Riverwalk is incredibly convenient and surrounded by gorgeous architecture, bars, and restaurants, making it easy to turn into a full evening downtown. The check-in process and safety/education class were simple, informative, and very beginner friendly. Our tour guide, Drew, was absolutely phenomenal. He was kind, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and did a fantastic job making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. He kept the group moving at a pace that worked well for everyone, which made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We chose the sunset tour and highly recommend it. Seeing the golden glow reflect off the Chicago buildings from the water was stunning and such a unique way to experience downtown Chicago. The tour lasted about two hours and covered roughly two miles, making it the perfect light workout before heading out for late-night sushi afterward. You should definitely expect to get a little wet from paddle splashes, but that's part of the fun. Overall, it doesn't require a ton of physical effort, just a willingness to laugh, paddle, and enjoy yourself!

Came here a few months back in the summer and it was a great experience! If you even remotely are…read moreinterested or enjoy kayaking, you should absolutely try with urban for their downtown river tour! Drew and Caroline gave an excellent tour, as they were friendly, funny and were enthusiastic about sharing the unique information about the architecture downtown. The requirements are pretty straightforward, as they teach you all you need to know and the kayaks are well kept. The tour is about 2 miles overall and 2 hours in total. A bit pricey but I would say it's more than worth it for the experience and I would rent with them again.

It's your no frills pool. Regular pool with diving board and slide, lap pool and then a fenced in…read morezero depth kiddie pool with mini child size lounge chairs. No splash pad. It's pretty much just a swimming pool. There is a ramp entry into the main pool which is also pretty neat for parents with babies and people with limited mobility! Very clean pool and locker rooms. There are also 2 family bathrooms/changing rooms with a shower too. We are currently taking "Starbabies" swim class at East End Pool. Check out the Elmhurst Park District catalouge. They have swim classes for all ages! Starbabies isn't really swimming...kind of more of a singing/water play class in the pool. East End Park is here too. Nice playground area and baseball diamond.

We are members of the community who pay for a pool pass each year and I'm afraid this year will be…read moreour last. Every year, the park district closes the diving well to members of the public (both pass holders and paying members of the public) so that they can make money through offering some type of swim lesson camp. My kids love to dive but are told to leave the diving area along with their friends who have paid a daily fee to swim. So not only does the park district crowd the pool with campers but now they tell paying members that they cannot use the pool they have paid to use. We have been coming to this pool over ten years and my kids have gone through lessons here (which by the way are not worth it beyond getting over fear of the water level) and each year the park district treats paying members of the general public worse and worse. Closing off more and more areas of the pool. There is no reason to pay to go to a pool that is roped off for lessons in half of it or has no diving well. Clearly they are more interested in the cash cow that the summer camps have become than offering an enjoyable swimming experience.