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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Illinois

Illinois has 164 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 108 cities and towns — Palos Park, Peoria, Lake Villa, Palatine and 104 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 5,454 reviews

Herod, IL

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic hiking, camping & picnic area featuring sandstone rock formations & a trail with benches.

Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,045 reviews

Collinsville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Swallow Cliff Stairs

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,181 reviews

Palos Park, IL

Scenic

2 flights of stairs with almost 300 steps in total, forming a loop & popular for cardio workouts.

Dan Ryan Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,208 reviews

Chicago, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Warrenville, IL

7 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic area with 9 miles of trails, picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, camping, tubing & more.

Moraine Hills State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews

McHenry, IL

10 miLoopMixedScenic

2,200+ acres of glacier-formed park with woods, wetlands & lakes for year-round sports & recreation.

White Pines Forest State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews

Mt Morris, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

385-acre forested park with a lodge & camping plus hiking, fishing, picnicking & wildlife.

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,344 reviews

Lake Forest, IL

MixedShadedScenic

Shoreline forest preserve with rolling terrain & trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,235 reviews

Yorkville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

1,350 natural acres for fishing, boating, hiking & hunting plus camping, picnicking & winter sports.

Bunker Hill Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,135 reviews

Niles, IL

Mixed

Forest preserve with prairie & groves offering hiking & biking paths plus scattered picnic tables.

Century Park Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,024 reviews

Vernon Hills, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Little Bear Lake park with fishing, basketball & volleyball courts, a baseball field & a playground.

Greene Valley

4.7 ★★★★★ 986 reviews

Bolingbrook, IL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Massive park with trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas & camping facilities.

Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 946 reviews

Carpentersville, IL

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Wooded nature preserve offering designated areas for horseback riding, hiking & picnicking.

Veteran Acres Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 957 reviews

Crystal Lake, IL

MixedLitScenic

Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.

Springbrook Prairie

4.7 ★★★★★ 955 reviews

Naperville, IL

7 miLoopMixedScenic

Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.

Glacial Park Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews

Ringwood, IL

5 miCrushed gravelShadedScenic

A park set on 3,400 acres of wetlands, prairie & glacial kames, with trails, canoeing & fishing.

Detweiller Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 828 reviews

Peoria, IL

Scenic

This 760-acre park features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields & more.

Old School Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Libertyville, IL

LoopScenic

A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.

Randall Oaks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews

West Dundee, IL

Scenic

141-acre park with a petting zoo, picnic spaces, playgrounds & areas for horseshoes & disc golf.

Oakhurst Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 702 reviews

Aurora, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.

Forest Glen Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 707 reviews

Chicago, IL

MixedScenic

Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 602 reviews

Beecher, IL

MixedScenic

Quiet nature preserve offering picnic tables and campsites, plus trails for hiking, sledding and horseback riding.

Wood Oaks Green Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 611 reviews

Northbrook, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with picnic areas, a playground, tennis courts, a pond, and walking paths.

Berens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 601 reviews

Elmhurst, IL

Spacious grounds offering ball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, a miniature golf course & more.

James Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 602 reviews

Evanston, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Urban recreation area offering a playground, athletic fields, basketball & tennis courts & gardens.

Illiniwek Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 577 reviews

Hampton, IL

LoopScenic

Riverside park with trails for hiking and biking, a lookout, and a campground.

Prospect Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews

Moline, IL

PavedScenic

Recreation spot with a kids' playground, walking trails & a fishing pond, plus disc golf & baseball.

Swallow Cliff Woods-North

4.8 ★★★★★ 518 reviews

Palos Park, IL

Scenic

Public park providing a restroom and picnic tables, plus trails for hiking, walking, and biking.

Meacham Grove Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

2.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Protected woodland groves, meadows & wetlands along the meandering Spring Brook Creek.

Kimball Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Rolling Meadows, IL

Scenic

Ball fields, a fishing & skating pond & picnic areas highlight this community park with bike trails.

Castle Rock State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Oregon, IL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

2,000 acres of river sports, trails & camping amid a nature preserve, bluffs, ravines & noted butte.

Lakewood Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 460 reviews

Wauconda, IL

MixedScenic

Preserve offering trails for hiking, horseback riding & winter recreation, plus a dog park & pond.

Jackson Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ 468 reviews

Simpson, IL

2 miMixedScenic

Popular 2-mile trail featuring a scenic waterfall and steep canyon walls for climbing and hiking.

Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Valmeyer, IL

LoopScenic

Hiking and walking trails along bluffs, with views of the Mississippi floodplains, plus some caves.

Wolf Road Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 432 reviews

Willow Springs, IL

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hilly forest preserve offering biking and hiking trails for all levels, plus picnic areas.

Centennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 427 reviews

Park Ridge, IL

Well-maintained recreational area with basketball courts, pools and sports fields.

Sinnissippi Park and Native American Mounds

4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews

Sterling, IL

PavedLitScenic

Relaxed park for frisbee, playground & baseball activities, plus picnic shelters.

Barrie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Oak Park, IL

Recreational areas featuring swings, slides and ballfields for baseball and soccer.

Stephens Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews

Moline, IL

25 mi

Unpretentious option offering multiple athletic fields, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

Centennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 393 reviews

Springfield, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, athletic fields, and a skateboarding area, plus picnic tables.

McDonald Woods Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Lake Villa, IL

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.

Indian Caves

4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews

Bourbonnais, IL

PavedScenic

Cave, waterfall and river haven with walking and biking trails and a playground.

50-Acre Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews

Evergreen Park, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Free park featuring dog-friendly areas, ponds, walking paths and frisbee golf courses, plus a barn, riding ponies, horses and chickens.

Prairie Point Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews

Oswego, IL

Paved

Field for softball, soccer, baseball and basketball, along with a skate park, picnic areas and playgrounds.

McCullough Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 374 reviews

Aurora, IL

Scenic

Riverfront, spacious park featuring a playground, soccer nets, free sports programs and picnic tables.

Commissioners Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 360 reviews

Alsip, IL

LitScenicDog-friendly

Pet-friendly space featuring a playground, volleyball courts and soccer pitches, plus picnic tables.

Castaldo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews

Woodridge, IL

Dog-friendly

Local park with 11 acres of multi-use fields, play areas, a volleyball court & a disc-golf course.

Palos Park Woods-North

4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Palos Park, IL

Crushed gravelScenic

Large forested area offering many multiuse trails, picnic space, boating, fishing & wildlife views.

Pleasant Ridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Fairview Heights, IL

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Spacious 95-acre park featuring a log cabin built in 1850, plus a playground & picnic facilities.

Sterne's Woods & Fen

4.8 ★★★★★ 328 reviews

Crystal Lake, IL

MixedScenic

Preserved forested area with a creek, ponds & walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails.

Lake Villa Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

Lake Villa, IL

Lit

Park featuring a caboose for kids, plus swings and picnic tables.

Cene's Four Seasons Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Shorewood, IL

Scenic

Community park with a playground, plus basketball and tennis courts.

John M Olin Nature Preserve (Nature Institute)

4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews

Godfrey, IL

MixedScenic

Steep limestone bluffs, sinkholes, and other karst formations are highlights of this preserve with varied hiking trails.

Saw Wee Kee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

Yorkville, IL

Natural surfaceScenic

Wildlife park with water activities, plus multi-use trails for BMX biking, horseback riding & more.

McKinley Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews

Channahon, IL

MixedScenic

Riemer Reservoir Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 320 reviews

Palatine, IL

Scenic

Public park with picnic tables and a restroom, plus disc golf, skateboarding, hiking, and sledding.

South Salk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

Rolling Meadows, IL

Dog-friendly

Community park featuring lighted ball fields, a basketball court & playground with climbing rocks.

Flick Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews

Glenview, IL

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic, and pool areas, plus baseball, tennis, and volleyball courts.

Eldridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 309 reviews

Elmhurst, IL

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring various athletic fields, a creek for canoeing & a lagoon for fishing & ice skating.

Russell Woods Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Genoa, IL

LoopScenic

Benches, trails, cabins and shelters are some of the amenities at this wooded nature preserve, which also includes a sledding hill.

Aldeen Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 301 reviews

Rockford, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful, clean, family-friendly park featuring trails for hiking, dog-walking and sledding.

Knolls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Lombard, IL

Scenic

Lakeside recreation area featuring exercise equipment, a playground and walking paths.

Independence Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Marquette Heights, IL

12 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & baseball fields, plus a playground.

St. Mihiel Woods-East

4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Tinley Park, IL

1 miPavedShadedScenic

Recreation spot with hiking/cycling trails, fishing & picnicking areas in a picturesque setting.

Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

Hoffman Estates, IL

9 miLoopMixedScenic

Forest & prairie nature preserve with a hiking trail, popular with bird watchers.

Nickol Knoll Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Arlington Heights, IL

1 miLoopPavedScenic

Scenic par 3 golf course on a hill with views of the Chicago skyline.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Lyons, IL

LitScenic

Family-friendly outdoor space featuring playgrounds, baseball courts and basketball courts.

Lincoln Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Aurora, IL

PavedDog-friendly

Dog-friendly grassy space, featuring a playground as well as basketball and volleyball courts.

Raven Glen Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Antioch, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve offering hiking, biking & horseback riding trails, plus a lake with 2 fishing piers.

Erfert Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 234 reviews

Lansing, IL

Scenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and walking and fishing spots, plus a restroom.

Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Palos Park, IL

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area with footpaths & gravel trails for hiking & biking, with no dogs allowed.

McNaughton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 220 reviews

Pekin, IL

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Undeveloped park consisting of trails winding through woodland & meadow habitat for native species.

Robinson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Peoria, IL

Scenic

A nature preserve makes up much of this dense 675-acre park, which also has picnic areas & trails.

Sunset Meadows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Arlington Heights, IL

Dog-friendly

Turf-fielded soccer venue with a driving range and a playground.

Dahlquist Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews

Rockford, IL

5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

City park with picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.

Sunset Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Champaign, IL

Boardwalk

Community area showcasing playgrounds, sports fields, grassy trails and a hill for sledding.

Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Rockford, IL

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Riverside hike in a gorge and forest that features a waterfall and a cave, plus scenic views.

Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

St. Charles, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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.

Weigand Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Naperville, IL

PavedShadedScenic

Quaint green space featuring picnic tables & benches, plus hiking trails & a seasonal sledding hill.

Prospect Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Clarendon Hills, IL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Charming venue with ponds, a dog-friendly trail and a playground.

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Antioch, IL

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Tranquil, 2.2-mile nature trail for hiking, dog walking, bird-watching, running and biking, with ponds and wetland views.

Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Elgin, IL

3 miLoopMixedShaded

This wildland habitat with a meandering creek offers multi-use trails & a horseback riding area.

Teason's Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Palos Hills, IL

3 miLoopPavedScenic

Family-friendly park with picnic tables, forested trails, and a public restroom.

Pioneer Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Willow Springs, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Large wooded preserve with picnic groves & trails for hiking & mountain biking.

Eagle Creek State Park Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Findlay, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded, lakefront recreation area offering hunting, fishing & camping, plus a golf course & resort.

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Bourbonnais, IL

PavedScenic

Park offering a 9-basket disc golf course plus riverfront views, benches and picnic tables.

Rocky Bluff Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Makanda, IL

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Loop trail with a waterfall, wildflowers, and river views, varying in difficulty from easy to challenging.

Fondulac Park West

4.6 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

East Peoria, IL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Arroyo Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Channahon, IL

MixedScenic

Playground for kids and adults, along with picnic tables and a creek at this scenic trail for hiking, with wood bridges.

McClaughry Springs Woods

4.9 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Palos Park, IL

5 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Nature trail system featuring a ravine and small creek amid hills and woods with picnic tables and birding opportunities.

Ray Lake Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Mundelein, IL

25 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Natural area with crushed gravel paths for walking, biking, and bird watching.

Leiseberg Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Bartlett, IL

Small park with picnic areas and a splash pad, plus playground equipment, a sledding hill, a tennis court and a sand pit for kids.

Fox Bluff Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Algonquin, IL

2.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Natural area of woodlands, wetlands & prairies offering quiet hiking trails & access to river.

Elburn Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Elburn, IL

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded nature preserve with winding trails and a grassy landscape, plus shelters for picnics.

Kieselburg Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Roscoe, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Wooded preserve offering picnic areas, a soccer field, and trails for hiking and remote-controlled aircraft flying.

Morrissey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Champaign, IL

LoopScenic

Community park with a kids' playground, tennis courts, open fields & a curved walking path.

East End Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 159 reviews

Belleville, IL

LitDog-friendly

Park with a children's playground, disc golf course, tennis courts, and picnic tables.

Westlake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park and lake known for its swans and sledding hills.

Grassy Lake Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Lake Barrington, IL

Crushed gravelScenic

This 689-acre nature preserve features a river, scenic overlooks, hiking trails & toilets.

Kress Creek Farms Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

West Chicago, IL

PavedScenic

Rolling neighborhood park with a playground, pond, disc-golf course & walking trails.

Oldfield Oaks

4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Darien, IL

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Wooded spot featuring hiking trails, a dog park and deer sightings.

Atwood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Rockford, IL

Scenic

Riverside park on an old artillery range with a bird-of-prey center & outdoor education facility.

Richard Young Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Yorkville, IL

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, pet-friendly space for hiking trails traversing prairies and forests.

Yankee Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Tinley Park, IL

3 miLoopPavedShaded

Relaxed, 3-mile trail for walking, jogging and biking, plus wooded surroundings, picnic tables and a dog park.

Dorrance Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 137 reviews

Port Byron, IL

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Baseball fields and soccer pitches found in an 81-acre forest preserve park, plus playground and trails for bikes and hiking.

Ebersold Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

LoopPaved

Relaxed park featuring a playground, a sledding hill, swings, soccer fields and nature trails.

La Vista Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Godfrey, IL

3 miPavedLitScenic

Dog-friendly park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, plus paved and dirt trails.

Kinsey Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Peoria, IL

Natural surface

Wooded area with mountain-biking trails featuring an Oz theme, plus walking paths.

Illinois River Bluff Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Peoria, IL

ShadedScenic

Rough, hilly hiking trail stretching 7 mi. along the Illinois River bluff from Camp Wokanda to Detweiller Park, with a tunnel under Illinois Route 6.

Kostner Park (Bellybutton Hill)

4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Midlothian, IL

Dog-friendly

Public park with a playground, open field, and a summer movie series.

Rocky Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Peoria, IL

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic park featuring numerous trails for walking and hiking, some quite steep and challenging.

Sand Creek Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Decatur, IL

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Heavily wooded reserve with meadows, streams, footbridges and 8 miles of trails for hiking and riding horses.

Heritage Oaks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Hawthorn Woods, IL

Large park featuring tennis and basketball courts, pond, and a baseball field, along with playgrounds.

Caboose Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Lake Villa, IL

Park featuring a playground and a sledding hill plus a train caboose.

Tawny Oaks Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Edelstein, IL

LoopShadedDog-friendly

Scenic woodland featuring hiking trails, picnic tables and a visitors center.

Gander Mountain Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Antioch, IL

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Rolling-hill park featuring steep hikes and wildflowers, plus a ski resort.

Campton Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

St. Charles, IL

LoopMixedLitScenic

Tranquil retreat offering wooded hiking paths, marshes, horse trails & hills with elevated vistas.

Pimiteoui Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Peoria Heights, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with picnic facilities and hiking trails, some with hills.

Merritt Prairie Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

DeKalb, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Beautiful hiking area, where dogs are permitted to roam free.

Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Prairie Du Rocher, IL

1.4 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Fossil-rich bluff features trails with sweeping vistas, steep inclines and wooden staircases.

Roosevelt Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Waukegan, IL

Scenic

Kids' play area and scenic trails dot this park with water views and playgrounds.

Foli Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

Plano, IL

PavedScenic

Park with a pond, trails, a lake and a disc golf course, plus fishing piers.

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Swansea, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Former golf course turned public space with trails for biking, walking and disc golf.

Homerding Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Worth, IL

Scenic

Relaxed spot featuring an open field for soccer and a hill for sledding in winter.

Springbrook Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Itasca, IL

MixedScenic

Park with scenic walkways and a nature center displaying hawks and owls.

Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Belleville, IL

75 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Nature preserve with short, kid-friendly hiking trails and informational placards.

Heritage Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Hanover Park, IL

Scenic

Basketball- and tennis-centered neighborhood park with playgrounds and a sledding hill, plus a lake and a dock.

Mt. Trashmore

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Evanston, IL

Park known for sledding on snowy nights, with some reviews referring to it as "Mount Trashmore".

Spring Creek Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Washington, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Area for hiking and woodland walks, featuring a nature trail and picnic tables.

Hoopers Hollow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

3 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Paved circuit and dog-friendly hill for dog walks and biking, featuring a playground for slides and swings.

North Branch Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Richmond, IL

75 miCrushed gravelScenic

Open sunrise to sunset, this 521-acre natural area offers hiking, horseback riding, biking, camping, and wildlife-watching.

North Salk Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews

Rolling Meadows, IL

Paved

Clean park offering disc golf and a playground, along with paved paths and a hillside for sledding.

Hart's Hill Park - Round Lake Area Park District

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Round Lake, IL

Park where visitors can pursue activities such as sledding, running, and walking.

Palatine Prairie

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Palatine, IL

Scenic

Nature preserve with disc golf and trails that are suitable for hiking with kids.

Burns Field Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Hinsdale, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Featuring tennis and basketball courts, this public park also has a playground and picnic tables.

Wahoo Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

East Dundee, IL

Woodsy park featuring a playground, swings, and walking trails.

Effingham TREC Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Effingham, IL

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with paved trails that wind through meadows and woods, over bridges, and alongside rivers.

Helgeson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Kankakee, IL

Scenic

Dayton Bluffs Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Ottawa, IL

Scenic

Nature preserve featuring trails, views and waterfalls as well as old oak trees, burial mounds and a cemetery.

Green Earth's - Brush Hill Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Carbondale, IL

5 miLoopScenic

Natural preserve on the edge of town offering a short, well-maintained trail through a forest.

Marl Flat Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Round Lake, IL

PavedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with trails, a pond, and a disc golf course.

Keepataw Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

Lemont, IL

LoopScenic

Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, a grass loop trail, and an overlook.

Rock Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Bourbonnais, IL

LoopScenic

Scenic outdoors spot featuring trails along a waterfall-filled river and creek.

Bohm Woods Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews

Edwardsville, IL

2 miLoopNatural surface

Nature preserve offering forests & grasslands, including a seasonal 90-acre hunting area.

SIUE Cross-Country Course

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Edwardsville, IL

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Lyon Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Yorkville, IL

ShadedScenic

Sprawling park featuring boardwalks and a hill offering walking paths and trails through a wooded landscape, plus geocaches.

Timber Trails Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

St. Charles, IL

Blackberry Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Sesser, IL

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Robert “Dutch” Schultz Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Palatine, IL

Lit

Calm open space that includes a lake, a playground, picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

Sledding Hill - Sunset Knoll Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Lombard, IL

Salt Lick Point and Water Reserve Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Valmeyer, IL

Scenic

Deer Grove West

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Palatine, IL

2.7 miLoopMixedShaded

Butternut Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Crystal Lake, IL

Ulrich Wildlife Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews

Morton, IL

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural environment with trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and creek walks on 72 acres.

Heron View Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Mahomet, IL

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Grant Woods Forest Preserve North

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Lake Villa, IL

Crushed gravelDog-friendly

Signal Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Belleville, IL

Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews

Hanover, IL

Bennett's Terraqueous Gardens

4.1 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

East Peoria, IL

Scenic

Shine Hill

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Mt Prospect, IL

Scenic

Pimiteoui Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Peoria Heights, IL

Scenic

Mount Hoy

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Warrenville, IL

Dog-friendly

Harley Woods

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

Elburn, IL

McNaughton Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Pekin, IL

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