Best places: Nature preserves in Chicago, United States

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

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

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

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

👍👍 Saw 3 different groups of deer, total of 12 in one 1 hour long visit. Very friendly deer too! Tons of parking there, lots of space, little ponds, a couple of hills for mountain biking, the south side has some really nice trails in the forest, there is even a remote control airplane field there. Very...

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

280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.

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

A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.

Wooded riverside park featuring walking/jogging trails & a picnic shelter in a clearing.

Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.

Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.

Peaceful, leafy nature preserve along a river, with unpaved walking trails & local wildlife.

Forested preserve featuring hiking & biking trails, birding & nature observation in a spacious area.

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

👍👍 Nice and peace trail to walk or bike . Has good access to fishing . A lot of deer ! I was fishing and one walked up right beside me . They don’t seem shy. Unfortunately humans litter to much , take back what you bring!!!

👍👍 I venture through this park at least 3-5 times per week as part of my walking route in Bridgeport.

😐 Huge parks, perfect for stretching your legs