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
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
545 John St, Bensenville, IL 60106
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
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
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Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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2175 S 1st Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
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
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115 Canterberry Ln, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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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