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Playground Profile: Spaulding Park {Gurnee}

April 25, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

This fall I was honored to attend a playground ribbon-cutting ceremony at my former elementary school in Gurnee, Spaulding. My once tiny K-2 school is now much bigger, but the small-town community feel is still […]

Mud-Free Playgrounds in Lake County

March 28, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

It’s the time of year when Mother Nature can’t decide what to do. Whether it’s snowing or raining, the end result is always the same in the early spring. MUD. And lots of it! But […]

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Playground Profile: Antler Park {Hainesville}

September 22, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

Over the last few years the Grayslake Park District has been renovating and improving neighborhood parks. Nestled in the Deer Point Sub division, Antler Park in Hainesville is one of those recently renovated neighborhood parks. […]

Outdoor Play

Playground Profile: Veteran’s Memorial Park {McHenry}

September 8, 2017 Jessica Gebbink 0

In the center of the City of Mchenry, and a short walk from the downtown area is Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on Pearl Street. Surrounded by giant shade trees and lots of grass, this […]

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Playground Profile: Fort McHenry {McHenry}

August 25, 2017 Jessica Gebbink 0

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 […]

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Playground Profile: Nicholas- Dowden Park {Libertyville}

August 16, 2017 Tracy Rubel 0

I have lived in the Lake County area my entire life. During this time I have heard of Nicholas-Dowden Park multiple times, however I had never actually seen or visited this park. Since the weather […]

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Park Profile: Butler Lake Park (Libertyville)

August 10, 2017 Natalie Rompella 0

If you’re a parent to a baseball player in Libertyville, you are quite familiar with this park. If not, welcome to Butler Lake Park! Located less than a mile from downtown Libertyville, your kids will love it. […]

Outdoor Play

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 […]

Outdoor Play

Playground Profile: Veteran Acres Park {Crystal Lake}

August 4, 2017 Jessica Gebbink 0

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 […]

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Zipp-a-de-do! Lake County Parks with Zip Lines

July 27, 2017 Melissa Haak 2

Zip! Whiz! Zoom! Woosh! Zip lines are being added to more and more parks and they are hands down kids favorites. We’ve gathered a list of Lake County parks with zip lines where your children […]

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