Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Creekside Park
Learn more about Creekside Park in Grayslake. Located in the Estates of East Lake right off the bike trail it’s a great park for all ages. […]
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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: 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 […]
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: Citizens Park {Barrington}
Citizens Park in Barrington reminds me of Ravinia Festival or the Chicago Botanic Garden with its huge trees and winding pathways. The first thing I noticed when entering the property from Lake Zurich Road was the […]
Outdoor Play
Park Profile: Horizon Park {Wheeling}
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, […]
Indoor Play
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in Lake County
Parenting toddlers and preschoolers is not for the faint of heart. The kids are abounding with endless energy and questions. And to be honest, sometimes I just want to keep them out of the house […]
Outdoor Play
Little Lake County’s Toddler-Approved Playgrounds
Best Playgrounds for Toddlers in Lake County: These playgrounds have been tested by our very own toddlers & come with a two-sticky-thumbs-up. […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Jewett Park
Nestled in downtown Deerfield is a playground that is perfect for the whole family from tots to big kids. Maureen profiles Jewett Park Deerfield. […]