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ParkPhoto of Knoch Knolls Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Knoch Knolls Park

Naperville, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Springbrook Prairie — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Springbrook Prairie

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

Naperville, IL|5
Nature preservePhoto of Arthur L. Janura Preserve — Nature preservevia Google Maps

Arthur L. Janura Preserve

Serene forest preserve offering paved & unpaved trails for walks, hikes, biking & wildlife viewing.

Elgin, IL|4
City ParkPhoto of Washington Square Park — City Park

Washington Square Park

Small, shaded park founded in 1842 with a large fountain surrounded by a floral garden.

Chicago, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of North Park Village Nature Center — Nature Preserve

North Park Village Nature Center

46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access — Parkvia Google Maps

Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access

Access point to riverfront wetland & forest preserve & former milling site spanning 445-acres.

Shorewood, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Pilcher Park Nature Center — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Pilcher Park Nature Center

Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails.

Joliet, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park

A 218-acre park featuring ponds & gardens, plus athletic facilities, a pool & a historic fieldhouse.

Chicago, IL|4
FarmPhoto of Keller’s Farmstand — Farmvia Google Maps

Keller’s Farmstand

Oswego, IL|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Oak Park Conservatory — Botanical Gardenvia Google Maps

Oak Park Conservatory

Exotic plants & flowers of various climates co-exist with birds, fish & turtles in small showrooms.

Oak Park, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison.

Wilmington, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park

This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

Evanston, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Midway Plaisance Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Midway Plaisance Park

Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Waubonsie Lake Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Waubonsie Lake Park

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

Aurora, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of McDowell Grove Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

This 465-acre wooded area has multi-use trails & recreation such as fishing, boating & picnicking.

Naperville, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Schaumburg Sculpture Park — Park

Schaumburg Sculpture Park

Schaumburg, IL|5
Garden CenterPhoto of Gethsemane Garden Center — Garden Centervia Google Maps

Gethsemane Garden Center

Sprawling, upmarket garden center & greenhouse offering plants, flowers, gifts & outdoor furniture.

Chicago, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Raceway Woods Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

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

Carpentersville, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Centennial Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Centennial Park

Naperville, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of West Ridge Nature Park — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

West Ridge Nature Park

Walking, bird-watching & fishing are popular in this lush, outdoor area with a large pond.

Chicago, IL|5