# Three Oaks Recreation Area > Outdoor recreation area features beautiful lake views and a spacious beach with shaded picnic tables. Atmosphere stays peaceful and relaxing, with activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and a splash pad for kids. Live music and sand volleyball courts add occasional energy to the calm setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ThreeOaksRecreationArea - Address: 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18154592020 - Website: https://www.crystallake.org/three-oaks-recreation ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Parks — 9.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.2/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Fun Activities — 8.2/10 - Picnic — 8.1/10 - Outdoor Seating — 7.9/10 - Beach — 7.8/10 - Fish — 7.5/10 - Bar — 7/10 - Parking Available — 6.1/10 - Playground — 5.8/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach to be great and clean." - "The parks here are beautiful with scenic trails and lakes." - "It's a great kid-friendly place with a splash pad and playground." ## Good to know - Parking and entry are always fast and free for Crystal Lake residents. - All I need is an ID that shows I am in Crystal Lake to park and enter for free. - Parking and admission cost $25 for two adults, which may be pricey for short visits. - Many activities at Three Oaks Recreation Area are paid for non-residents. - The bathrooms and terrain could be inconvenient for older visitors with mobility issues. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.