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Sycamore Park
Park
👍 The park has a few nicely paved and maintained walking paths through a thin layer of trees and along the water, with many spots to stop and enjoy the creek. There are multiple picnic areas that are available to be reserved for larger parties, restrooms, a large playground for children, lots of open...
4.70 (719 reviews)
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Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District
Park
👍👍 An absolutely wonderful park. They have clean restrooms, a neat little obstacle course, and some nice paths for walking and biking. I suggest going out on the boardwalk to check out the marshy areas by the river
They are doing some construction here, but most of it is accessible.
4.70 (271 reviews)
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East Fork State Park Beach
State park
👍👍 This is one of our favorite family get away spots! Lately it's a little over crowded and the beach has had a lot of flags risen for no swimming due to high bacteria/algae. So that's been a bummer. You can always check the water quality before going online just Google it. When the water is clean enou...
4.50 (874 reviews)
4
Dick Young Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Peaceful, lakefront area offering wetland, woodland & prairie trails, plus varied plants & animals.
4.70 (219 reviews)
7
Indian Mound Shelter & Picnic Area
Picnic ground
👍👍 It was fun. We used the grill for hotdogs and as we were packing to leave we noticed a visitor had been watching us eat lol
4.70 (38 reviews)
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Glenwood Park Forest Preserve
Park
👍 The Rocky glen waterfall is beautiful but was very crowded. You can park near the waterfall / Parking lot is in bluff & cass ave.
4.60 (39 reviews)