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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.
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.
The 606
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,198 reviews
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.
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.
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews
948-acre park with a large lake, forests & wetlands, popular for boating, fishing & hiking.
Perry Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,417 reviews
Vast park with fields, trails & riverside caves, plus a children's museum & a historic farmhouse.
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.
Bloomingdale Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 reviews
This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.
Ty Warner Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews
Landscaped area with ballfields, tennis & bocce ball, spray park, trails & outdoor fitness station.
Catherine Chevalier Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.
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.
Meadowbrook Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 943 reviews
Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.
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.
Waubonsie Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.
Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
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
Free garden with seasonal flowers, roses, trees, tropical greenhouses & a glass-domed conservatory.
Ben Butterworth Parkway West
4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.
Gordon F. Moore Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Sprawling park with golf, tennis & baseball facilities & landscaped gardens over 704 acres.
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.
Forest Preserves of Cook County
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Wooded locale for hiking, picnics and kite flying, also home to deer and hawks.
Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 738 reviews
Wildlife-filled prairie preserve on 1,200 acres with trails, seed library & snowmobiling in winter.
West Side Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain.
Emricson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Spacious park featuring a pool, playgrounds, ponds, trails, volleyball and baseball fields.
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.
The Watershed Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Protected forest, prairie & wetland habitat with paved walking trails & an education center.
Drost Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and gardens with hiking and biking trails. Picnic tables and pavilions are sprinkled throughout, and a playground, fishing access and a dog park are also available.
Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Recreational spot featuring many campsites along with a lake for fishing and hiking.
Prospect Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews
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
Open-air museum on an 1880s German farm with a farmhouse and livestock, plus educational programs.
Deerpath Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Big park featuring fishing lakes, sports fields/courts, 3 playgrounds, a biking path & picnic space.
Grant Woods Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.
Martin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews
City park with a boat ramp and a playground for kids plus picnic tables and BBQ grills.
Ehlert Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Large park featuring baseball/softball fields, splash pads and playgrounds.
Hononegah Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Woodlands on the Rock River with sports fields & a boat launch, plus picnic shelters & campsites.
McGraw Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Landscaped park with a playground, splash pad & water fountain, plus soccer & baseball fields.
Turner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Large park anchored by a fishing pond with paved paths, ball fields & a playground with splash pad.
Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Park featuring a pool, a splash pad and a playground, plus BBQ grills.
Kaufman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews
Relaxed nature space with a paved trail running around Lake Kaufman for walking and jogging.
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.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Well-maintained recreational area with basketball courts, pools and sports 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.
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.
Jones Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Grays Lake park featuring a beach, a playground, volleyball courts, and picnic shelters.
Maxwell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Basketball court in a park known for its disc golf course.
Spring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
40+ acres with a playground, athletic fields, lighted tennis courts, BBQ areas & flower gardens.
Dodds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens.
50-Acre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Free park featuring dog-friendly areas, ponds, walking paths and frisbee golf courses, plus a barn, riding ponies, horses and chickens.
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.
Castaldo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Local park with 11 acres of multi-use fields, play areas, a volleyball court & a disc-golf course.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
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
Home to a diverse array of wildlife, this open area offers a visitor center, picnic spots & trails.
Butterfield Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Various ball fields & courts plus playground, picnic area & recreation center with fitness programs.
Ron Gbur Sports Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
This modest community park offers fishing, sport courts & fields, plus designated picnic areas.
Lake Villa Township Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Park featuring a caboose for kids, plus swings and picnic tables.
Reed-Keppler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
A little of everything, this 89-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.
Long Acre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Family-friendly greenspace featuring a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Clean park featuring a grist mill, winding trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.
Flick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic, and pool areas, plus baseball, tennis, and volleyball courts.
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.
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.
Lindberg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Park with a gated playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and baseball and soccer fields.
Little Bear Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and splash pad, plus a maze and sandbox.
Forest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
37-acre park district facility with a 3/4-mile walking trail & a lakefront beach.
Kilgour Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Big park featuring basketball and tennis courts as well as a wooden playground, plus a dog run.
Delnor Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Dog-friendly memorial garden featuring a dog statue, a playground and a waterfall.
Chain O'Lakes State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
State park offering a campground, trails, lakes, a playground, and picnicking.
Laderman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 291 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a playground, swings and sculptures, plus trees, a trail and a soccer field.
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Wooded preserve (7-mile path) featuring a scenic waterfall, hiking trails and a nature museum.
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.
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.
Legacy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Picnic spot and hockey rink, plus a splash pad and trails for workouts.
Manners Park Office
4.4 ★★★★☆ 266 reviews
Picnic-area, playground-equipped park featuring baseball fields and tennis courts, plus a pool.
Ferson Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Waterside open space featuring playgrounds for kids, kayaking and fishing areas.
Diane Main Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Park with softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, fishing ponds & restrooms.
Harr Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Park for all ages featuring a playground and swings, plus tennis and basketball courts.
Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 250 reviews
Public park with a large grassy field & simple facilities, including a shelter & bathrooms.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor space featuring playgrounds, baseball courts and basketball courts.
Sears Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Picnicking, fishing, and a playground are featured at this park with a walking path and pond.
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Educational facility featuring live turtles, snakes and lizards among other animals.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Recreational area featuring a disc golf course, as well as facilities for volleyball, tennis, and pickleball.
Shiloh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, and a pond, plus trails.
Kracklauer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park with a swings and slides playground, plus some shaded areas.
Chandler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
City park providing a playground and picnic areas, plus a farmers market.
Shorewood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
City park featuring a disc golf course with concrete tees and bridges over creeks.
Dahlquist Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews
City park with picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.
Sunset Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Community area showcasing playgrounds, sports fields, grassy trails and a hill for sledding.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Kid-friendly space with playground and ball fields, plus a zip line.
Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Riverside hike in a gorge and forest that features a waterfall and a cave, plus scenic views.
Hesse Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Easygoing locale featuring trails for walking & biking, sports fields, playgrounds & picnic spots.
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
This forested area features monuments to historic explorers & many wildlife viewing opportunities.
Red Hawk Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews
Community green space featuring a playground, swings and slides. Soccer fields.
Pine Dunes Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
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
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.
Teason's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Family-friendly park with picnic tables, forested trails, and a public restroom.
Gebhard Woods State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
30-acre park featuring mature trees, tent camping, multiuse trails & picnic areas with grills.
Ravinia Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
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
Park with swings, slides, picnic areas, water pumps and a playground, including a 'tall' one.
Forest Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground as well as a series of tennis courts.
Aurora West Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
715-acre park of prairie, marsh & woodland with a multi-purpose trail & a model airplane field.
Clifton Terrace Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews
Recreational area featuring picnic areas, a playground and scenic views of the river.
Millennium Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
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
Clean family-friendly park featuring basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer pitches.
Joliet Iron Works Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Tranquil park and historical ruins of a steel factory, plus trails for biking and walking.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
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
Park featuring a playground and picnic facilities, plus soccer and cricket fields.
Les Arends Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Small, wooded preserve offering fishing in the Fox River, picnic areas & trails for hiking & biking.
Happy Tails Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
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
Tranquil park featuring trails, boating and river views.
Rosa Parks Commons
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park with a playground for kids and fields for soccer.
Garden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
City park offering a playground, picnic areas, and walking paths, plus beach access.
Clow Stephens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Park with two playgrounds, clean walkways and a vast dog area.
Deer Run Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Rambling riverside prairie & forest preserve spanning 594.8 acres with hiking & horse-riding trails.
Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Riverfront river-view park, offering picnics, a fountain and a statue.
Gouin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Park with a baseball field plus an area for kids to play and a pool featuring water slides.
Whitlock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
In addition to a playground, this park features a jogging trail, athletic fields & a picnic shelter.
Volunteer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Popular park offering swings, slides and picnic tables, along with baseball fields.
Harry Lahood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Spacey park featuring playground equipment, a splash pad, and a basketball court.
Elburn Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Wooded nature preserve with winding trails and a grassy landscape, plus shelters for picnics.
Morrissey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Community park with a kids' playground, tennis courts, open fields & a curved walking path.
New Haven Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
A variety of baseball fields (2 diamond-shaped ones), plus a playground.
Jaycee Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Public park with picnic tables and a playground, plus a separate, fenced-in area for off-leash dogs.
Duffy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Park with a baseball field, swings, and slides, and an annual fireworks display.
Medinah Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Clean, well-kept green space featuring a playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts.
Kress Creek Farms Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Rolling neighborhood park with a playground, pond, disc-golf course & walking trails.
Metter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Park featuring a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, and a library, plus a farmers market.
Russell Commons Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews
Clean area for dogs and kids featuring bike trails and river views.
Lufkin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Park, partly renovated place featuring a splash pad, picnic tables and a playground.
Lowell Parkway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Paved and unpaved path system for walking and biking, as well as running.
Wantz Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews
Casual, outdoor space, mostly unshaded, with swings, slides and a climbing structure.
Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Park-based recreational center providing a wide range of family events & athletic amenities.
PrairieWalk Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Relaxed green space with a pond, play areas and a splash pad.
Timber Ridge Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Protected natural area with 2 miles of trails, a picnic area & an 1890s living history farm.
Hidden Springs State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Secluded and tranquil outdoor area featuring ponds, playgrounds, camping spots and trails.
Roland Olson Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Hiking, bird watching and prairie-restoration area featuring shaded trails.
Ebersold Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, a sledding hill, swings, soccer fields and nature trails.
Cresthaven Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground for kids, pickleball courts and serene lawns, plus a basketball court.
Harms Woods-North
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Wooded preserve with trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
Stookey Township Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Clean park featuring a fenced dog-park and play areas for kids.
Happy Tails Dog Park - Buffalo Grove
4.2 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Spacious area for dogs to socialize and run, often with divided space for smaller dogs.
Belk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Quiet park featuring picnic facilities, a playground, and a lake, plus a walking trail.
Childerley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Shady, family-friendly playground, clean park with swings and slides, plus picnic tables and charcoal grills.
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.
Beau Bien Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus facilities for baseball.
Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Scenic gravel route, featuring a lake, popular for hiking, biking and running.
Brooks (Oscar) Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
This site features a rec center with fitness programs, horseshoe pits, tennis courts & ball fields.
Heritage Oaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Large park featuring tennis and basketball courts, pond, and a baseball field, along with playgrounds.
Somonauk Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews
Family-friendly venue for hikes, picnics and basketball and tennis play.
Byron Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 121 reviews
Large park featuring a playground and sports fields as well as swings for kids.
Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Natural preserve with paved trails for biking and walking plus benches and a pond.
Hadley Valley - Route 6 Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Biking, walking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in a protected landscape.
Aberdeen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
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
Scenic woodland featuring hiking trails, picnic tables and a visitors center.
Oak Ridge Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Nature preserve with walking and equestrian trails, picnic tables, and a restroom.
Sycamore Trails Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews
Recreational park known for its playground featuring a pirate ship and a swing.
MEPRD Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Park offering a variety of trails for walking, biking, and exercising, plus public restrooms.
Indian Mounds Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews
Children-friendly park with a public restroom, trails, and a bridge.
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.
Heritage Crossing
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Riverside venue with a fountain and a statue of Ronald Reagan, plus picnic areas, and a boat dock.
Bent Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Shaded park with an open playground, a soccer field and tennis courts.
Centennial Trail - 2nd Street Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Hiking area with picnic tables and a parking lot.
Prairie Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Relaxed green space for kids and dogs, featuring a pond and picnic tables.
Echo Point Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground with swings, slides and climbing areas, plus picnic tables.
Effingham City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
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
Park with pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a basketball court.
Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Natural area featuring a dog park.
Headwaters Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Rural park with a playground, hiking trails, and picnic areas, as well as dog-friendly paths.
Commissioners' Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Relaxed new park featuring playgrounds for both little and bigger kids.
Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
35-acre parcel with virgin prairie & wetland areas, plus horseback riding, biking & walking trails.
Old Town Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park hosting a popular summer concert series and an annual Festival of Lights in December.
Hoopers Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
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
Open sunrise to sunset, this 521-acre natural area offers hiking, horseback riding, biking, camping, and wildlife-watching.
Toalson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor space featuring picnic tables, a playground and a basketball hook.
Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Park with grassy fields, a playground and a fitness area.
Priory Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Public park with a playground, baseball field, restroom, and trails.
Loman Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground that's good for kids' birthdays.
Lakeshore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Park with a playground for kids, plus a pond for fishing.
Prairie View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
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
Park with basketball, baseball, and tennis courts, and a playground, plus a paved trail.
Wildflower Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Recreational area with picnic tables, a playground, and a lake.
Lake Charles Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Relaxed park with swings, slides and climbing structures, a pier and gazebos.
Pleasant Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Clean park featuring playgrounds, trails and picnic tables, plus pavilions.
Apollo Park South
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Park with baseball and soccer fields, plus picnic tables and a kids' playground.
Marjorie Davis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Family-friendly grassy space featuring a playground and a basketball court.
Larson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
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
Popular 28-mile waterside route spanning 2 sides of the city and used for biking, running and walking.
Marl Flat Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Nature preserve with trails, a pond, and a disc golf course.
Crow Island Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
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
Family-friendly spot featuring a playground, swings and picnic tables amid the natural surroundings.
Rockford Rotary Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Shaw Park - Round Lake Area Park District
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playground equipment, a basketball court, and a walking track.
Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Laid-back option for hiking, strolling, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing.
Chamber Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Dennis Johnson Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Welsh Park
4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Brown Conservation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Cronin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
City of Oak Forest Illinois
4 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Colored Sands Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Gateway Park - Round Lake Area Park District
4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews
Latoria Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews
Tamarack Trails Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews
Millrace Isle Forest Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews
Colvin Grove Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
175 acres of forest & wetlands for biking, hiking, birding & cross-country skiing.
Happy Trails Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
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