We were visiting from California and checked this place out with our family who lives close to it…read more It was so much fun! The slides were great. Splash pad amazing. And the pool was so nice it was cushiony on the bottom. Deepest is about 5 feet.

Great place to hang out with family! Come here a lot. Very clean and well taken care of.read more

Midewin is worth the drive from Chicago -- 90 minutes…read more The visitor's center is closed during the pandemic. We followed the signs and went there, thinking we'd find the trailheads. We didn't. We eventually found a man moving grass who recommended we drive north to the Iron Bridge and park there. That was good advice. Not only is there parking, pit toilets, and picnic tables, but the trailhead, and connections to several trails. I recommend everyone start at the Iron Bridge trailheads. We did not see the bison, but we did enjoy a few hours of walking on flat trails. We admired the prairie grasses and flowers, reveled in the sunshine and breeze on this cool day, and just loved every minute we were there. Hikers, remember to wear a head covering. You are on the prairie, after all. Officially, this is a national park, and I brought my national parks pass, but we saw no rangers at all. Nobody checked for park passes or any kind of entrance fee.

If bison, wildflowers, wildlife, & pastures are your thing, you've come to the right place. I'm…read morefrom Ohio and it was my husband's idea to come here. He saw it on a map and said, that's something we've got to do because we live less than 6 hours from it and it's got National in the name... We were not disappointed. I noticed that most people come here for the bison viewing, and that was nothing short of spectacular. However, there are so many trails in addition to that that make this place all the more worthwhile! I especially enjoyed the history, this park was the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, and when you walk some of the trails, that becomes apparent in the sense of abandonment that it gives you. However the peaceful ponds and gorgeous wildlife found along the way makes the hike both interesting and fulfilling. The hikes are not strenuous unless you hike in the heat like we did. There are no inclines or anything. You'll be out in the prairie or into the shade of the woods, but more of the former. Just be aware if you hike in the heat, to bring lots of water and sunscreen, as the sun seems to be more brutal in the open plains. The park gave us plenty to do in our 3 days in the area and it was a unique park for us in the sense that it was a prairie and not woods or mountains or beach...when have you ever hiked a trail through a prairie? Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Great place to fish, relax and enjoy the great outdoors!…read more The lake is not far off historic Route 66 and an easy drive. There are several areas to fish from the bank or you can launch your boat. The fishing/boating areas around the lake are well marked and feature other appreciated amenities. The park areas are clean and well maintained, and free! We caught Bluegill, Shad, and Rock Bass. Also saw a few snakes, frogs and turtles. Open dawn to dusk.

This property is beyond beautiful and well maintained just wished it was open to the public more…read morethroughout the year instead of just hunters and fishers

First time coming here. It's a newer park that I discovered by accident that I never knew existed…read morewhen I was driving around. This place is perfect for anyone looking for a short walk, fishing, boating, family picnics and of course sight seeing. There's ample amount of parking here for the most part. Place is moderately packed.... Sometime in the future the trail will be extended. This place also features an outhouse too. Freshly paved trails. Spots for RVs and boats. Hidden gem of Joliet!

Really pretty walking trail. It's not a very long trail. We spent about 2 hours here (January,…read moresome snow on the ground but sunny), most of the path was paved. From a walking/hiking standpoint, this is probably not a full day destination. Definitely worth a visit!

YOU pay a fee to get in and then everyone let's their friends in for free…read more The gate house is just for show. So just drive on in if you want to check the place out. There is a lot of trash around. Forget about sleeping at night, as the drunks own the night and hoot and holler until the wee hours. The bathhouse is DISGUSTING. Needs to be remodeled in a bad way. The beach is slowing getting taken over by seaweed. So when you are swimming you spend your time dodging seaweed. Some areas are not even swimable. The shoreline will sometimes be full of stinky seaweed.

For a small annual fee you can become a member of this private club. Don't get me wrong it is not…read morea country club but a members only: beach, campground, private lake, fishing, boating and some small game/water fowl hunting. The grounds are very well kept and well maintained. The grounds were busy but not as crowded as if they would have been if this was open to the public.

Had an amazing experience here recently…read more I have been in fencing since 2003. I have had the chance to visit many clubs, big and small. However, this is a small club with a big heart. Bob, Kendra, Emily, and Anne all put there hearts into this place (mostly volunteering) and create an atmosphere that is perfect for fencers young and old who really want to enjoy the sport. I look forward to making the trip out there again in the future.

This is a great soccer team and great coaches this club makes kids great you guys are getting a…read morefive star

5 days training year round available for youth kids that you cannot find anywhere else in a club in…read morethe state. Practices are 1.5 hours, however, there are many days they go beyond the 1.5 hours to continue letting them train. My kids love being here. They never want to leave. With an indoor facility, and futsal court they get the best of both worlds.

I love Haigh Quarry. Tina Haigh and her son are very friendly and make you feel welcome. There are…read moremany tall shade tree on the premises. Looking out on the quarry is beautiful. The only draw back is that the visibility has been poor for the past couple of years. This I understand is being addressed, but may take some time to correct. Hope to visit Haigh this summer.

Perfect scuba diving in Illinois, lots of fish that are friendly and statues under the water. Nice…read morestaff and big lake. 10/10 Been there twice