# Kid-friendly places in Highland Park

13 listed places in Highland Park: 10 playgrounds and things to do and 3 restaurants. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-11-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Highland Park](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/highland-park/restaurants) (3)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Highland Park](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/highland-park/playgrounds) (10)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Highland Park](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/highland-park/with-restrooms) (5)

## Places

1. [Rosewood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosewood-park-highland-park) (park, Highland Park). Lake Michigan park with a guarded swimming beach, a playground on the sand and another on the bluff, a long boardwalk and a nature center.
2. [Hidden Creek Aqua Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hidden-creek-aqua-park) (park, Highland Park). A Highland Park water park with slides, including a 73-foot drop slide, and a zero-depth pool. Seasonal, closed for the year by late September.
3. [Lincoln Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
4. [Mooney Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mooney-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
5. [Brown Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/brown-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
6. [Larry Fink Memorial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/larry-fink-memorial-park-highland-park) (park, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
7. [Port Clinton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/port-clinton-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
8. [Sunset Woods Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunset-woods-park-highland-park) (park, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
9. [West Ridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/west-ridge-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
10. [Woodridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/woodridge-park-highland-park) (playground, Highland Park). Neighborhood park with a playground.
11. [Bluegrass](https://ourplayday.com/places/bluegrass-highland-park) (restaurant, Highland Park). Cajun food and great fish in a relaxed room for a nicer family dinner, with a good kids' menu.
12. [Michael's Grill & Salad Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/michael-s-grill-salad-bar-highland-park) (restaurant, Highland Park). Longtime counter-service spot for Chicago hot dogs, burgers, wraps and stuffed baked potatoes, with kids' meals and outdoor seating.
13. [Once Upon a Bagel](https://ourplayday.com/places/once-upon-a-bagel-highland-park) (restaurant, Highland Park). Bagel deli with a menu that runs from bagels and babka to burgers and tacos.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/highland-park