The best parks & outdoor spots in Crystal Lake

Fields, tennis courts, gardens, a gymnasium, a sleek playground, an outdoor pool & an ice rink.

3721 W 111th St (Chicago)

Created by a famous landscape architect, this park has ball fields, a theater, a pool & golf course.

500 S Central Ave (Chicago)

This 21-acre park offers turf & natural grass fields, plus a skate park & community gardens.

2800 S Sacramento Ave (Chicago)

Green space featuring a conservatory with 8 diverse sections, outdoor gardens and a playground.

100 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

300 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

40 acres of open space plus sports facilities, a fitness center & an outdoor swimming pool.

201 E 111th St (Chicago)

Community park with a playground, pool, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for baseball and summer camp.

401 W 123rd St (Chicago)

Park offering ball diamonds, a playground and a field house (with bathrooms), plus friendly staff.

11546 S Ave L (Chicago)

City park that's good for kids, with frequent events and plenty of activities.

11132 S St Lawrence Ave (Chicago)

Jumbo, nearly 200-acre park featuring gymnasiums, a beach, sports fields & picnic areas.

9801 S Ave G (Chicago)

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St &, S Ellis Ave (Chicago)

Waterfront walks & fishing in a lakeshore park with a climbing wall on a former steel mill's facade.

at Lake Michigan, E 87th St (Chicago)

Need an easy kid-energy release and a cool-down in one trip, swing by Austin (Henry) Park. The small-but-mighty green space packs a…

5951 W Lake St (Chicago)

From shaded loops through Sterne's Woods to the Wingate Prairie and boardwalk by the pond, Veteran Acres Park packs in quiet trails, a…

431 Walkup Rd

This baseball & basketball fixture also has a pool & field house with gymnasiums & an auditorium.

1419 W Blackhawk St (Chicago)

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

5100 N Francisco Ave (Chicago)

Tiny neighborhood park featuring playground, seasonal splash pad & regular indoor kid activities.

1919 N Seminary Ave (Chicago)

40-acre park with a castle-themed playground & seasonal splash pad, plus a bike path & fishing pier.

Crystal Castle Playground, 1420 Willow Tree Dr

Park with a zero-depth, Olympic-sized indoor pool, fitness center & an outdoor splash pad.

1312 S Racine Ave (Chicago)