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Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach
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Nature PreservePhoto of West Branch Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

West Branch Forest Preserve

Meadow, wetlands, forest & prairie preserve offers trails, fishing, wildlife viewing & picnic areas.

West Chicago, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Piotrowski (Lillian) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

This 22-acre park offers sports fields, tennis courts & a skate park, plus a year-round domed pool.

Chicago, IL|4
FarmPhoto of Kline Creek Farm (living history museum) — Farmvia Google Maps

Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)

West Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Volkening Lake — Park

Volkening Lake

Public recreation area with boat rentals, fishing & picnic spots, along with a concession stand.

Schaumburg, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Volo Bog State Natural Area — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Volo Bog State Natural Area

Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.

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ParkPhoto of Peck Farm Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Peck Farm Park

Expansive park with biking trails, picnic areas, a nature center, sports fields & an amphitheater.

Geneva, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Commissioners Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Commissioners Park

Large open park offering playing fields, playground, ice rink, covered picnic area, pond & more.

Naperville, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Kosciuszko (Thaddeus) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Kosciuszko (Thaddeus) Park

Park & field house offering sports facilities & programs, plus an ADA-accessible playground & pool.

Chicago, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Eggers Grove — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Eggers Grove

Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.

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

Wilder Park

Popular public space comprised of museums, formal gardens, play & picnic areas, sport courts & more.

Elmhurst, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Oakhurst Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Oakhurst Forest Preserve

This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.

Aurora, IL|5
Beer GardenPhoto of Hideaway Brew Garden — Beer Gardenvia Google Maps

Hideaway Brew Garden

Hoffman Estates, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Fox River Shores Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Fox River Shores Forest Preserve

Lush riverside nature preserve featuring a boat launch, bike trail & a picnic shelter.

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

Wheeler Park

Community park offering miniature golf, disc golf, baseball, soccer, tennis & a playground.

Geneva, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Red Oak Nature Center — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Red Oak Nature Center

This rustic park offers hiking trails & a cave, plus nature programs & events.

North Aurora, IL|5
Farmers' MarketPhoto of Wheaton French Market — Farmers' Marketvia Google Maps

Wheaton French Market

Wheaton, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Harms Woods — Nature Preserve

Harms Woods

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

Glenview, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Scenic parkland offering wildlife viewing, a fishing reservoir & trails for hiking & biking.

Long Grove, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Northside Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Northside Park

Large park with many sports & recreation facilities, including an outdoor pool & an ADA playground.

Wheaton, IL|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Forest Glen Woods — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Forest Glen Woods

Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.

Chicago, IL|5