The fresh air is out there waiting for you! When you and the family are excited to get outdoors and experience nature, there is no better way to spend quality time than visiting parks, farms, and nature centers. To inspire your next outdoor adventure, we asked our TGS families about their favorite kid-friendly outdoor activities in the Glenview-Northbrook area.
1. Gallery Park
This beautiful one-hundred-and-forty-acre park in Glenview features walking and biking trails, a lake, ball courts, and fields. With something for everyone in your family, Gallery Park is an area favorite for a day in the sun. Pack a picnic and enjoy the gorgeous views!
2. The Village Green
Village Green Park is located in the heart of downtown Northbrook. Families love its seasonal soccer field, picnic areas, playground, walking paths, and old-fashioned gazebo. Your little one will enjoy the playground’s slides, ramps, tunnels, bridges, swings, and sand. With plenty of greenery and shade, Village Green is a family favorite spot to enjoy each other’s company.
3. Historic Wagner Farm
For those looking for a farm adventure, check out the Historic Wagner Farm. The farm’s staff designs and incorporates fascinating programs and events to illustrate the important role that farming plays in today’s world. From June through October, you can also shop at the Glenview Farmers Market!
4. Wood Oaks Park
Another lovely park in the area, Wood Oaks Park, features Lake Shermerville, outdoor tennis, pickleball, and an extensive playground. Enjoy the scenic walking trail surrounding the park for a little exercise. Pro tip: in the winter, this park has one of the largest hills in the area that is great for sledding.
5. River Trail Nature Center
The River Trail Nature Center is the perfect spot for learning outdoors. The center offers free exhibits, walking trails, and on-site nature educators. Educators will share the stories of plants, animals, and natural landscapes formed by the Des Plaines River. Your child can immerse themselves in one of the center’s many programs. From learning to make maple syrup to joining a guided hike, your little one will always have something interesting to learn.
The Gardner School Loves Glenview-Northbrook Families
Getting outdoors is a wonderful change of pace, taking you and your family out into the fresh air for vitamin D and limitless adventures. We encourage our families to get out and explore their neighborhoods because, sometimes, that’s where the best days are waiting to happen. Want to learn more about how The Gardner School partners with parents to enrich their children’s lives in and out of the classroom? Contact us today to schedule your virtual or in-person visit!
