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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Illinois
Illinois has 693 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 255 cities and towns — Chicago, Bolingbrook, Willow Springs, Elgin and 251 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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.
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 5,454 reviews
Scenic hiking, camping & picnic area featuring sandstone rock formations & a trail with benches.
Busse Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,482 reviews
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.
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.
Swallow Cliff Stairs
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,181 reviews
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
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.
Pottawatomie Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,135 reviews
Riverside area with full & mini-golf, a pool, boat rentals, a native garden & riverboat cruising.
Gillson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,150 reviews
Expansive reserve with beach access, swimming, sailing, picnicking, fitness trails, dog area & more.
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.
O'Fallon Family Sports Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,985 reviews
Sports park offering on-site parking, 8 ball diamonds, soccer pitches & changing facilities.
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.
Hessel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,544 reviews
A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more.
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.
Crystal Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,517 reviews
Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields.
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,344 reviews
Shoreline forest preserve with rolling terrain & trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.
Fabyan Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,340 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with a museum & historical windmill offering fishing, boating & biking.
Lords Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,311 reviews
108 wooded acres with historic pavilion, museum & zoo plus playing fields, picnicking & water park
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.
Forest Park Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews
Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory.
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,135 reviews
Forest preserve with prairie & groves offering hiking & biking paths plus scattered picnic tables.
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,111 reviews
This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Catherine Chevalier Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.
Paulus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,062 reviews
City park jutting into the lake & offering water access, a beach & a children's playground.
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.
Meadowbrook Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 943 reviews
Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.
North Park Village Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 941 reviews
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
Springbrook Prairie
4.7 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.
University of Illinois Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 923 reviews
Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants.
Lippold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 978 reviews
Public park with ball fields, a disc golf course & a skateboard park, plus ponds & hiking trails.
McCollum Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 917 reviews
50-acre grounds with facilities for many sports plus horseshoes, mini-golf, hiking & picnics.
Glacial Park Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
A park set on 3,400 acres of wetlands, prairie & glacial kames, with trails, canoeing & fishing.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 919 reviews
Polished community gathering place with water views, a playground, splash pad & outdoor music area.
Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 875 reviews
This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.
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.
West Ridge Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 858 reviews
Walking, bird-watching & fishing are popular in this lush, outdoor area with a large pond.
Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 876 reviews
Open green space with a tiered river overlook & panoramic views, plus a geyser fountain.
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.
Detweiller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 828 reviews
This 760-acre park features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields & more.
Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow
4.6 ★★★★★ 844 reviews
Scenic recreational area with a small lake offering a disc-golf course, playground & softball field.
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.
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 790 reviews
Preserve with 4 mi. of trails through forest, fields & wetlands, plus picnic areas & a playground.
Ben Butterworth Parkway West
4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.
Deer Grove East
4.7 ★★★★★ 790 reviews
1,500-acre preserve offering miles of trails for runners, cyclists & cross-country skiiing.
Gordon F. Moore Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Sprawling park with golf, tennis & baseball facilities & landscaped gardens over 704 acres.
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.
Half Day Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.
Old School Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.
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.
Deicke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 755 reviews
This 28-acre park features an accessible school-themed playground, a baseball field & more.
Thatcher Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
Forest Preserves of Cook County
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Wooded locale for hiking, picnics and kite flying, also home to deer and hawks.
Emricson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Spacious park featuring a pool, playgrounds, ponds, trails, volleyball and baseball fields.
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.
Forest Glen Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 707 reviews
Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
Park alongside the River Fox, featuring rapids, a playground and picnic tables.
Wilder Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Popular public space comprised of museums, formal gardens, play & picnic areas, sport courts & more.
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.
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 680 reviews
Urban oasis featuring fishing, a summer farmers' market & miles of hiking & biking trails.
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.
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.
Volkening Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 640 reviews
Public recreation area with boat rentals, fishing & picnic spots, along with a concession stand.
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.
Brownell Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 665 reviews
Nature area popular for its woodsy trails, mountain biking tracks & BBQ spots, plus creek fishing.
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
Large preserve offers hiking & snowshoeing nature trails with diverse wildlife & a small farm area.
Berens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 601 reviews
Spacious grounds offering ball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, a miniature golf course & more.
Dolton Park District
4.3 ★★★★☆ 655 reviews
Popular recreational area featuring picnic facilities, a baseball field, a clubhouse and more.
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.
Yukich Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Relaxed park featuring ponds and a 0.8-mile jogging route (with 2 other paths) that wraps around soccer and baseball fields.
Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 585 reviews
Family-friendly nature reserve featuring an easy trail around a pond and forest.
Potawatomi Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 580 reviews
Dog-friendly 781-acre nature preserve with hiking/biking trails, picnic tables & wildlife watching.
Centralia Foundation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Calm, clean and natural park with woodland trails, picnic tables and barbecues, plus disc golf.
Willow Stream Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
This 54-acre park includes an outdoor pool, basketball & tennis courts, picnic areas & bike paths.
Illiniwek Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Riverside park with trails for hiking and biking, a lookout, and a campground.
Prospect Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews
Recreation spot with a kids' playground, walking trails & a fishing pond, plus disc golf & baseball.
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.
Deerpath Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Big park featuring fishing lakes, sports fields/courts, 3 playgrounds, a biking path & picnic space.
William G. Stratton State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Public park with a boat launch and picnic areas, plus peaceful views of the lake.
Swallow Cliff Woods-North
4.8 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Public park providing a restroom and picnic tables, plus trails for hiking, walking, and biking.
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.
Rubio Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Scenic open space with cycling/walking paths, a picnic grove & deer & other local wildlife.
Emily Oaks Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Indoor nature center featuring interactive exhibits, classrooms, a playground, a garden & more.
Ehlert Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Large park featuring baseball/softball fields, splash pads and playgrounds.
Rock Springs Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Nature center with a museum exhibit and educational displays featuring the region's flora and fauna.
Schiller Woods-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Nature preserve featuring forests, a public restroom, picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.
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.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Playground and picnic site known for baseball, gazebos, a pond and a scenic water feature.
Brookfield Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Nature preserve with bike trails, jogging paths, and picnic tables where wildlife can be seen.
McGraw Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Landscaped park with a playground, splash pad & water fountain, plus soccer & baseball fields.
Petersen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Lakeside park with baseball & softball fields, tennis courts, play areas & picnic facilities.
Turner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Large park anchored by a fishing pond with paved paths, ball fields & a playground with splash pad.
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.
Paul E. Briese Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Rubber-floored playground with tall slides, grass and a small track.
Rosewood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Bustling beach area with sheltered swimming coves, a playground & a boardwalk promenade.
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.
Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Park featuring a pool, a splash pad and a playground, plus BBQ grills.
Kimball Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Ball fields, a fishing & skating pond & picnic areas highlight this community park with bike trails.
Route 66 Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 498 reviews
Theme spot saluting the famed highway & The Blues Brothers with an old-time ice cream stand & paths.
Castle Rock State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
2,000 acres of river sports, trails & camping amid a nature preserve, bluffs, ravines & noted butte.
Jackson Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 468 reviews
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
Hiking and walking trails along bluffs, with views of the Mississippi floodplains, plus some caves.
Kaufman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews
Relaxed nature space with a paved trail running around Lake Kaufman for walking and jogging.
Fairview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, and facilities for baseball, basketball, tennis, and skateboarding.
Wolf Road Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 432 reviews
Hilly forest preserve offering biking and hiking trails for all levels, plus picnic areas.
Chippewa Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
This forest preserve offers a picnic grove with a shelter along with wildlife & a fishing lake.
Lovelace Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Park of flowering pear trees & open spaces, with tennis courts, sports fields & a playground.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Tranquil nature area featuring trails for walking, picnics and biking, plus a playground.
Big Rock Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Woodland, marsh & prairie make up this 840-acre preserve with camping, hiking & horseback riding.
The Lakefill
4.9 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Park near Northwestern University on the shores of Lake Michigan offering lake views, biking and jogging trails.
Heron Creek Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
242-acre nature preserve featuring 2.3 miles of trails, a playground & over 100 species of birds.
Brent Hassert Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
Open space offering a picnic pavilion, soccer field, playground, splash pad & trails on 77 acres.
Lincoln Marsh
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
This urban oasis with woodlands, prairies & more provides recreational & educational activities.
Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Basketball court-equipped park featuring a playground and a disc-golf course. Picnic tables are also available.
Lake Renwick Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
This 839-acre wetland features bird nesting areas, trails & mounted scopes for wildlife viewing.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Well-maintained recreational area with basketball courts, pools and sports fields.
Sinnissippi Park and Native American Mounds
4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Relaxed park for frisbee, playground & baseball activities, plus picnic shelters.
Songbird Slough
4.5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
393-acre secluded preserve offering picnic space & a trail amid wetlands, fishing ponds & prairies.
Redmond Reservoir
4.6 ★★★★★ 424 reviews
Recreational park offering a jogging trail around a large pond, a playground, and fields.
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.
Benton City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Large, clean family-friendly park offering baseball fields and playgrounds, plus paved trails.
Stephens Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews
Unpretentious option offering multiple athletic fields, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
Paul Douglas Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
Public woodlands popular for bird-watching, with a paved cycling trail & an 18-hole golf course.
Warren Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
Basketball courts and skateboard park among the amenities at this family-friendly park, featuring playgrounds and baseball fields.
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.
Lakefront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Park with a beach, picnic areas, playground, and boat launch on the shore of Round Lake.
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.
Orland Grassland
4.6 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Prairie conservation area with a bike trail & walking paths, plus birdwatching opportunities.
Indian Boundary Park, Bolingbrook Park District
4.6 ★★★★★ 378 reviews
Recreational park with 62.4 acres featuring sports facilities, a playground, and a skate park.
Dodds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens.
Spring Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
Waterfront green space with baseball & soccer fields, walking trails, picnic areas & a playground.
Dam No. 1 Woods East
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Natural area featuring wooded walking trails, open spaces & local wildlife.
Three Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Children's park, with playgrounds, a golf course, basketball courts, tennis courts and a lake.
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.
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.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Lake and ponds with walking trails surrounding them. There’s also fishing, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Cook Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground and softball fields.
Ron Gbur Sports Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
This modest community park offers fishing, sport courts & fields, plus designated picnic areas.
Sterne's Woods & Fen
4.8 ★★★★★ 328 reviews
Preserved forested area with a creek, ponds & walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails.
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.
Ellsworth Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 380 reviews
Park with fishing on the Vermilion River, sports fields & courts, picnic areas & a playground.
Allison Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
One of many forest preserves within Cook County featuring a canoe launch & hiking & biking trails.
John M Olin Nature Preserve (Nature Institute)
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Steep limestone bluffs, sinkholes, and other karst formations are highlights of this preserve with varied hiking trails.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Park featuring a gazebo and sweeping riverfront views, plus a serene atmosphere.
Saw Wee Kee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Wildlife park with water activities, plus multi-use trails for BMX biking, horseback riding & more.
Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
This sizable tract of wildland landscape offers nature viewing opportunities & a multi-use path.
Springfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
This 44-acre tract offers fishing, sport courts & fields, a playground, a gazebo & walking paths.
Central Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 342 reviews
Sprawling expanse featuring a playground, tennis courts and a wetlands area.
Prairie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
City park in a scenic riverside setting offering bike & hike trails, disc golf & fishing access.
South Salk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Community park featuring lighted ball fields, a basketball court & playground with climbing rocks.
Flick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic, and pool areas, plus baseball, tennis, and volleyball courts.
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.
Redmond Recreational Complex
4.6 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Sprawling recreational center known for its lake, sport facilities, climbing wall & walking path.
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.
Alleghany Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Spot for baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, fishing, and picnics, plus a playground and trails.
South Boulevard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Park featuring a beach and a public restroom, popular for sunrise views.
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.
Underwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Public green space with a playground and an outdoor theater.
Jones Park
4 ★★★★☆ 342 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a fishing lake, as well as a playground and basketball courts.
Kiwanis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Recreational destination offering picnic tables, playgrounds and a disc golf course for all ages.
Knolls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Lakeside recreation area featuring exercise equipment, a playground and walking paths.
Willow Springs Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Forest preserve popular for its multi-use trails offers year-round outdoor recreation.
Delnor Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Dog-friendly memorial garden featuring a dog statue, a playground and a waterfall.
Sedgwick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic facilities, and sports courts for basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
Arie Crown Forest
4.4 ★★★★☆ 292 reviews
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails, lake views, and picnic areas.
River Trail Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Children's park with exhibits for seeing live rescue animals like snakes, turtles, birds, owls and bald eagles.
Independence Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Wooded park featuring hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & baseball fields, plus a playground.
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.
Elliott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Park with a lakeside trail, picnic areas, and playground, plus opportunities for biking and jogging.
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.
Apple Orchard Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Sprawling park featuring baseball, soccer, softball and basketball fields.
Hampe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Recreation facility featuring 2 playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields & a skate park.
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.
River Front Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and walking trails, as well as summer events.
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.
Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 268 reviews
Ball fields, batting cages, bocce & bean-bag toss are offered at this park with picnicking.
Ferson Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Waterside open space featuring playgrounds for kids, kayaking and fishing areas.
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