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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Find kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks for families in Evanston.

Miller Meadow

Miller Meadow

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2175 S 1st Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

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

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

Lakefront Trail - North Trailhead - Ardmore Ave - 5800 N

Lakefront Trail - North Trailhead - Ardmore Ave - 5800 N

Visit this great place for kids and families!

900 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Bloomingdale Trail Park

Bloomingdale Trail Park

Elevated bike & walking path. This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.

1802 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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

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

Bemis Woods South

Bemis Woods South

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Bemis Woods, Access, Western Springs, IL 60558

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Fabyan Forest Preserve

Fabyan Forest Preserve

Scenic riverfront area for recreation. Riverside nature preserve with a museum & historical windmill offering fishing, boating & biking.

1925 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve

West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Winfield, IL 60190

Les Arends Forest Preserve

Les Arends Forest Preserve

Riverfront preserve for hiking & fishing. Small, wooded preserve offering fishing in the Fox River, picnic areas & trails for hiking & biking.

2S731 State Rte 31, Batavia, IL 60510

Greene Valley

Greene Valley

1,414-acre space for hiking & camping. Massive park with trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas & camping facilities.

Naperville, IL 60565

Keepataw Preserve

Keepataw Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Hejka Ln, Lemont, IL 60439

Springbrook Prairie

Springbrook Prairie

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

83rd St, Naperville, IL 60564

Knoch Knolls Park

Knoch Knolls Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

336 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

42909 Hunt Club Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

Schiller Woods-East

Schiller Woods-East

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N

Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N

Lengthy waterfront pathway with views. This 18-mile-long route features separate lanes for walkers & cyclists, plus views of Lake Michigan.

Lakefront Trl, Chicago, IL 60614

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