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Playgrounds and Parks

Playground Profile: The NEW Engle Memorial Playground

August 12, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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. […]

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Playground Profile: Kennedy Park

July 25, 2018 Chad Vincent 0

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 […]

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Playground Profile: Tooterville Park – UPDATED

August 9, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

I love a good neighborhood park. They are oasis of fun in the suburbs and when you can walk to them or arrive by train, they are even better! The Grayslake Park District has been […]

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Playground Profile: West Park {Lake Forest}

May 10, 2017 Chad Vincent 0

Located in the heart of Lake Forest, newly renovated West Park is the perfect place for your kids to play the day away. While taking a trip to Lake Forest Library on a weekend, we […]

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Park Profile: Horizon Park {Wheeling}

April 26, 2017 Jenna Burris 0

Recently, we were looking for a halfway point between our home in far northern Lake County and my sister’s house, who lives in the western suburbs. I just learned about Horizon Park, brand-new in Wheeling, […]

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Playground Review – Kids Castle {Vernon Hills}

July 13, 2016 Maureen Collier 0

Tucked just steps from the bustling shopping district in Vernon Hills is the hidden treasure of Vernon Hills Park District’s Deerpath Park. And, the crown jewel of the park has long been the Vernon Hills […]

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Playground Profile: Jewett Park {Deerfield}

June 29, 2015 Maureen Collier 0

Nestled in downtown Deerfield, just next to the train station and the quaint downtown shopping district is a gem of a playground, Jewett Park. There is a large variety of diverse playground equipment spread out […]

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Playground Profile: Deerpath Park (Vernon Hills)

September 1, 2014 Maureen Collier 0

I spent my first 4 years living in Vernon Hills without stepping foot in Deerpath Park, a true gem in our community. Despite the fact that we are park people, I didn’t really understand […]

Little Lake County Playground Tour Stop #2: Central Park {Grayslake}

July 23, 2014 Loralie 0

Join Little Lake County on Wednesday, July 30th from 10am-12 noon at the second stop of our our whirlwind Little Lake County Playground Tour 2014 – the West Side playground at Central Park. We’re going […]

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Playground Profile: Central Park – West Side at Lake Street {Grayslake}

July 22, 2014 Loralie 0

Grayslake is known for its cute Downtown area, with locally-owned shops, eateries and its well-loved Farmers Market that’s open in the Spring through Fall seasons. But the centerpiece of Grayslake is it’s 66-acre Central Park located in the […]

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