O'Hallaren (Bernard) Park — Attraction in Lake Township

There is a great playground and water spray feature located in the northeast corner of O'Hallaren Park. The playground features two play structures - the larger one accessible via a ramp - that are both shaded by large, mature trees. The play surface is soft rubber and the play area is fenced from the street (though not fully enclosed). There are benches for seating and a nearby Park District building should provide access to bathrooms (when open). The water spray feature is located in a sunny opening a short walk from the playground. All in all, this is a great park;...

The park would be great if not for damaged equipment and benches. Informed staff about a damaged slide, they said it was from normal wear and tear. To me it looks like the screws were simply removed. This is very dangerous. A couple of the park benches are damaged. I reported the slide to CPD facilities management because our daycares and centers frequent...

Lots of kids..no bad kids..plenty of adults supervising kids. There is too much trash on the playground and people speed by in cars a...