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
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 […]
Little McHenry County
Playground Profile: Fort McHenry {McHenry}
If you have an older climber who just keeps going, and going, and going, then you need to check out Fort McHenry in McHenry, since it also keeps going, and going, and going. While this […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Tooterville Park – UPDATED
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 […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Veteran Acres Park {Crystal Lake}
Nestled on Walk Up Road, and bordered by Route 176, Veteran Acres Park is a little oasis of sun, shade and adventure and might better be named “acres of excitement.” Here you will find ample […]