Rosewood Park — Attraction in Highland Park

Whereas paying to enter a park is still acceptable, paying this much for a park with this little is not really. The only reason I was here, was because Chicago Botanical Garden had an Art Festival that made it a beehive with long queues, noise, etc. I needed a quiet and calm garden park to demonstrate and teach camera operation to someone.

The cost for Rosewood Park was $30 for 2 hours; ther same as for the nearby botanical garden, but the views are poor by comparison. There are no restrooms in the park. There is a beach attached tho ther park, but it costs a further $10 per person to enter, and only there can one go to the restroom.

So you decide to pay the $40 for 4 hours, to have a picnic with your kids and then step into dog poop left by some kind but careless animal lover. The kids wasnt to play on the beach, so its $40 more, and after 4 hours, you are left wondering what ever happened to the days when parks were places whe you stopped and enjoyed a time of connecting with nature, free of cost...

Maybe this is the local populace's way of saying "You're not really welcome in our neighborhood." Or maybe its capitalisation on the rare little cliff feature overlooking the lake in the otherwise mostly cliffless Illinois beaches.

Whichever it is, I would think twice before returning (which seems to be the exact...

Bonita Ye Lei and I spent many an afternoon and evening at this park writing and reading poetry. From the park, we could hear the waves below come in from Lake Michigan. That added to the atmosphere.

For several summers an owl lived in the park as well.

After concerts, my band, Zendik, would go to the park to chill out with pizza and soft drinks. At times the musicians would work out new songs. The band never went any where though we got a favorable write-up in the top musicians magazine - I have forgotten the name of the magazine. The point of the band was to experiment with music while learning our instruments. Miracle that anyone hired us - I think we should give everyone their money back, but that was fifty years ago in 1969. All in all it was just fun to be young and have that park.

And then to have Ravinia Park, the summer home of the CSO (The Chicago Symphony Orchestra) was a delight. I still remember sitting in my parent's backyard studying history, while the CSO rehearsed Mahler's eigth symphony. The orchestra practiced the beginning several times, the part where the organ enters followed by the choir led by the great Margaret Hillis.

Many more memories such as the champagne feted picnics. I raise the glass of my memory to you and...

We had a wonderful experience at this beach when we visited. It was incredibly serene and peaceful, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised by the immaculate condition of the public restroom, a rare find at many beaches. Moreover, the kids' playing area and showers were well-maintained, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. There were lifeguards on duty gaving us an added sense of security and allowing us to relax and have fun.

While there was a parking fee of $15 per hour and a $10 per person charge to access the beach, I feel it was worth the money.

This beach surpassed all my expectations. I recommend this beach to anyone seeking a peaceful retreat and a memorable time with...