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Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Discover the best parks for outdoor fun with kids in Gary.

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

Welles (Gideon) Park

Welles (Gideon) Park

Park with an indoor pool, stage & more. A 15-acre green space featuring numerous ballfields, indoor pool & fitness center, & concert stage.

2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Redmond Reservoir

Redmond Reservoir

Visit this great place for kids and families!

545 John St, Bensenville, IL 60106

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Preservation area with trails & fishing. Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.

Northgate Rd, Darien, IL 60561

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Woodlands with trails, camping & boating. Scenic area with 9 miles of trails, picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, camping, tubing & more.

Butterfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Leafy destination with trails & fishing. This 465-acre wooded area has multi-use trails & recreation such as fishing, boating & picnicking.

4s500 Raymond Dr, Naperville, IL 60563

Weigand Riverfront Park

Weigand Riverfront Park

Picnicking, hiking & seasonal sledding. Quaint green space featuring picnic tables & benches, plus hiking trails & a seasonal sledding hill.

2436 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60565

Scoville Park

Scoville Park

Grassy area with concerts in the summer. Small park with a grassy meadow, fountain, tennis courts & playground, plus a summer concert series.

800 W. Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

Village Green Park

Village Green Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

130 S Lambert Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Palmisano (Henry) Park

Palmisano (Henry) Park

Wetlands, fishing pond & athletic track. 27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.

2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Ty Warner Park

Ty Warner Park

Landscaped play spot with a spray park. Landscaped area with ballfields, tennis & bocce ball, spray park, trails & outdoor fitness station.

700 Blackhawk Dr, Westmont, IL 60559

Patriots Park

Patriots Park

Laid-back locale with a pond & trails. Unassuming spot with nature trails, a pond for non-motorized boats & kids' play areas.

501 55th Pl, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Kid-friendly nature & educational center. Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground.

320 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

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

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

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Large area with trails & boat rentals. 885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.

Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189

Central Park

Central Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1510 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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