Lake Zurich is a village and northwest suburb of Chicago that’s named after the lake that’s located within the village. For seniors who visit the area, there’s always something new to check out, from an event in town, to new restaurant openings.
Lake Zurich also has an abundance of nature and green spaces, making the area a beautiful one to visit and live in. The following are some of the top things for seniors to do in Lake Zurich.
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1. Visit a Public Park
Lake Zurich has 32 public parks that span more than 245 acres. The park spaces are diverse and include beaches, green spaces, playgrounds, picnic shelters, playing fields and other amenities. Notable parks in the area and their amenities include:
- Bird Observation Area: includes a shelter and a nature area
- Braemar Park: includes a baseball field, a basketball court, a soccer field, a volleyball court, picnic tables, a shelter and a playground
- Breezewald Park: includes a beach, swimming, fishing, picnic tables, a shelter, a playground, a nature area and walking trails
- Bristol Trails Park: includes a basketball court, a soccer field, picnic tables, a shelter, a playground and walking trails
- Chestnut Corner/Hunters Creek Park: includes baseball fields, a volleyball court, picnic tables, a shelter, a playground and a nature area
- Countryside West Park: includes a volleyball court, fishing, picnic tables, a playground and a nature area
- Heatherleigh Park: includes pickleball and tennis courts, picnic tables, a playground, a nature area and walking trails
- Oak Ridge Park: includes a basketball court, a volleyball court, fishing, picnic tables, a shelter, a playground, a nature area and walking trails
- Old Mill Grove Park: includes soccer fields, a volleyball court, picnic tables, a shelter, a playground, a nature area and walking trails
- Paulus Park: includes a volleyball court, a beach, swimming, fishing, picnic tables, shelters, a playground, a nature area and walking trails
- Staples Park: includes baseball fields, a basketball court, tennis courts, picnic tables, a shelter and a playground
You can also walk around the lake, which is around a 3-mile walk that starts at the Paulus Park parking lot. Whether you enjoy fishing, relaxing by the beach or leisurely strolls surrounded by nature, there are lots of different ways to enjoy the outdoors at a Lake Zurich park.
2. Stop by the Village of Lake Zurich Farmers Market
The Village of Lake Zurich Farmers Market takes place each Friday, weather permitting, from June through September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Paulus Park. More than 30 vendors and artisans sell goods at the farmers market, including fresh produce, bakery items, hot prepared food, fresh meat, eggs, cheese, spices, honey, pesto, seafood and more.
There’s also live music and pet rescue tents with animals up for adoption. It’s a great way to mingle with community members, meet local makers and shop for high-quality food ingredients.
3. Eat at a Local Restaurant
The Lake Zurich area is home to many diverse restaurants that serve a variety of culinary tastes. The area includes family-friendly options, fine dining, sports bars, breakfast and brunch spots, and outdoor and lakeside dining. Some of the top dining destinations in the Lake Zurich area include:
- Bobbers Lake Zurich: This lakeside restaurant serves American classics like burgers, chicken wings and cheese curds, as well as seafood dishes like garlic shrimp, grilled Cajun cod and fish and chips. You can also head here for events like Tuesday night trivia competitions.
- D&J Bistro: This upscale restaurant, with outdoor seating available, specializes in French cuisine, with dishes like escargot, pate, duck and braised veal sweetbread.
- Francesca’s Tavola: Located in nearby Arlington Heights, this Italian restaurant specializes in handmade dishes from regions including Rome, Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria. Diners can enjoy tasty pasta, steak, pork and seafood recipes.
There are also lots of fast casual and delivery options in Lake Zurich. Whatever you’re craving, there’s something delicious to try in the area.
4. Sip at a Brewery, Distillery or Winery
The Lake Zurich area is also home to several breweries, distilleries and wineries that produce handmade wines, beers and spirits. A visit to one like the following lets you meet the maker behind the drink and see what the drink-making process is like.
- Lynfred Winery: Located in nearby Roselle, Lynfred Winery is open daily for indoor and outdoor wine tasting experiences. On weekends Friday through Sunday, the winery also sells fresh bread. It occasionally hosts food trucks, too.
- Mickey Finn’s Brewery: Mickey Finn’s Brewery in nearby Libertyville is the oldest brewpub in Illinois, open since 1994. The brewery serves food, presents weekly karaoke nights and hosts live music bands in its space.
- Valentino Vineyards & Winery: This winery in nearby Long Grove produces more than 20 different types of wines and hosts wine tastings in its tasting room from May through December.
A short drive to Green Oaks also takes residents and visitors to North Shore Distillery, which creates a variety of vodkas, gins, whiskeys and other spirits.
5. Check Out the Lake County Events Calendar
Lake Zurich and the surrounding Lake County area have a variety of weekly events to check out, from theater shows, to festivals. Every week, Lake Zurich and the surrounding area presents events like:
- Concerts
- Dueling pianos
- Floral arrangement classes
- Jazz concerts
- Maple syrup tapping
- Restaurant week specials
- Senior hikes
- Trivia nights
- Visual art exhibits
At a variety of art galleries, shops, music venues and theaters in Lake Zurich and the surrounding area, there’s always something new to check out or learn. Head to VisitLakeCounty.org/Events to see what’s on the calendar.
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More Activities at Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
There’s even more to do at Azpira Place of Lake Zurich, a senior lifestyle community focused on assisted living and short-term care services. In addition to art lessons, a music program, drum circles and daily restaurant-style dining, there’s a full calendar of daily programming. Residents can participate in activities like the following right at home:
- Beer tastings
- Bingo
- Chair workouts
- Cookouts
- Gratitude journals
- Karaoke
- Manicures
- Wii sports
- Word search games
- Yard games
Azpira Place of Lake Zurich residents also get to go on community outings, to places like the Lake Zurich Farmers Market.
For information on Azpira Place of Lake Zurich, find out more about Senior Lifestyle, or schedule a tour today.