Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Chicago

Nery E. • April 27, 2013Great park! You can find a parking spot most of the time. Also, there's some recycling bins available.

Cyndi C. • June 12, 2017My old neighborhood ❤️

HisQueen B. • July 12, 2013Ratchet ass ever

Ari E. • June 23, 2013The oaks are big. And good burgers too!

Justino S. • October 17, 2010Best neighborhood in the City!!

Shannon J. • October 22, 2020Hike the North Branch Trail

Aniita M. • July 3, 2013Hold onto your purses and wallets welcome to the heart of Chiraq Drillinois

Antonio D. • April 15, 2016The small parallel streets that run along the Boulevard are great for bike riding

Michael • May 20, 2010Great unofficial dog park. Lots of room to play and usually plenty of other dogs to play with.

NormaElise S. • November 3, 2011What a nice park. A gated area around the playground, big fields for outdoor games, a fountain w/flowers around&benches for relaxing/reading, chess/checkers tables, picnic tables. Good job.

CJ U. • April 14, 2011A great park on the northside with plenty of playgrounds, softball diamonds, and a great field house. Pet friendly!

Explore Chicago • September 13, 2010Gompers Park on Chicago's northwest side is home to a fishing lagoon and wetland, adjacent to the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Explore Chicago • August 17, 2011The Norwood Park Outdoor Pool is a great place to cool off in the steamy summer months.Lounge, splash down the park’s water slide, or dog paddle as you enjoy Chicago’s sunny summer days.

Jenna T. • June 24, 2013The Pool has a deep end. It Can get crowded on hot weekend days!

Ron S. • July 31, 2020Pretty nice place to go for a walk. They have baseball and soccer fields. Would be a nice place for a picnic

Svitlana S. • May 6, 2015Nice place for biking, amazing indoor swimming pool.

David M. • April 3, 2011Great kids park has much to climb, 3 slides and many swings along with nice open space for playing catch.

Lori G. • December 30, 2010Great running track. Nice place for a workout.

Kenny K. • January 7, 2011Don't forget the indoor pool--inexpensive swimming classes for toddlers!

Justine P. • September 29, 2011There's always new and different classes, the walking club has a fun incentive program, and they are always taking suggestions from the community. And they have a new playground!

shylo • August 28, 2011Great newish playground, community garden, family events, kids' classes at the Field House!

Kara L. • March 21, 2011Come in the pool !! The water is nice and warm so jump right in:)

Iva R. • August 10, 2012In the summer they have a water play area for kids. It is supervised, and you must have on a swimsuit and be a kid to get in. We took my 6-month-old niece, so they let me in with her.

Dustin H. • December 23, 2018Great escape from the city, and surprisingly secluded once you’re inside!

Theresa W. • April 8, 2012Great neighborhood park with water fountains to play in during the summer.

Liliana S. • August 24, 2011Flamenco Tuesdays @ Cafe Con Leche Bucktown. $4.95 tapas. BYOB. Live music from 7:30-9:30 pm. Show you checked in and receive free tapa!

Antonio D. • April 15, 2016They offer weekly after school activities for kids like soccer and dodge ball, and really cheap too.