Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Arlington Heights

Half Day Forest Preserve

Half Day Forest Preserve

Tranquil setting for picnics & birding. Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.

24255 IL-21, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Catherine Chevalier Woods

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

N East River Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

Redmond Reservoir

Redmond Reservoir

Visit this great place for kids and families!

545 John St, Bensenville, IL 60106

Schiller Woods

Schiller Woods

Wooded space with fishing ponds & deer. Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.

N Cook County, Chicago, IL 60634

Schiller Woods-South

Schiller Woods-South

Riverside park with a multi-use trail. Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.

Des Plaines River Rd, Chicago, IL 60634, United States

Schiller Woods-East

Schiller Woods-East

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Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

Old School Forest Preserve

Old School Forest Preserve

Nature reserve for outdoor activities. A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.

28285 N St Marys Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

Forest Glen Woods

Forest Glen Woods

Wooded walking trails & a picnic shelter. Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.

5420 N Forest Glen Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

LaBagh Woods

LaBagh Woods

Nature observation, hiking & picnicking. This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.

West Foster Avenue, N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States

Thatcher Woods

Thatcher Woods

Nature walks in a floodplain forest. 245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.

8030 Chicago Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

York Woods Forest Preserve

York Woods Forest Preserve

Bird watching, picnicking & hiking. County's oldest forest preserve, with 71-acre oak woodlands housing picnic shelters, trails & birds.

15W769 Timber Edge Dr, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Recreation spot with a 115-acre lake. Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.

16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

West Ridge Nature Park

West Ridge Nature Park

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

5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Brezina Woods

Brezina Woods

Forest preserve with various trails. State park features forested areas, a creek & a system of trails for hiking, biking & horse riding.

N La Grange Rd, Westchester, IL 60154, United States

Miller Meadow

Miller Meadow

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2175 S 1st Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Forested wetlands with walking trails. Tranquil mid-city nature retreat featuring oak forest, marshlands & walking paths on 150 acres.

901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Visit this great place for kids and families!

115 Canterberry Ln, Oak Brook, IL 60523

The 606

The 606

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

1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve

Scenic area with fishing & hiking spots. This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.

Hidden Lake Loop, Lombard, IL 60148

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