Best places: Nature preserves in Prospect Heights, United States

Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.

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

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

Scenic parkland offering wildlife viewing, a fishing reservoir & trails for hiking & biking.

Large preserve offers hiking & snowshoeing nature trails with diverse wildlife & a small farm area.

One of many forest preserves within Cook County featuring a canoe launch & hiking & biking trails.

This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.

Picturesque park offering wooded paths, a stream, picnic tables & a modest nature center.

👍👍 Fantastic little hideaway. Lovely well care for rescued animals in nice habitats. Inside is great to see turtles, snakes and more as well as a nice children's play area and small animal displays. Understandably it is currently closed up due to covid-19. The trails are friendly enough for a gentle no...

👍👍 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 👍

👍 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...

👍👍 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

👍👍 Nice, quiet place. You can go to fish there, walk or just sit and relax.

Open space featuring a walking/cycling trail through scenic woodlands. Pet friendly.

👍👍 Volunteered to sort seeds harvested from various FPDCC sites. Met great people, learned a few things, appreciated the prairie on a bitter, blustery November day.

👍👍 It very nice areas beautiful view

👍👍 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

👍👍 I love this place so much! It’s very beautiful and romantic!

👍👍 Over 30,000 acres of Forest Preserves in Lake County are open for us to enjoy.