Indian Boundary Park — Attraction in Rogers Park Township

This is a really great park in a lot of ways. Set off from busy roads, a lot of space with walking trails, mature trees, a pond & fountain, etc. There's also tennis courts (haven't looked closely so can't speak to their condition), a play space with little buildings, and then, of course, the old school wooden playground (with a splash right right next to it). My son loves this playground, so unique and large. Last one like it that I'm aware of in the area (except for the newly redone one at Oz Park).

However, the playground and around it are showing their age. Weeds and grass covers large areas of the prevously mulched space (much different looking compared to reviews from 7 years ago). Almost all the old tire and chain walkways are broken. And there is, at least today when we visited, so much trash scattered around, even though there are large trash cans available throughout the park.

But.... there's really no other park quite like Indian Boundary. It's not our "neighborhood, walk to park", but we make the drive over when we can because it's cool here. My son loves it and it brings back good memories playing on old wooden playgrounds...

Beautiful park with so much charm and character! The huge old trees provide plenty of shade, making it a comfortable place to relax or play even on warmer days. The equipment is well-maintained, creative, and engaging, offering kids a lot to explore while adults can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There’s also a surprising amount of nature to observe, from plants to small animals, which adds to the experience. The vintage field house gives the park a classic, timeless feel, and the staff and manager are helpful and welcoming.

The highlight of the park is definitely the wooden playground, which feels like a maze filled with over a dozen unique structures—perfect for kids to climb, explore, and use their imagination. With clean trails for walking, a pond with a small fountain, picnic tables, and even portable garbage cans spread out for convenience, it’s both practical and enjoyable. Whether you’re here for a picnic, volleyball, a stroll, or just to let the kids play, this park has...

To be honest, I haven't been here in several years. I did however take my kids here on warm afternoons so they could get their fair share of abuse, so to speak. My boys especially liked the huge fort they could climb on (and in) and end up with a bonked head half the time.

It's a large park with a grassy field that's perfect for a family picnic or a pick-up softball game and if you play tennis, there's a couple of courts available west of the playground. You can also take a stroll over to the pond and if you're lucky, you might see a bit of wildlife in the form of migrant birds, turtles, frogs and other small critters. There's no bathroom, unless the fieldhouse is open from my experience at least, but consider...