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Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in Illinois
Illinois has 388 trails with stroller and wheelchair access in this directory, across 168 cities and towns — Bolingbrook, Tinley Park, Willow Springs, Chicago and 164 more. Hard, smooth and step-free: what a jogging stroller or a wheelchair needs.
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.
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.
Lilacia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,570 reviews
Historic public garden specializing in lilacs (200+ varieties) & tulips (50+), with a picnic area.
Kankakee River State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,184 reviews
4,000 acres along 11 miles of river for year-round outdoor sporting & recreation plus horse stables.
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.
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.
Hessel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,544 reviews
A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more.
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.
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.
Bowen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,238 reviews
Flower gardens, forest & an exercise trail, plus a skate park, arts center & local history museum.
Forest Park Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews
Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory.
Lake Storey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,163 reviews
Fishing is allowed with a permit at this public park located on the shores of Lake Storey.
Catherine Chevalier Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.
St. James Farm Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.
Belvidere Park District
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Landscaped green space for walking and fishing, with picnic tables, a playground and a dam.
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.
Veteran Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 957 reviews
Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Half Day Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.
Harms Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Wooded park bisected by the Chicago River, with paved & unpaved trails, picnic areas & wildlife.
Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 746 reviews
100-acre woodland & prairie garden honoring Abraham Lincoln, with trails, bridges & a pond.
Thatcher Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
Randall Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews
141-acre park with a petting zoo, picnic spaces, playgrounds & areas for horseshoes & disc golf.
Peck Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 709 reviews
Expansive park with biking trails, picnic areas, a nature center, sports fields & an amphitheater.
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.
Wilder Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Popular public space comprised of museums, formal gardens, play & picnic areas, sport courts & more.
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 680 reviews
Urban oasis featuring fishing, a summer farmers' market & miles of hiking & biking trails.
Wolfe Wildlife Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Wetlands wildlife habitat with walking/biking trails, a viewing deck & year-round nature programs.
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.
Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 602 reviews
Quiet nature preserve offering picnic tables and campsites, plus trails for hiking, sledding and horseback 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.
Berens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 601 reviews
Spacious grounds offering ball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, a miniature golf course & more.
Big Marsh Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.
Prospect Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews
Recreation spot with a kids' playground, walking trails & a fishing pond, plus disc golf & baseball.
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.
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.
Martin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews
City park with a boat ramp and a playground for kids plus picnic tables and BBQ grills.
North Aurora Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Island recreation area featuring playgrounds and bike trails, plus river access.
Brookfield Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Nature preserve with bike trails, jogging paths, and picnic tables where wildlife can be seen.
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.
Midlothian Meadows
4.5 ★★★★★ 498 reviews
Sprawling woodland preserve offers various hiking & biking trails & paved paths, plus picnic areas.
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.
Wolf Road Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 432 reviews
Hilly forest preserve offering biking and hiking trails for all levels, plus picnic areas.
Big Rock Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Woodland, marsh & prairie make up this 840-acre preserve with camping, hiking & horseback riding.
Millennium Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Seasonal water play for kids 10 & under with sprays & geysers, picnic areas & a playground.
Moorman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Park, also featuring a playground, for baseball, basketball and volleyball games, plus picnic spots and miniature golf.
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.
Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Basketball court-equipped park featuring a playground and a disc-golf course. Picnic tables are also available.
Redmond Reservoir
4.6 ★★★★★ 424 reviews
Recreational park offering a jogging trail around a large pond, a playground, and fields.
Danada Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.
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.
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.
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.
Jerome Huppert Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Forested open space along the Des Plaines River, with hiking, wildlife sightings & a picnic shelter.
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.
Spring Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
Waterfront green space with baseball & soccer fields, walking trails, picnic areas & a playground.
Three Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Children's park, with playgrounds, a golf course, basketball courts, tennis courts and a lake.
Spring Creek Reservoir
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Scenic 90-acre nature preserve featuring a paved trail, picnic tables & a reservoir for fishing.
McCullough Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 374 reviews
Riverfront, spacious park featuring a playground, soccer nets, free sports programs and picnic tables.
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.
Butterfield Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Various ball fields & courts plus playground, picnic area & recreation center with fitness programs.
Betty Russell Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Grassy space with a skate park, playground, baseball & soccer fields, plus a seasonal ice rink.
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.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Park featuring a gazebo and sweeping riverfront views, plus a serene atmosphere.
Long Acre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Family-friendly greenspace featuring a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Prairie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
City park in a scenic riverside setting offering bike & hike trails, disc golf & fishing access.
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.
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.
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.
Miami Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
113 acres of restored woodlands & prairies, featuring a 1.5-mile paved path for biking & walking.
Crabtree Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.
Afton Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Scenic hiking area full of restored prairies and paths for nature walks, picnics and dog walks.
Woodscreek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
40-acre park with a castle-themed playground & seasonal splash pad, plus a bike path & fishing pier.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Clean, kid-friendly site with a playground and tennis courts, plus basketball, baseball and volleyball fields.
Hickory Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Sizable space featuring diverse wildlife & plant species, with trails & paved paths open year-round.
Lake Avenue Woods-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Picturesque park offering wooded paths, a stream, picnic tables & a modest nature center.
Nickol Knoll Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Scenic par 3 golf course on a hill with views of the Chicago skyline.
Pioneer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park featuring baseball and soccer fields, a splash pad and a playground.
Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
5.5 wooded acres offer paved trails, resting benches & native wildlife including a butterfly garden.
Shiloh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, and a pond, plus 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.
Sunset Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Turf-fielded soccer venue with a driving range and a playground.
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.
Arrowhead Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Park with a serene lake and bike and walking trails, plus a picnic pavilion.
Bemis Woods South
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Shaded trails, picnic spots, and bridges dot this scenic forest preserve.
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.
Ballard Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Relaxed refuge featuring wooded trails, prairie and wetlands environments, plus a visitor center.
Weigand Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Quaint green space featuring picnic tables & benches, plus hiking trails & a seasonal sledding hill.
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
This forested area features monuments to historic explorers & many wildlife viewing opportunities.
Millennium Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 208 reviews
New and clean playground, as well as swings at this cozy park with picnic tables and slides.
Humiston Woods Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Scenic preserve with hiking paths, deer and wildflowers, as well as a fishing pond for kids.
Prospect Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Charming venue with ponds, a dog-friendly trail and a playground.
Wauconda Park District
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Community park featuring ball fields, a playground, picnic tables and a gym.
Openlands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan: Main Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Lakeside nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking, trails, and murals.
Glaeser Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Spacious park featuring playgrounds for kids and baseball fields, plus a pavilion.
Robert C. Porter Family Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Walking trails, ponds & a kids' playground in a natural setting with a restored prairie area.
Richard D Irwin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Clean, landscaped destination for picnics, baseball games and other sporting events.
Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
This wildland habitat with a meandering creek offers multi-use trails & a horseback riding area.
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
67-acre nature center with trails, meadows & ponds for hiking & wildlife-watching any time of year.
Teason's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Family-friendly park with picnic tables, forested trails, and a public restroom.
Buffalo Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews
Located near stables, this tranquil open space & popular picnic spot has forested trails for riding.
Joe Orr Woods (Cook County Forest Preserve)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 192 reviews
Nature preserve with picnic tables and a public restroom, plus walking and biking paths.
Pioneer Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Large wooded preserve with picnic groves & trails for hiking & mountain biking.
Forest Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground as well as a series of tennis courts.
Citizens Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Family park with a large playground, plus basketball and tennis courts and the option to rent a treehouse.
Aurora West Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
715-acre park of prairie, marsh & woodland with a multi-purpose trail & a model airplane field.
Burr Oak Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Expansive, clean, scenic park with trails, picnic tables and a pavilion for parties.
Butler Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
58-acre park with baseball/football fields, paths & a playground, plus fishing, picnic areas & BBQs.
Montgomery Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Relaxed, clean park featuring playgrounds for kids, a riverside trail and live music performances.
Great Western Trail - St. Charles Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Large nature area with miles-long paths for hiking, biking and running.
Browning Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Clean park featuring playground equipment, a track and a stadium.
Knox Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Park offering a pool, a playground and a skatepark and featuring tennis, baseball and soccer fields.
Lake Harriet Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Lakeside park featuring picnic areas, a walking/biking trail, and fishing.
Bill Klingner Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Open space featuring a disc-golf course, walking trails & a playground in a picturesque setting.
Ray M. Schon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Kids' space with a playground, a pond for fishing and geese, as well as walking trails.
Les Arends Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Small, wooded preserve offering fishing in the Fox River, picnic areas & trails for hiking & biking.
McClaughry Springs Woods
4.9 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Nature trail system featuring a ravine and small creek amid hills and woods with picnic tables and birding opportunities.
Salt Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a baseball field.
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
State park featuring picnic and barbecue areas, as well as a playground, camping, and kayaking.
Volunteer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Popular park offering swings, slides and picnic tables, along with baseball fields.
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Park-based education center with year-round programs & events including a summer butterfly house.
St. Paul Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Verdant space ideal for picnics and drives features plenty of picnic benches, plus deer sightings.
Elburn Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Wooded nature preserve with winding trails and a grassy landscape, plus shelters for picnics.
Black Partridge Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews
80-acre park in a ravine by a creek offering trails, a picnic area & a stone bridge.
Westlake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Park and lake known for its swans and sledding hills.
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
A 176.3-acre woodland conservation area steeped in Native American heritage with a 1.7-mile trail.
Centennial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Relaxed, tree-filled park featuring a paved trail for walking, running and biking.
Bruce Ream Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Kid-friendly outdoor space offering baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and soccer pitches, plus a splash park.
Evans Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Wooded preserve featuring wide trails, picnic areas and encounters with birds, deer and other wildlife.
Kickapoo Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Park popular for cycling, hiking and dog-walking, plus trail runs and strolls.
Possum Hollow Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews
Forested nature preserver featuring a creek, picnic areas & shelters, trails & more.
Schuth’s Grove
4.4 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews
Area with a river, picnic tables, trails for walking dogs and forest views.
Columbia Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Peaceful, dog-friendly wooded area with a riverbank for anglers, as well as bike trails.
Hasbrook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Local park, featuring a pond and a playground, along with tennis and basketball courts, and baseball fields. Also known for its walking path, the park has a small lake with ducks, as well as a park district building, a tennis court, a basketball court and a playground for kids.
McCormick Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Relaxed spot with deer sightings and flagstone structure for parties, plus space for picnics.
Lowell Parkway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Paved and unpaved path system for walking and biking, as well as running.
Busse Woods Grove 27
4.6 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Large park for hiking, biking and fishing, plus a picnicking area.
Yankee Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Relaxed, 3-mile trail for walking, jogging and biking, plus wooded surroundings, picnic tables and a dog park.
PrairieWalk Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Relaxed green space with a pond, play areas and a splash pad.
Illinois Canyon
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Mellow, circa 1-mile hike featuring a winding creek and waterfalls, plus canyon views.
La Vista Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, plus paved and dirt trails.
Beulah Park Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Scenic park featuring a playground, a creek and an open-air trail network for walking and biking.
Harms Woods-North
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Wooded preserve with trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
Goose Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and swings, as well as multiple playgrounds for kids.
Sand Ridge Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Bird-heavy nature center featuring walking paths, exhibits, cabins and staff-led activities.
Stookey Township Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Clean park featuring a fenced dog-park and play areas for kids.
Phipps Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Open, grassy area surrounded by woodlands, offering nature trails, picnic shelter & a playground.
Hecht Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Well-maintained playground and local park featuring a variety of athletic fields: basketball, baseball and pickleball courts, plus tennis.
Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews
This 330-acre wildlife refuge features prime birdwatching, a heron rookery & trails.
Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve offering trails, fossil programs, and sky walks, plus skiing in the winter.
Beau Bien Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus facilities for baseball.
Fort Daniel Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Lush park featuring miles of trails along with picnic tables, a playground and a pavilion.
Sauk Trail Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Forested 630-acre area bounded by a Native American thoroughfare, with trails, picnicking & a lake.
Hoover Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Nature area featuring horseback trails, prairies and camping, plus educational programs.
Hidden Pond Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Park featuring woods, trails, horse riding, deer and a pond.
Algonquin Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Local forest preserve with trails, fishing & picnicking areas & seasonal wildflowers.
Lake Terramere Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Playground and lake park with swings, slides and picnic tables, ideal for kids.
Indian Mounds Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews
Children-friendly park with a public restroom, trails, and a bridge.
McCarthy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Sprawling park with batting cages, a skate park and mini golf.
Fridh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, plus sand-volleyball and basketball courts.
Glidden Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 117 reviews
Park offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, plus a jogging path and picnic tables.
Prairie Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Sprawling sports-oriented park featuring baseball fields, playgrounds and walking trails.
Sunset Bridge Meadow
4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Relaxed area, featuring a scenic trail beside the Des Plaines River and open fields.
Big Bend Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Nature preserve offering picnic tables and opportunities to fish.
Patriots Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Park with a playground, basketball court, and baseball field, plus swings and slides.
Nichols Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Park with a pond for fishing, a playground, and picnic shelters, plus areas for R/C racing and dog walking.
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