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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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

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

St. James Farm Forest Preserve

St. James Farm Forest Preserve

612-acre preserve for fauna & flora. Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.

2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555

Waterfall Glen Main Parking

Waterfall Glen Main Parking

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Darien, IL 60561

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Warrenville Grove

Warrenville Grove

Fishing & 131 acres of multi-use trails. Woodland park featuring areas for picnicking & fishing, plus a trail network for hiking & biking.

3S345 Batavia Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555

Oakhurst Forest Preserve

Oakhurst Forest Preserve

55-acre lake & marsh area for wildlife. This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.

1680 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504

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