Hiking & Trails
Hike and Play! Lake County Forest Preserves with Playgrounds
Hiking trails in Lake County that have access to playgrounds and other features making them more fun for young children. […]
playgrounds in Lake County
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. […]
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 […]
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: 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
Playground Profile: Centennial Park {Antioch}
Centennial Park is a meaningful location to local Antioch’s area residents as it was built during Antioch’s 100-year celebration by area volunteers in only five days. With over eight acres of open and wooded spaces, the […]
Outdoor Play
Top 5 Jaw-Dropping Playgrounds in Lake County
Win parent of the year when you take your kids to these 5 Jaw-dropping playgrounds which we’re calling the best playgrounds in Lake County. […]