Top rated Nature preserves in Hoffman Estates, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Hoffman Estates

Experience the best that Hoffman Estates has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Nature preserve category.

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Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Nature preserve

Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)

Busse Forest Central

Nature preserve

👍👍 I did a good 15 km running here. As a tourist, it’s a safe and peaceful place to run with some bikers and runners along the way. The track was perfectly done for you to follow. No complications during the run. Enjoy the greenery and the cool air 👍

4.80 (101 reviews) (~6.02 km from centre)

Stillman Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍 I give this place a 4 of 5 only because it is a little run down. The reason for this though is it is non profit and run by volunteers which they need more of and anything can be amazing when community comes together. When you arrive at the entrance, you're not sure if it even is open. There are al...

4.80 (65 reviews) (~9.53 km from centre)

Springbrook Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Love to walk here. Easy paths to escape and take in nature!

4.80 (46 reviews) (~9.61 km from centre)

Busse Woods

Nature preserve

Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~6.13 km from centre)

Busse Forest Elk Pasture

Nature preserve

Popular park offering wooded trails for hiking & biking, plus an enclosed pasture with elk.

4.70 (866 reviews) (~7.75 km from centre)

Meacham Grove Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Protected woodland groves, meadows & wetlands along the meandering Spring Brook Creek.

4.70 (411 reviews) (~8.87 km from centre)

Ned Brown Meadow

Nature preserve

👍 Pulled into the preserve to do some charting for work. Has large open fields and indeed as some reviews say, model planes were being flown which was cool but also annoying because of the engine sound which was more annoying than a drone. The location has public bathrooms and some large Pavillion for...

4.70 (87 reviews) (~4.69 km from centre)

Busse Forest-South

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is my absolute favorite place to do my long marathon training runs. Come out here any Saturday morning at 6:30 and you'll see hundreds of runners. Very motivating

4.70 (69 reviews) (~7.43 km from centre)

Bode Lake

Nature preserve

Lake park featuring a loop trail, fishing, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & other activities.

4.60 (486 reviews) (~7.4 km from centre)

Paul Douglas Preserve

Nature preserve

Public woodlands popular for bird-watching, with a paved cycling trail & an 18-hole golf course.

4.60 (351 reviews) (~3.97 km from centre)

Busse Forest Main Dam

Nature preserve

👍👍 Went to check out the height of the lake and creek after the rain... always something new to see... Just put your phone down and enjoy nature

4.60 (57 reviews) (~7.53 km from centre)

Grassy Ridge Meadow

Nature preserve

👍👍 My favorite forest. Each season is incredible beautiful.

4.60 (49 reviews) (~4 km from centre)

Poplar Creek Bicycle Lot

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is the perfect trail for a nice afternoon walk with bae. We same some deer and we were able to get up close. Since there’s some uphill, the walk is a bit challenging but it’s a great trail.

4.60 (34 reviews) (~6.16 km from centre)

Barrington Road Pond

Nature preserve

👍👍 Cute little park with a pond full of American Lotus’. Went at sunset, there’s only one really good spot to see it if you’re of my height, but it was super nice regardless. Park has trash and recycling to KEEP IT CLEAN which is a plus. Great place to enjoy nature, let’s keep it like that <3

4.60 (33 reviews) (~5.79 km from centre)

Busse Forest-North

Nature preserve

4.60 (31 reviews) (~6.72 km from centre)

Spring Creek Reservoir

Nature preserve

Scenic 90-acre nature preserve featuring a paved trail, picnic tables & a reservoir for fishing.

4.50 (335 reviews) (~9.57 km from centre)

Vogelei Park & Barn

Park

👍👍 My daughter’s favorite playground! Very beautiful!

4.50 (270 reviews) (~1.62 km from centre)

Palatine Prairie

Nature preserve

👍👍 If you are looking for natural beautiful landscape, where you can walk and enjoy the nice weather, this is a great area in Palatine. The wind can be swirling and strong but the fresh air is great.

4.50 (62 reviews) (~8.3 km from centre)

Carl R. Hansen Woods

Nature preserve

4.50 (54 reviews) (~9.78 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Hoffman Estates, United States