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Brownell Woods
Nature preserve
Nature area popular for its woodsy trails, mountain biking tracks & BBQ spots, plus creek fishing.
4.30 (649 reviews)
(~8.64 km from centre)
2
Eggers Grove
Nature preserve
Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.
4.50 (609 reviews)
(~7.79 km from centre)
3
Wampum Lake
Nature preserve
Lush lakefront park & well-known fishing destination, with grassy areas for picnics & sports.
4.40 (523 reviews)
(~7.24 km from centre)
4
Big Marsh Park
Park
280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.
4.70 (424 reviews)
(~8.56 km from centre)
5
Beaubien Woods
Nature preserve
Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.
4.30 (361 reviews)
(~5.91 km from centre)
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Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Large, lush area featuring hiking trails, 160+ species of birds & an environmental center.
4.50 (265 reviews)
(~6.79 km from centre)
8
Powderhorn Lake
Nature preserve
👍 Peaceful! Great for a kayak excursion. It is a part of the cook county Forest Preserves.
4.50 (97 reviews)
(~2.81 km from centre)
9
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Park
👍👍 This is a place to go and forget about your worries. Go for a walk, and just feel the breeze, smell the falling leaves in the air. The birds singing in the tall trees. You'll spend a good amount of time out there so bring plenty of water.
4.80 (90 reviews)
(~3.22 km from centre)
10
Highland's Heron Rookery
Nature preserve
😠 Such a waste. As others have stated, this used to be a beautifully wooded wetland with adequate seasonal drainage to the Calumet river. Heron nests & wildlife of all sorts were abundant. Ever since the Army Corps of Engineers walled off this 120+ acres, the water has stagnated. No longer is ther...
4.50 (90 reviews)
(~9.63 km from centre)
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Lansing Woods
Nature preserve
👍👍 The paths are paved and well kept. There is a variety of flora. Its a beautiful place to relax and take in some fresh air.
4.60 (79 reviews)
(~6.87 km from centre)
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Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve / Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Nature preserve
👍 Shirley Heinze Land Trust has done a great job restoring this area back to nature and trails. I hiked 1.9 miles but the northwest section is not developed into formal trails yet. Great opportunity for someone!
Be sure to look for the historic marker about the 1918 Great Circus Train Disaster just s...
4.20 (56 reviews)
(~9.86 km from centre)