Water Play Archives - Little Lake County

Outdoor Pools and Waterparks

Tot Swim Hours in Lake County {2018}

May 30, 2018 Tracy Rubel 0

Thank you to British Swim School for sponsoring our Tot Swim Hours Guide. When your little ones are ready to graduate from the wading pool and splash pad, make sure they are prepared with indoor swim lessons […]

Splash Pads & Spray Parks

Splash Pads & Spray Parks in and Around Lake County {2018}

May 23, 2018 Tracy Rubel 0

Thank you to British Swim School for sponsoring our Splash Pads and Spray Parks Guide. When your little ones are ready to graduate from the wading pool and splash pad, make sure they are prepared with indoor […]

Veteran Acres Splash Pad {Crystal Lake}

August 9, 2017 Jessica Gebbink 0

Although it’s small, the splash pad at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake is mighty. It is perfect for a quick cool off after a romp at the adjacent park, and this splash pad is […]

Little Reviews: Lake Minear Beach {Libertyville}

August 2, 2017 Jennifer Johnson 0

Tucked away on the east side of Libertyville is truly a hidden gem. Just a few blocks off of the beaten path from downtown Libertyville you will find the magnificent, spring-fed Lake Minear and Beach. […]

National Lighthouse Day: Lighthouses Near Lake County

July 20, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

Did you know there is a Lighthouse Day? No, I am not lying. August 7 th is National Lighthouse Day! I AM NOT LYING. So in honor of National Lighthouse Day, I decided to find […]

Outdoor Pools and Waterparks

Little Reviews: Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center

July 19, 2017 Laura Otto 0

I have lived in Vernon Hills for 10 years, and one of my favorite places to take my kids on a hot summer day is the Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center. This neighborhood water park […]

Little Reviews: Waukegan Sports Park Splash Pad and Playground

July 12, 2017 Natalie Rompella 3

The best of both world for kids: a playground and a splash pad! Today the kiddos and I ventured out to Waukegan Sports Park Splash Pad and Playground—a huge facility with tons of fields for […]

Little Reviews: Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center

July 5, 2017 Chad Vincent 0

Located in between Gilmer Road and Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center is a great place to visit for water park fans in Lake County and the Chicagoland area this summer. Hawthorn Woods Aquatic […]

Paddle Sporting in Lake County

June 30, 2017 Jenna Burris 0

It sounds completely dreamy to me: a beautiful warm day, a slight breeze in my hair, nature surrounding me with its sounds and sights, paddle in hand, and water beneath me. If it sounds just […]

Worth the Trip: HarborPark Splash Fountain (Kenosha, WI)

June 29, 2017 Cindy Smith 0

We are lucky to have so many wonderful splash pads in Lake County to help us keep cool during the dog days of summer. But if you’re looking to venture out of your typical boundaries, you […]