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Patch Picks: 5 Family Parks

Now that summer is in full tilt check out these local parks with your little ones!

This H-F Park District golf course is perfect for those families with tweens and teens looking to tee-off. Make sure to keep an eye out for Wiley, the only H-F Park District canine employee—he keeps geese off the field!

Nine acres, an elaborate playhouse and various sporting fields make this Homewood park on Aberdeen Street a must visit. They even have a bike path!

This six acre Flossmoor park, located on Hanover Lane and Dixie Highway, boasts tennis courts and a playground with swings, bars and slides.

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This five acre park on Crescent Drive and Kathleen Lane in Flossmoor offers a playground with plastic tubes and spring bouncers, ball fields and a walking/bike path.

In Homewood, hidden away on Turtlecreek Drive. Hollydale has a playfield, playground and colorful swingsets.

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