Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in South Bend
East Bank Trail
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Governor Joseph Kernan Park
Urban oasis with a river & picnic spots. Riverside park area with benches & a few picnic tables, popular for fishing & boating.
Riverside / Sherman Overlook
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Rum Village Nature Center
Center with a beehive & wildlife viewing. Nature center featuring a bird-viewing window, an animal feeding station, a beehive & more.
Rum Park
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Woodlawn Park
Riverside trails for hiking/biking. This forested riverside park on 16+ acres includes hiking/biking trails & benches.
Pinhook Park
Small city park with a fishing area. Compact waterfront park & fishing spot with playground equipment & a picnic area.
Kate's Garden
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LaSalle Trail
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Kamm Island Park
Outdoor retreat with fishing spots. 7.5-acre green space offering riverside fishing areas, walking trails & fields for picnic & events.
Mishawaka Riverwalk
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Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park
Paved trails & concerts by the river. Scenic park & gardens offering a network of walking trails along the river & summer concerts.
River Manor Park
Community playground & green space. Neighborhood park offering a playground & open green space as well as basketball & tennis courts.
Beverly D. Crone Restoration Area
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St. Patrick's County Park
Riverfront park with trails & a barn. Riverfront park with wooded trails & a large barn plus a boat ramp, play equipment & picnic sites.
Madeline Bertrand County Park
Riverfront disc golf & hiking area. 18 holes of disc golf, plus hiking & a playground, in forested environs along the St. Joseph River.
Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve
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Lydick Bog
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Boot Lake Nature Preserve
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