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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Illinois
Illinois has 561 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 245 cities and towns — Chicago, Elgin, Glenview, Naperville and 241 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Illinois
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Starved Rock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 17,508 reviews
Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,800 reviews
This 4,160-acre park with diverse scenery & wildlife offers camping, fishing, hiking & boating.
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,242 reviews
Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.
Skokie Lagoons
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,088 reviews
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
Riverwalk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,981 reviews
Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.
Dan Ryan Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,208 reviews
A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.
Blackwell Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews
Scenic area with 9 miles of trails, picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, camping, tubing & more.
Lilacia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,570 reviews
Historic public garden specializing in lilacs (200+ varieties) & tulips (50+), with a picnic area.
The 606
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,198 reviews
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.
Ferne Clyffe State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,089 reviews
Scenic 2,430-acre park featuring striking rock formations, fishing, a waterfall & hiking trails.
Gillson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,150 reviews
Expansive reserve with beach access, swimming, sailing, picnicking, fitness trails, dog area & more.
Pere Marquette State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,099 reviews
Lodge & 8,000-acre nature area for water & winter sports, birding, hunting, riding & camping.
Moraine Hills State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews
2,200+ acres of glacier-formed park with woods, wetlands & lakes for year-round sports & recreation.
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,947 reviews
885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.
LaBagh Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,915 reviews
This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.
Washington Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,866 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, a bell tower, a botanical garden & 2 ponds with ducks & geese.
Horner (Henry) Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,744 reviews
Sizable park with playgrounds, multiple athletic fields, community events & cultural programming.
Schiller Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,677 reviews
Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.
Lake Arlington
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews
Public park offering a lake for fishing and boating, plus a playground and picnic area.
White Pines Forest State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews
385-acre forested park with a lodge & camping plus hiking, fishing, picnicking & wildlife.
Mineral Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews
Family-friendly green space featuring a playground and an off-leash dog area, as well as fishing and paddling.
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews
948-acre park with a large lake, forests & wetlands, popular for boating, fishing & hiking.
The Naperville Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,473 reviews
Family-friendly green space with scenic trails along the DuPage River, plus fountains and a playground.
Fabyan Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,340 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with a museum & historical windmill offering fishing, boating & biking.
The Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.
Southwind Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews
Accessible 80-acre park with a lake, 5 sensory gardens, a children's playground & sports facilities.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,235 reviews
1,350 natural acres for fishing, boating, hiking & hunting plus camping, picnicking & winter sports.
Wilson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,282 reviews
Large park featuring baseball diamonds and ice skating, along with a skateboard area.
Bloomingdale Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 reviews
This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,111 reviews
This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Moraine View State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,105 reviews
This 1,687-acre lakefront park has swimming & fishing plus seasonal hunting & cross-country skiing.
Catherine Chevalier Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.
Baumann Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,043 reviews
Community venue bordered by the Kishwaukee River & containing a lake with fishing.
Century Park Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,024 reviews
Little Bear Lake park with fishing, basketball & volleyball courts, a baseball field & a playground.
Gallery Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,017 reviews
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
St. James Farm Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Serene, lakeside park with hiking, cycling, horseback & cross-country ski trails, plus boat launch.
Greene Valley
4.7 ★★★★★ 986 reviews
Massive park with trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas & camping facilities.
Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 946 reviews
Wooded nature preserve offering designated areas for horseback riding, hiking & picnicking.
Moody Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 987 reviews
A wood playground designed with local children & built by volunteers, plus ballfields & picnicking.
Springbrook Prairie
4.7 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.
Lippold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 978 reviews
Public park with ball fields, a disc golf course & a skateboard park, plus ponds & hiking trails.
Waubonsie Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.
Schaumburg Sculpture Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails for woodland walks and picnicking, plus sculptures and fountains.
Arthur L. Janura Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 931 reviews
Serene forest preserve offering paved & unpaved trails for walks, hikes, biking & wildlife viewing.
Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Vibrant park with a pond & bike trail, plus an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a skate park.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Converted farmland now a 3,300-acre park with camping, hiking & a lake for fishing & water sports.
Mount Saint Mary Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Multi-use public space with an arboretum, picnic areas, fishing, a skate park & play equipment.
Washington Park Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
Free garden with seasonal flowers, roses, trees, tropical greenhouses & a glass-domed conservatory.
Buffalo Rock State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 880 reviews
Riverside bluff & 290 acres of nature with trails, camping & picnic shelters (1 with fireplace).
Knoch Knolls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 800 reviews
Park boasting a nature center and disc golf, along with paved and dirt trails.
McDowell Grove Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
This 465-acre wooded area has multi-use trails & recreation such as fishing, boating & picnicking.
Deer Grove East
4.7 ★★★★★ 790 reviews
1,500-acre preserve offering miles of trails for runners, cyclists & cross-country skiiing.
Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Scenic parkland offering wildlife viewing, a fishing reservoir & trails for hiking & biking.
Katherine Legge Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
Featuring a 1927 English-style structure, this park also offers a playground & areas for sports.
Harms Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Wooded park bisected by the Chicago River, with paved & unpaved trails, picnic areas & wildlife.
Cicero Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Relaxed park with walking paths, a skating rink & events like concerts, carnivals & movie nights.
Thatcher Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
West Side Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain.
Channahon State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing.
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.
Edwardsville Township Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
Community park featuring an open grassy field for recreation, plus a playscape & picnic pavilion.
Patriots Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Unassuming spot with nature trails, a pond for non-motorized boats & kids' play areas.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
Park alongside the River Fox, featuring rapids, a playground and picnic tables.
Nippersink Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 667 reviews
Scenic preserve with lakes, woodlands & marshes, popular for hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing.
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 653 reviews
Nature education center featuring a woolly mammoth skeleton, microscopes, and spotting scopes.
Fox River Shores Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Lush riverside nature preserve featuring a boat launch, bike trail & a picnic shelter.
The Watershed Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Protected forest, prairie & wetland habitat with paved walking trails & an education center.
Wampum Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 675 reviews
Lush lakefront park & well-known fishing destination, with grassy areas for picnics & sports.
Rock Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 639 reviews
Large, clean, park with paved paths for dog walking and a playground.
Eggers Grove
4.5 ★★★★★ 665 reviews
Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.
West Branch Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Meadow, wetlands, forest & prairie preserve offers trails, fishing, wildlife viewing & picnic areas.
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 605 reviews
Wooded reserve sprawling 750 acres, with a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & riding.
Wood Oaks Green Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 611 reviews
Public park with picnic areas, a playground, tennis courts, a pond, and walking paths.
Drost Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and gardens with hiking and biking trails. Picnic tables and pavilions are sprinkled throughout, and a playground, fishing access and a dog park are also available.
Brownell Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 665 reviews
Nature area popular for its woodsy trails, mountain biking tracks & BBQ spots, plus creek fishing.
Fox Ridge State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
Scenic 2,064-acre park with hiking trails through wooded ridges & valleys, plus camping & fishing.
Dolton Park District
4.3 ★★★★☆ 655 reviews
Popular recreational area featuring picnic facilities, a baseball field, a clubhouse and more.
Knoch Knolls Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground.
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Narrow 2-mile expanse of landscaped walkways & bike trails displaying 60+ sculptures of all types.
James Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 602 reviews
Urban recreation area offering a playground, athletic fields, basketball & tennis courts & gardens.
Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Recreational spot featuring many campsites along with a lake for fishing and hiking.
Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 585 reviews
Family-friendly nature reserve featuring an easy trail around a pond and forest.
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 580 reviews
Dog-friendly 781-acre nature preserve with hiking/biking trails, picnic tables & wildlife watching.
Darien Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
Recreation venue featuring baseball and tennis courts, a playground, and a sand play area.
Settlers' Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Scenic park featuring open lawns, a playground, an amphitheater and a paved path around a pond.
Morrison Rockwood State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Nearly 1,200 acres of green space with hiking & camping, plus boating & fishing on Lake Carlton.
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 558 reviews
Sprawling natural area with hiking trails, picnic tables, ball fields & a playground.
Bode Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Lake park featuring a loop trail, fishing, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & other activities.
Grant Woods Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.
William G. Stratton State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Public park with a boat launch and picnic areas, plus peaceful views of the lake.
Lowell Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a riverfront, trails, shelters and playgrounds.
Linne Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Scenic nature preserve offering wooded jogging, biking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas.
Lombard Common
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Spacious park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields and a disc golf course.
Rubio Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Scenic open space with cycling/walking paths, a picnic grove & deer & other local wildlife.
Schiller Woods-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Nature preserve featuring forests, a public restroom, picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.
Horseshoe Lake State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 537 reviews
2,960 acres with picnic shelters & playgrounds for outdoor & water sports, bird-watching & camping.
East Branch Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 509 reviews
This natural resource features 525 acres of wetlands, plus areas for fishing, picnicking & dogs.
Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
Protected woodland groves, meadows & wetlands along the meandering Spring Brook Creek.
Hinkston Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
Churchill Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
This restored prairie habitat features endangered bird species, plus trails for hiking & biking.
Brookfield Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Nature preserve with bike trails, jogging paths, and picnic tables where wildlife can be seen.
Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
140-acre community park with walking trails, ponds & soccer fields, plus playgrounds & a gazebo.
Midlothian Meadows
4.5 ★★★★★ 498 reviews
Sprawling woodland preserve offers various hiking & biking trails & paved paths, plus picnic areas.
Hickory Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 474 reviews
Beyond its grassy expanses, this charming preserve features scenic hikes & ski trails.
Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 470 reviews
Nature preserve on the Fox River with hiking trails, a boat launch, picnic areas & historic sites.
Castle Rock State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
2,000 acres of river sports, trails & camping amid a nature preserve, bluffs, ravines & noted butte.
Breidert Green Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 474 reviews
Popular town park with a playground, a fountain, a gazebo and swings, plus a farmers market.
Wolf Road Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 432 reviews
Hilly forest preserve offering biking and hiking trails for all levels, plus picnic areas.
White Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Modest open space with sports facilities & a playground, plus a paved track around a lake.
Woodland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
Recreational park with playgrounds, picnic shelters, a pond, disc golf, baseball fields, and hiking trails.
Maple Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Clean park for jogging, walking and picnics, with a playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, and soccer fields, plus a dog park.
Big Rock Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Woodland, marsh & prairie make up this 840-acre preserve with camping, hiking & horseback riding.
Lake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Scenic forest preserve featuring walking trails, fishing and serene lakes.
Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Wooded preserve for picnics featuring the Kishwaukee River, plus hiking and fishing.
Songbird Slough
4.5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
393-acre secluded preserve offering picnic space & a trail amid wetlands, fishing ponds & prairies.
Mt Vernon City Park Office
4.3 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews
Large outdoor area featuring play units, picnic tables and walking trails, plus several types of birds.
Danada Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.
Donovan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Tranquil parkland featuring cross-country skiing in the wintertime & the Northmoor Observatory.
Paul Douglas Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
Public woodlands popular for bird-watching, with a paved cycling trail & an 18-hole golf course.
Armstrong Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 436 reviews
Park featuring sports fields, playgrounds and a floor hockey rink.
Brezina Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
State park features forested areas, a creek & a system of trails for hiking, biking & horse riding.
Lincoln Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring picnic shelters, a swimming pool, fishing ponds and playgrounds.
Vollmer Road Grove
4.7 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Nature preserve offering a paved loop trail that's popular for walking, jogging, and cycling.
Maxwell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Basketball court in a park known for its disc golf course.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Park featuring a playground, athletic fields, and a skateboarding area, plus picnic tables.
Jerome Huppert Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Forested open space along the Des Plaines River, with hiking, wildlife sightings & a picnic shelter.
Henry A. Proesel Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Park with baseball and basketball courts, a pool, picnic areas, and skating rink.
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
Fox River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Riverfront area with scenic natural views, beach, pool with splash area & disc golf course.
Orland Grassland
4.6 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Prairie conservation area with a bike trail & walking paths, plus birdwatching opportunities.
Dodds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens.
50-Acre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Free park featuring dog-friendly areas, ponds, walking paths and frisbee golf courses, plus a barn, riding ponies, horses and chickens.
Washington County State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Peaceful, clean park featuring a lake that permits non-motorized boating plus cabins and campsites.
Dam No. 1 Woods East
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Natural area featuring wooded walking trails, open spaces & local wildlife.
Spring Creek Reservoir
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Scenic 90-acre nature preserve featuring a paved trail, picnic tables & a reservoir for fishing.
Van Horn Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 374 reviews
Natural park on a creek offering a bike & dog park, playground, soccer fields & winter ice skating.
Oriole Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
This recreational park provides multiple athletic fields, playgrounds, a spray pool & paved trails.
Hadley Valley - Gougar Road Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
726-acre nature preserve with wildlife & a multi-use trail, plus a picnic shelter & trailer parking.
Brunner Family Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Large nature preserve with trails amid woodlands & wetlands, plus a farm store with local products.
Ewing Park I
4.5 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Large public area featuring playgrounds, a playground for small children, trails, baseball diamonds and picnic spots.
Searls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Large city park with wooded paths & baseball diamonds, popular with dog walkers & joggers.
Commissioners Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Pet-friendly space featuring a playground, volleyball courts and soccer pitches, plus picnic tables.
Cermak Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 368 reviews
Tree-filled hub offering an aquatic center, hiking, fishing, biking & other recreational activities.
Castaldo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Local park with 11 acres of multi-use fields, play areas, a volleyball court & a disc-golf course.
Camp Pine Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Natural park featuring wooded areas, walking trails, picnic tables & local wildlife. Dog friendly.
Cook Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground and softball fields.
Pleasant Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Spacious 95-acre park featuring a log cabin built in 1850, plus a playground & picnic facilities.
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a nature center, an 1843 house museum & a historic schoolhouse.
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Paved, looping trail and multiple other trails winding through a forested area featuring playgrounds, a basketball court and picnic tables.
Allison Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
One of many forest preserves within Cook County featuring a canoe launch & hiking & biking trails.
Reed-Keppler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
A little of everything, this 89-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.
Black Partridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
Public park with picnic and play areas, plus baseball fields, trails, and a forest.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Park featuring a gazebo and sweeping riverfront views, plus a serene atmosphere.
Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
This sizable tract of wildland landscape offers nature viewing opportunities & a multi-use path.
Long Acre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Family-friendly greenspace featuring a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Springfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
This 44-acre tract offers fishing, sport courts & fields, a playground, a gazebo & walking paths.
Katz Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 340 reviews
Park offering a playground, baseball fields, and picnic areas, as well as a skate park and a dog park.
South Salk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Community park featuring lighted ball fields, a basketball court & playground with climbing rocks.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Clean park featuring a grist mill, winding trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.
Flick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic, and pool areas, plus baseball, tennis, and volleyball courts.
Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Tranquil park known for boardwalks and playgrounds, featuring an obstacle course, a climbing wall, a rope bridge and a cave.
Laramie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Park with tennis & volleyball courts, lit sports fields, shelters & a playground.
Gordon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
This community resource with multiple sport courts & fields also features a kids' play area.
Eldridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Park featuring various athletic fields, a creek for canoeing & a lagoon for fishing & ice skating.
James O. Breen Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring soccer & football fields, garden plots, a playground & dog park.
Miami Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
113 acres of restored woodlands & prairies, featuring a 1.5-mile paved path for biking & walking.
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews
Towpath along a century-old commercial waterway, popular for hiking, cycling & horseback riding.
Crabtree Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.
Stuart Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Open space with playgrounds, fenced dog areas and an agility course.
Jones Park
4 ★★★★☆ 342 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a fishing lake, as well as a playground and basketball courts.
Lindberg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Park with a gated playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and baseball and soccer fields.
Aldeen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 301 reviews
Peaceful, clean, family-friendly park featuring trails for hiking, dog-walking and sledding.
Kilgour Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Big park featuring basketball and tennis courts as well as a wooden playground, plus a dog run.
Afton Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Scenic hiking area full of restored prairies and paths for nature walks, picnics and dog walks.
Melvin Price Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 296 reviews
Small urban park with walking trails, a volleyball court, playground, picnic area & softball field.
Delnor Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Dog-friendly memorial garden featuring a dog statue, a playground and a waterfall.
Chain O'Lakes State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
State park offering a campground, trails, lakes, a playground, and picnicking.
Arie Crown Forest
4.4 ★★★★☆ 292 reviews
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails, lake views, and picnic areas.
Independence Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Wooded park featuring hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & baseball fields, plus a playground.
Laderman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 291 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a playground, swings and sculptures, plus trees, a trail and a soccer field.
Warrenville Grove
4.7 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Woodland park featuring areas for picnicking & fishing, plus a trail network for hiking & biking.
Dick Young Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Peaceful, lakefront area offering wetland, woodland & prairie trails, plus varied plants & animals.
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Wooded preserve (7-mile path) featuring a scenic waterfall, hiking trails and a nature museum.
Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Protected area by the river with picnic tables, known as a boating & fishing destination.
Busey Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
59-acres of native woodland with a raised boardwalk to view the birdlife & wildflowers.
Carle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
This 11-acre park offers walking paths, a playground, a pavilion, a Lincoln statue & more.
Willowhaven Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Nature destination featuring trails, a dog park, a nature center and a playground.
Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
This 434-acre park is a popular spot for hikes through woodlands, quiet picnics & animal viewing.
DuPage River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Wooded, riverfront park offering paved trails, a picnic area & a pond, plus restrooms.
Founders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, ponds and open grassy spaces.
Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Prairie & forest provide a scenic setting for hiking, biking & bird-watching in this 272-acre park.
Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
This nature area features a tallgrass savanna, a 4-mile trail & wildlife such as Blanding's turtles.
Charter Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Expansive 120-acre natural area featuring fishing piers, covered picnic facilities & hiking trails.
Austin Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
City park featuring seasonal Shakespeare plays and paths winding past wildflowers.
Rotary Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
12-acre neighborhood park with a playground & splash pad, plus ice skating in the winter.
Ottawa Trail Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 275 reviews
Forest preserve with picnic groves & shelters that's part of the historic Chicago Portage waterway.
Miner Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Park for kids featuring a playground with foam padding, as well as a dog park and a fenced-in tennis court. Picnics and biking are also popular .
Legacy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Picnic spot and hockey rink, plus a splash pad and trails for workouts.
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
City oasis on a creek with forested slopes, hiking & biking trails & a large picnic shelter.
Edgebrook Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
Forested preserve featuring hiking & biking trails, birding & nature observation in a spacious area.
St. Mihiel Woods-East
4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Recreation spot with hiking/cycling trails, fishing & picnicking areas in a picturesque setting.
Diane Main Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Park with softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, fishing ponds & restrooms.
Kickapoo Meadows (Cook County Forest Preserve)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 266 reviews
Field for remote controlled model aircraft, offering a runway for planes & a pad for helicopters.
Lake Avenue Woods-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Picturesque park offering wooded paths, a stream, picnic tables & a modest nature center.
Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Forest & prairie nature preserve with a hiking trail, popular with bird watchers.
York Woods Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
County's oldest forest preserve, with 71-acre oak woodlands housing picnic shelters, trails & birds.
Harr Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Park for all ages featuring a playground and swings, plus tennis and basketball courts.
Janura Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews
Big park featuring baseball and soccer fields plus a dog run and basketball courts.
Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 250 reviews
Public park with a large grassy field & simple facilities, including a shelter & bathrooms.
Lincoln Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Dog-friendly grassy space, featuring a playground as well as basketball and volleyball courts.
Mattis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
23.8-acre park housing a trail, fishing pond & open space, plus picnic tables, benches & sculptures.
Shepard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Basketball court, playground and dog-friendly area at this well-maintained park.
Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Tranquil mid-city nature retreat featuring oak forest, marshlands & walking paths on 150 acres.
Raven Glen Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking, biking & horseback riding trails, plus a lake with 2 fishing piers.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Recreational area featuring a disc golf course, as well as facilities for volleyball, tennis, and pickleball.
West Main Community and Bark Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Spacious, dog-friendly park featuring a baseball field, a disc golf course, swimming holes and agility facilities.
Funks Grove Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Popular park with public restrooms and picnic tables, plus kid-friendly hiking trails.
Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Wooded area with footpaths & gravel trails for hiking & biking, with no dogs allowed.
Spears Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
This scenic park has trails for hikers, bikers & horses through wetlands & woods, plus picnic spots.
Whistler Woods Forest Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Tranquil green space on the Little Calumet River, with walking trails & picnic spots.
McNaughton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Undeveloped park consisting of trails winding through woodland & meadow habitat for native species.
Sunset Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Turf-fielded soccer venue with a driving range and a playground.
Peter J. Exner Marsh Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 226 reviews
116-acre conservation area featuring wetlands vegetation, a diverse bird community & several trails.
Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Large preserve featuring a lake for activities and picnic areas, along with biking and walking trails.
The Hollows Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Recreation & wildlife on 478 acres of varied ecosystems, from prairies to woods to basin marshes.
Arrowhead Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Park with a serene lake and bike and walking trails, plus a picnic pavilion.
Fabyan Windmill
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Relaxed attraction with a restored windmill and a Japanese garden, plus river and forest views.
Dahlquist Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews
City park with picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.
Bemis Woods South
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Shaded trails, picnic spots, and bridges dot this scenic forest preserve.
Coral Woods Conservation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Serene oak woodland area for walking and hiking with a dog-friendly policy.
Spring Lake Forest Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 reviews
Huge park features grasslands, wetlands, savannas & woodlands with rugged trails & picnic areas.
Blue Star Memorial Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Wooded park featuring rental bikes & paved trails, plus picnic areas & large open spaces.
Southern View Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Park and green space featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, and a pond.
Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Unspoilt glacial peat bog & woodland conservation area spanning 372-acres with 35 miles of trails.
Frank Holten Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 222 reviews
Expansive, clean park featuring a walking path, barbecue areas, playground and a golf course.
Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Picturesque preserve boasting oak and maple trees, as well as woods and hills, where canoeists, kayakers and boaters enjoy the Fox River and its trails.
Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
This iconic 245-acre forested nature preserve features hiking trails & birdwatching.
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
This forested area features monuments to historic explorers & many wildlife viewing opportunities.
Schoonmaker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Parks for both small & large dogs are available at this recreation spot with trails & a playground.
Sun Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
A 629-acre prairie & wetlands refuge with no lake access featuring wildlife views & hiking trails.
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