Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Redmond Reservoir

Redmond Reservoir

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545 John St, Bensenville, IL 60106

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

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

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115 Canterberry Ln, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

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3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve

Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve

Large preserve with hiking & birding. This iconic 245-acre forested nature preserve features hiking trails & birdwatching.

Westchester, IL 60154

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

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

Bemis Woods South

Bemis Woods South

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Bemis Woods, Access, Western Springs, IL 60558

Schiller Woods-East

Schiller Woods-East

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Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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

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

Miller Meadow

Miller Meadow

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2175 S 1st Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

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

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

Maple Grove Forest Preserve

Maple Grove Forest Preserve

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Downers Grove, IL 60515

Danada Forest Preserve

Danada Forest Preserve

Preserve with a lake & equestrian center. Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.

Naperville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

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

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

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

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