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← Destination overviewEXPLORE CHICAGO

Outdoors in Chicago

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Lake Katherine Nature Center

Outdoors · Chicago

Center with gardens, a waterfall, lakeside trails & native trees, plus regular family activities.

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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

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

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Skokie Lagoons

Outdoors · Chicago

Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.

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The 606

Outdoors · Chicago

Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.

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Northerly Island Park

Outdoors · Chicago

91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.

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LaBagh Woods

Outdoors · Chicago

This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.

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Schiller Woods

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Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.

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North Park Village Nature Center

Outdoors · Chicago

46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.

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Bloomingdale Trail Park - Eastern Trailhead

Outdoors · Chicago

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

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West Ridge Nature Park

Outdoors · Chicago

Walking, bird-watching & fishing are popular in this lush, outdoor area with a large pond.

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Catherine Chevalier Woods

Outdoors · Chicago

This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.

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Forest Glen Woods

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Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.