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Trails with Water Fountains in Illinois

Illinois has 259 trails with water fountains in this directory, across 152 cities and towns — Champaign, Chicago, Aurora, Downers Grove and 148 more. Somewhere to refill mid-run instead of carrying every mile of water you need.

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.

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.

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Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,045 reviews

Collinsville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

The 606

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,198 reviews

Chicago, IL

2.7 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.

Mineral Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews

Pekin, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Champaign, IL

PavedLit

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

Hanover Park, IL

4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

948-acre park with a large lake, forests & wetlands, popular for boating, fishing & hiking.

Perry Farm Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,417 reviews

Bourbonnais, IL

PavedScenic

Vast park with fields, trails & riverside caves, plus a children's museum & a historic farmhouse.

Lords Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,311 reviews

Elgin, IL

Scenic

108 wooded acres with historic pavilion, museum & zoo plus playing fields, picnicking & water park

Southwind Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews

Springfield, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Accessible 80-acre park with a lake, 5 sensory gardens, a children's playground & sports facilities.

Bloomingdale Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 reviews

Chicago, IL

2.7 miScenicDog-friendly

This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.

Ty Warner Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews

Westmont, IL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Landscaped area with ballfields, tennis & bocce ball, spray park, trails & outdoor fitness station.

Catherine Chevalier Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews

Chicago, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.

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.

Gallery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,017 reviews

Glenview, IL

1.3 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.

Meadowbrook Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 943 reviews

Urbana, IL

LoopMixedScenic

Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.

Lippold Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 978 reviews

Crystal Lake, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park with ball fields, a disc golf course & a skateboard park, plus ponds & hiking trails.

McCollum Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 917 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

PavedLit

50-acre grounds with facilities for many sports plus horseshoes, mini-golf, hiking & picnics.

Waubonsie Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 914 reviews

Aurora, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.

Fairview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 873 reviews

Decatur, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Vibrant park with a pond & bike trail, plus an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a skate park.

Washington Park Botanical Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews

Springfield, IL

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Free garden with seasonal flowers, roses, trees, tropical greenhouses & a glass-domed conservatory.

Ben Butterworth Parkway West

4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews

Moline, IL

54 miPavedScenic

50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.

Gordon F. Moore Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews

Alton, IL

Scenic

Sprawling park with golf, tennis & baseball facilities & landscaped gardens over 704 acres.

Harms Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 769 reviews

Glenview, IL

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Wooded park bisected by the Chicago River, with paved & unpaved trails, picnic areas & wildlife.

Cicero Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews

Cicero, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with walking paths, a skating rink & events like concerts, carnivals & movie nights.

Deicke Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 755 reviews

Huntley, IL

ShadedScenic

This 28-acre park features an accessible school-themed playground, a baseball field & more.

Forest Preserves of Cook County

4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews

Matteson, IL

25 miPavedScenic

Wooded locale for hiking, picnics and kite flying, also home to deer and hawks.

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 738 reviews

Grayslake, IL

3.5 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Wildlife-filled prairie preserve on 1,200 acres with trails, seed library & snowmobiling in winter.

West Side Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews

Champaign, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain.

Emricson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews

Woodstock, IL

PavedScenic

Spacious park featuring a pool, playgrounds, ponds, trails, volleyball and baseball fields.

Edwardsville Township Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 701 reviews

Edwardsville, IL

ShadedDog-friendly

Community park featuring an open grassy field for recreation, plus a playscape & picnic pavilion.

Patriots Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 696 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Unassuming spot with nature trails, a pond for non-motorized boats & kids' play areas.

The Watershed Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 636 reviews

Edwardsville, IL

1 miMixedShadedLit

Protected forest, prairie & wetland habitat with paved walking trails & an education center.

Drost Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews

Maryville, IL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and gardens with hiking and biking trails. Picnic tables and pavilions are sprinkled throughout, and a playground, fishing access and a dog park are also available.

Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Kewanee, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational spot featuring many campsites along with a lake for fishing and hiking.

Prospect Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews

Moline, IL

PavedScenic

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

Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley

4.8 ★★★★★ 541 reviews

Schaumburg, IL

Scenic

Open-air museum on an 1880s German farm with a farmhouse and livestock, plus educational programs.

Deerpath Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 540 reviews

Vernon Hills, IL

PavedShadedScenic

Big park featuring fishing lakes, sports fields/courts, 3 playgrounds, a biking path & picnic space.

Grant Woods Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 542 reviews

Ingleside, IL

Crushed gravelShadedScenicDog-friendly

Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.

Martin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews

Loves Park, IL

PavedScenic

City park with a boat ramp and a playground for kids plus picnic tables and BBQ grills.

Ehlert Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Brookfield, IL

Lit

Large park featuring baseball/softball fields, splash pads and playgrounds.

Hononegah Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews

Rockton, IL

Scenic

Woodlands on the Rock River with sports fields & a boat launch, plus picnic shelters & campsites.

McGraw Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews

Bloomington, IL

ShadedScenic

Landscaped park with a playground, splash pad & water fountain, plus soccer & baseball fields.

Turner Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews

Roselle, IL

Paved

Large park anchored by a fishing pond with paved paths, ball fields & a playground with splash pad.

Fairview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Normal, IL

PavedLitScenic

Park featuring a pool, a splash pad and a playground, plus BBQ grills.

Kaufman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews

Champaign, IL

Paved

Relaxed nature space with a paved trail running around Lake Kaufman for walking and jogging.

Moorman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 428 reviews

Quincy, IL

PavedLitScenic

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

Long Grove, IL

1 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

242-acre nature preserve featuring 2.3 miles of trails, a playground & over 100 species of birds.

Centennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 427 reviews

Park Ridge, IL

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

Mt Vernon City Park Office

4.3 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews

Mt Vernon, IL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large outdoor area featuring play units, picnic tables and walking trails, plus several types of birds.

Benton City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Benton, IL

PavedShadedScenic

Large, clean family-friendly park offering baseball fields and playgrounds, plus paved trails.

Stephens Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews

Moline, IL

25 mi

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

Warren Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 402 reviews

Gurnee, IL

Scenic

Basketball courts and skateboard park among the amenities at this family-friendly park, featuring playgrounds and baseball fields.

Jones Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 405 reviews

Grayslake, IL

Scenic

Grays Lake park featuring a beach, a playground, volleyball courts, and picnic shelters.

Maxwell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews

Normal, IL

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Basketball court in a park known for its disc golf course.

Spring Rock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews

Western Springs, IL

ShadedScenic

40+ acres with a playground, athletic fields, lighted tennis courts, BBQ areas & flower gardens.

Dodds Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Champaign, IL

LitDog-friendly

Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens.

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.

Three Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Shiloh, IL

Scenic

Children's park, with playgrounds, a golf course, basketball courts, tennis courts and a lake.

Oriole Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Chicago, IL

PavedDog-friendly

This recreational park provides multiple athletic fields, playgrounds, a spray pool & paved trails.

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.

Centennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews

Tinley Park, IL

LitScenic

Lake and ponds with walking trails surrounding them. There’s also fishing, picnic areas and playgrounds.

James Pate Philip State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Bartlett, IL

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Home to a diverse array of wildlife, this open area offers a visitor center, picnic spots & trails.

Butterfield Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

Elmhurst, IL

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Various ball fields & courts plus playground, picnic area & recreation center with fitness programs.

Ron Gbur Sports Fields

4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Palatine, IL

Paved

This modest community park offers fishing, sport courts & fields, plus designated picnic areas.

Lake Villa Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

Lake Villa, IL

Lit

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

Reed-Keppler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

West Chicago, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

A little of everything, this 89-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.

Long Acre Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Fairview Heights, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly greenspace featuring a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews

Franklin Grove, IL

12 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a grist mill, winding trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.

Flick Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews

Glenview, IL

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Laramie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews

Skokie, IL

LitDog-friendly

Park with tennis & volleyball courts, lit sports fields, shelters & a playground.

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.

South Boulevard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Evanston, IL

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Park featuring a beach and a public restroom, popular for sunrise views.

Crabtree Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Barrington, IL

1.4 miLoopMixedShaded

Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.

Stuart Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Springfield, IL

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Open space with playgrounds, fenced dog areas and an agility course.

Underwood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Normal, IL

Scenic

Public green space with a playground and an outdoor theater.

Lindberg Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Oak Park, IL

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park with a gated playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and baseball and soccer fields.

Little Bear Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 285 reviews

Glenview, IL

12.6 miShadedScenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and splash pad, plus a maze and sandbox.

Forest Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews

Lake Forest, IL

BoardwalkLitScenic

37-acre park district facility with a 3/4-mile walking trail & a lakefront beach.

Kilgour Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Sterling, IL

5 miLitDog-friendly

Big park featuring basketball and tennis courts as well as a wooden playground, plus a dog run.

Delnor Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

St. Charles, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly memorial garden featuring a dog statue, a playground and a waterfall.

Chain O'Lakes State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews

Spring Grove, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

State park offering a campground, trails, lakes, a playground, and picnicking.

Laderman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 291 reviews

Belleville, IL

LoopPavedShadedLit

Tranquil park featuring a playground, swings and sculptures, plus trees, a trail and a soccer field.

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

Oak Brook, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded preserve (7-mile path) featuring a scenic waterfall, hiking trails and a nature museum.

Carle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

Urbana, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 11-acre park offers walking paths, a playground, a pavilion, a Lincoln statue & more.

Apple Orchard Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Bartlett, IL

Paved

Sprawling park featuring baseball, soccer, softball and basketball fields.

Hampe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Carol Stream, IL

Recreation facility featuring 2 playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields & a skate park.

Founders Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Beach Park, IL

60 miDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, ponds and open grassy spaces.

River Front Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

River Grove, IL

Scenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and walking trails, as well as summer events.

Rotary Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Galesburg, IL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

12-acre neighborhood park with a playground & splash pad, plus ice skating in the winter.

Legacy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Manteno, IL

LitDog-friendly

Picnic spot and hockey rink, plus a splash pad and trails for workouts.

Manners Park Office

4.4 ★★★★☆ 266 reviews

Taylorville, IL

LitScenic

Picnic-area, playground-equipped park featuring baseball fields and tennis courts, plus a pool.

Ferson Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

St. Charles, IL

Scenic

Waterside open space featuring playgrounds for kids, kayaking and fishing areas.

Diane Main Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Westmont, IL

BoardwalkLitDog-friendly

Park with softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, fishing ponds & restrooms.

Macktown Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Rockton, IL

Scenic

Harr Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Burbank, IL

Dog-friendly

Park for all ages featuring a playground and swings, plus tennis and basketball courts.

Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 250 reviews

Country Club Hills, IL

Dog-friendly

Public park with a large grassy field & simple facilities, including a shelter & bathrooms.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Lyons, IL

LitScenic

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

Volunteer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Romeoville, IL

Shaded

Sears Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Alsip, IL

Scenic

Picnicking, fishing, and a playground are featured at this park with a walking path and pond.

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

St. Charles, IL

Educational facility featuring live turtles, snakes and lizards among other animals.

Dragonfly Landing

4.6 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Lisle, IL

Parks with playgrounds, splash pads and picnic tables.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Homer Glen, IL

PavedDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring a disc golf course, as well as facilities for volleyball, tennis, and pickleball.

Shiloh Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Zion, IL

Park with a playground, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, and a pond, plus trails.

Kracklauer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

Mundelein, IL

Lit

Park with a swings and slides playground, plus some shaded areas.

Chandler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Macomb, IL

Scenic

City park providing a playground and picnic areas, plus a farmers market.

Shorewood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Shorewood, IL

MixedLit

City park featuring a disc golf course with concrete tees and bridges over creeks.

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.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Westmont, IL

Kid-friendly space with playground and ball fields, plus a zip line.

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.

Pekin Park Dist Sports Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Pekin, IL

PavedLit

Hesse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

O'Fallon, IL

Lit

Easygoing locale featuring trails for walking & biking, sports fields, playgrounds & picnic spots.

Chicago Portage National Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Forest View, IL

PavedDog-friendly

This forested area features monuments to historic explorers & many wildlife viewing opportunities.

Red Hawk Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews

Carol Stream, IL

PavedScenic

Community green space featuring a playground, swings and slides. Soccer fields.

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.

Richard D Irwin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Homewood, IL

Scenic

Clean, landscaped destination for picnics, baseball games and other sporting events.

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.

Gebhard Woods State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Morris, IL

Scenic

30-acre park featuring mature trees, tent camping, multiuse trails & picnic areas with grills.

Ravinia Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Gurnee, IL

Dog-friendly

Clean park featuring a playground for all ages, basketball courts, slides, jungle gyms and picnic tables.

Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Washington, IL

ShadedDog-friendly

Park with swings, slides, picnic areas, water pumps and a playground, including a 'tall' one.

Forest Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Woodridge, IL

Clean park featuring a playground as well as a series of tennis courts.

Aurora West Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Aurora, IL

Crushed gravelDog-friendly

715-acre park of prairie, marsh & woodland with a multi-purpose trail & a model airplane field.

Clifton Terrace Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

Godfrey, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring picnic areas, a playground and scenic views of the river.

Millennium Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Lindenhurst, IL

Park featuring an open space, a playground and a baseball field. Also on-site are picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, basketball hoops and a farm museum.

Wadsworth Village Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 171 reviews

Wadsworth, IL

1 miDog-friendly

Clean family-friendly park featuring basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer pitches.

Joliet Iron Works Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Joliet, IL

Paved

Tranquil park and historical ruins of a steel factory, plus trails for biking and walking.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

La Grange Park, IL

This area offers well-kept playgrounds and splash pads as well as a baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts and volleyball courts for organized play.

Simmons Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews

Aurora, IL

Park featuring a playground and picnic facilities, plus soccer and cricket fields.

Les Arends Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Batavia, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Small, wooded preserve offering fishing in the Fox River, picnic areas & trails for hiking & biking.

Happy Tails Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Pekin, IL

Natural surfaceShadedLitDog-friendly

Clean park for dogs to run off-leash, with light posts, chairs, fountains, shade and water bowls.

Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Cherry Valley, IL

Scenic

Tranquil park featuring trails, boating and river views.

Rosa Parks Commons

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Normal, IL

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Park with a playground for kids and fields for soccer.

Garden Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Evanston, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

City park offering a playground, picnic areas, and walking paths, plus beach access.

Clow Stephens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Plainfield, IL

4 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

Park with two playgrounds, clean walkways and a vast dog area.

Deer Run Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Cherry Valley, IL

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Rambling riverside prairie & forest preserve spanning 594.8 acres with hiking & horse-riding trails.

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Dixon, IL

Scenic

Riverfront river-view park, offering picnics, a fountain and a statue.

Gouin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Franklin Park, IL

Park with a baseball field plus an area for kids to play and a pool featuring water slides.

Whitlock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

MixedShadedDog-friendly

In addition to a playground, this park features a jogging trail, athletic fields & a picnic shelter.

Volunteer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Tinley Park, IL

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Popular park offering swings, slides and picnic tables, along with baseball fields.

Harry Lahood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Washington, IL

Shaded

Spacey park featuring playground equipment, a splash pad, and a basketball court.

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.

Morrissey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Champaign, IL

LoopScenic

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

New Haven Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Aurora, IL

PavedDog-friendly

A variety of baseball fields (2 diamond-shaped ones), plus a playground.

Jaycee Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Deerfield, IL

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Public park with picnic tables and a playground, plus a separate, fenced-in area for off-leash dogs.

Duffy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Evergreen Park, IL

Dog-friendly

Park with a baseball field, swings, and slides, and an annual fireworks display.

Medinah Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Medinah, IL

Lit

Clean, well-kept green space featuring a playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts.

Kress Creek Farms Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

West Chicago, IL

PavedScenic

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

Metter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Columbia, IL

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, and a library, plus a farmers market.

Russell Commons Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews

Alton, IL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Clean area for dogs and kids featuring bike trails and river views.

Lufkin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews

Villa Park, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Park, partly renovated place featuring a splash pad, picnic tables and a playground.

Lowell Parkway Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Dixon, IL

MixedScenic

Paved and unpaved path system for walking and biking, as well as running.

Wantz Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews

Loves Park, IL

Casual, outdoor space, mostly unshaded, with swings, slides and a climbing structure.

Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department

4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Godfrey, IL

Park-based recreational center providing a wide range of family events & athletic amenities.

PrairieWalk Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Lisle, IL

PavedScenic

Relaxed green space with a pond, play areas and a splash pad.

Timber Ridge Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

West Chicago, IL

2 miCrushed gravelDog-friendly

Protected natural area with 2 miles of trails, a picnic area & an 1890s living history farm.

Hidden Springs State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Strasburg, IL

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Secluded and tranquil outdoor area featuring ponds, playgrounds, camping spots and trails.

Roland Olson Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Roscoe, IL

PavedShadedScenic

Hiking, bird watching and prairie-restoration area featuring shaded trails.

Ebersold Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Downers Grove, IL

LoopPaved

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

Cresthaven Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Decatur, IL

Paved

Relaxed park featuring a playground for kids, pickleball courts and serene lawns, plus a basketball court.

Harms Woods-North

4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Morton Grove, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded preserve with trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.

Stookey Township Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

Belleville, IL

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a fenced dog-park and play areas for kids.

Happy Tails Dog Park - Buffalo Grove

4.2 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Buffalo Grove, IL

4 miShadedDog-friendly

Spacious area for dogs to socialize and run, often with divided space for smaller dogs.

Belk Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Wood River, IL

PavedLitScenic

Quiet park featuring picnic facilities, a playground, and a lake, plus a walking trail.

Childerley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews

Wheeling, IL

Shady, family-friendly playground, clean park with swings and slides, plus picnic tables and charcoal grills.

Hecht Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Mokena, IL

Paved

Well-maintained playground and local park featuring a variety of athletic fields: basketball, baseball and pickleball courts, plus tennis.

Beau Bien Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Lisle, IL

Paved

Park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus facilities for baseball.

Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Wadsworth, IL

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Scenic gravel route, featuring a lake, popular for hiking, biking and running.

Brooks (Oscar) Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Chicago, IL

PavedDog-friendly

This site features a rec center with fitness programs, horseshoe pits, tennis courts & ball fields.

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.

Somonauk Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews

Park Forest, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly venue for hikes, picnics and basketball and tennis play.

Byron Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 121 reviews

Addison, IL

Natural surface

Large park featuring a playground and sports fields as well as swings for kids.

Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Rockford, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural preserve with paved trails for biking and walking plus benches and a pond.

Hadley Valley - Route 6 Access

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Joliet, IL

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Biking, walking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in a protected landscape.

Aberdeen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Belvidere, IL

PavedLit

Family-friendly green space with baseball diamonds, tennis courts and playgrounds. Also on-site: volleyball and basketball courts, as well as soccer fields.

Tawny Oaks Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Edelstein, IL

LoopShadedDog-friendly

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

Oak Ridge Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Cherry Valley, IL

7.5 miMixedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with walking and equestrian trails, picnic tables, and a restroom.

Sycamore Trails Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews

Mt Prospect, IL

LoopShaded

Recreational park known for its playground featuring a pirate ship and a swing.

MEPRD Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Collinsville, IL

Paved

Park offering a variety of trails for walking, biking, and exercising, plus public restrooms.

Indian Mounds Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews

Quincy, IL

Children-friendly park with a public restroom, trails, and a bridge.

Nichols Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Jacksonville, IL

Scenic

Park with a pond for fishing, a playground, and picnic shelters, plus areas for R/C racing and dog walking.

Heritage Crossing

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Dixon, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverside venue with a fountain and a statue of Ronald Reagan, plus picnic areas, and a boat dock.

Bent Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Evanston, IL

Natural surfaceShaded

Shaded park with an open playground, a soccer field and tennis courts.

Centennial Trail - 2nd Street Access

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Lockport, IL

MixedScenic

Hiking area with picnic tables and a parking lot.

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Willowbrook, IL

Dog-friendly

Relaxed green space for kids and dogs, featuring a pond and picnic tables.

Echo Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews

Woodridge, IL

Shaded

Relaxed park featuring a playground with swings, slides and climbing areas, plus picnic tables.

Effingham City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Effingham, IL

Lit

Playgrounds and trails in a 30-acre park featuring a disc golf course, baseball and tennis facilities.

Mel Mc Kay Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews

Rock Island, IL

Paved

Park with pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a basketball court.

Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Wadsworth, IL

Dog-friendly

Natural area featuring a dog park.

Headwaters Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Elburn, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Rural park with a playground, hiking trails, and picnic areas, as well as dog-friendly paths.

Commissioners' Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Streamwood, IL

Relaxed new park featuring playgrounds for both little and bigger kids.

Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Sycamore, IL

2 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

35-acre parcel with virgin prairie & wetland areas, plus horseback riding, biking & walking trails.

Old Town Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

Lit

Park hosting a popular summer concert series and an annual Festival of Lights in December.

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.

Toalson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Champaign, IL

Scenic

Family-friendly outdoor space featuring picnic tables, a playground and a basketball hook.

Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Willowbrook, IL

Park with grassy fields, a playground and a fitness area.

Priory Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

River Forest, IL

Dog-friendly

Public park with a playground, baseball field, restroom, and trails.

Loman Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews

Granite City, IL

LitDog-friendly

Park with picnic tables and a playground that's good for kids' birthdays.

Castle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Vernon Hills, IL

Scenic

Lakeshore Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Oak Lawn, IL

Shaded

Park with a playground for kids, plus a pond for fishing.

Prairie View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Hickory Hills, IL

Paved

Paved, friendly park with two playground setups (one for tots and the other for kids), as well as a walking and biking trail.

Tate Woods Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews

Lisle, IL

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Park with basketball, baseball, and tennis courts, and a playground, plus a paved trail.

Wildflower Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Naperville, IL

Natural surfaceScenic

Recreational area with picnic tables, a playground, and a lake.

Lake Charles Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

Vernon Hills, IL

Scenic

Relaxed park with swings, slides and climbing structures, a pier and gazebos.

Pleasant Ridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Maryville, IL

Clean park featuring playgrounds, trails and picnic tables, plus pavilions.

Apollo Park South

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Homewood, IL

Park with baseball and soccer fields, plus picnic tables and a kids' playground.

Marjorie Davis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Elmhurst, IL

Family-friendly grassy space featuring a playground and a basketball court.

Larson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Urbana, IL

PavedDog-friendly

Public park featuring tennis courts, a children's play area, and a paved walking path.

Lakefront Trail - Dusable Harbor - 150 N

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Chicago, IL

Scenic

Popular 28-mile waterside route spanning 2 sides of the city and used for biking, running and walking.

Bellevue Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Belleville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Corman Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Decatur, IL

Kid-friendly park with playgrounds, pavilions and a walking trail.

Cary Park District Parks Department

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Cary, IL

LitDog-friendly

Great Western Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Lombard, IL

LitScenic

Marl Flat Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Round Lake, IL

PavedShadedScenic

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

J. Norman Jensen Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Rockton, IL

LoopScenic

Crow Island Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Winnetka, IL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Woodsy outdoor area featuring hiking trails and the 1837 Schmidt-Burnham Log House of the Winnetka Historical Society.

Wildlife Sanctuary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Chatham, IL

LitScenic

Family-friendly spot featuring a playground, swings and picnic tables amid the natural surroundings.

Arrow Wood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Aurora, IL

Paved

Rockford Rotary Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Cherry Valley, IL

Wood Dale / Itasca Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Wood Dale, IL

LoopPaved

Shaw Park - Round Lake Area Park District

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Round Lake, IL

Crushed gravel

Relaxed park featuring playground equipment, a basketball court, and a walking track.

Meyer Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Darien, IL

Shaded

Aux Sable Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Minooka, IL

LoopShaded

Markham Shkode Prairies - Paintbrush Prairie Nature Preserve

4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

Markham, IL

Natural surfaceLit

Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Rockford, IL

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Laid-back option for hiking, strolling, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing.

Mooney Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Highland Park, IL

0.3 mi

Wheaton Prairie Path Trail Head

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Wheaton, IL

Crushed gravel

Chamber Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Wheeling, IL

Dennis Johnson Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Machesney Park, IL

Welsh Park

4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews

DeKalb, IL

Brown Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Caledonia, IL

Cronin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Arlington Heights, IL

Brady Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews

East Peoria, IL

Dog-friendly

The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Chicago, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Loop Creek Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews

Belleville, IL

LoopPavedDog-friendly

City of Oak Forest Illinois

4 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews

Oak Forest, IL

Lions Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Winfield, IL

Colored Sands Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Rockton, IL

Robert Bernas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Westmont, IL

PavedScenic

Gateway Park - Round Lake Area Park District

4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Round Lake Beach, IL

Drafke Park, Bolingbrook Park District

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Bolingbrook, IL

Natural surface

Dogwood Acres Dog Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Sterling, IL

Dog-friendly

Prairie Path Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

Batavia, IL

PavedDog-friendly

Latoria Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews

Franklin Park, IL

Oaklane Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews

Northbrook, IL

LoopDog-friendly

Tamarack Trails Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Mt Prospect, IL

Millrace Isle Forest Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Rockton, IL

Colvin Grove Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Joliet, IL

Paved

175 acres of forest & wetlands for biking, hiking, birding & cross-country skiing.

Happy Trails Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Bartlett, IL

Lewandowski Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Oak Lawn, IL

Dog-friendly

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