Somonauk Park Park Forest, IL 60466

"This park has recently undergone a million-dollar renovation and features a kayak rental, kayak launch station, paved path, friendship circle with fire pit, covered pavilion, rubber turf playground, and more. The playground was presented as being an all-abilities playground, but it’s limited and lacks features that could have taken this to another level. Fall is beautiful to take in the colors of the leaves. A community art installation, Somonauk Sam the Slithering Snake, features rocks painted and added by members of the community. All are invited to add to it, but some frown and have been vocal about rocks being removed. Having been to dozens of parks in several states, it’s a nice park, but doesn’t fall in my top 10."

"Peaceful place to be at. When it rains, sunny, etc, all types of weather it's calming to do phone work in the car. It is also a good place to walk around because it has a pond and also good to shoot some hoops."

"Nice park but too many people with dogs off leash and not picking up dog waste. Also the upkeep of park equipment is poor with several dangerously neglected swings and other equipment. Some of the older equipment could use a fresh coat of paint. Retention pond is poorly planned and the geese are a sanitation issue."

"The park look nice, it has a lot of new changes. Trails and new things for the kids to play on and basketball court and best of all they now have fishing. But the bad thing is catch and release and you need fishing permit."

"Great park, it’s very large and has multiple access points. Family fun for all ages."