Fitness
Best Bike Trails in Lake County for Families
Lake County is filled with beautiful parks and natural open spaces. One of the best ways to take in the beauty of Lake County is by bike. There are miles upon miles of options for […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Hunt Club Preschool Playground
As a mom of four I love a fenced-in park that allows me the peace of mind that even if I can’t see them, the kids could not have gone far. The Early Explorers Playground […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: The NEW Engle Memorial Playground
I love that more and more park districts are really embracing the concept of multi-use sites. I love being able to take small kids to a park while older kids are at classes or games. […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: SportsCenter Park
The SportsCenter Park is the host for our first stop on The Greatest Summer tour. Learn more and reserve your spot today! I am a huge fan of multi-use sites. I love when I can […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Clearview Park
Playground season is here! I’m excited to share a newly-renovated park with you: Clearview Park in Waukegan. Clearview Park is just off of McAree Rd., north of Grand Avenue. There is plenty of parking (as […]
Nature Centers & Gardens
Bison’s Bluff: Nature Playground [Schaumburg]
Looking for a great park with a little bit of everything? Venture out to Bison’s Bluff in Schaumburg. Bison’s Bluff is a play area that is part of Spring Valley, a wonderful nature area with […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Behm Homestead
Behm Homestead is a park you have probably driven past a bunch of times without really knowing what all was there. Located right off of Petersen Road between Alleghany and Route 60, this park is […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Kennedy Park
Located a few miles outside of downtown Highland Park, newly renovated Kennedy Park is a great spot for your kids to play this summer. We made a weekday trip to visit this updated park and […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Longmeadow Park
Some of my favorite parks are hidden gems tucked away in quiet neighborhoods. They are just as big and fancy as some of the better-known parks, with considerably less traffic. Hidden in the Longmeadow subdivision […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Willow Stream Park [Buffalo Grove]
Looking for a new park this summer? Head out to Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove. My kids and I had great fun here. I love when playgrounds have separate structures for older and younger kids […]