Most reviewed Picnic grounds in Chicago Ridge, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Picnic grounds in Chicago Ridge

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Chicago Ridge through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 63 places from Picnic ground category.

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Within Chicago Ridge

Cantigny

Park

500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds, plus 2 museums, eateries & a bandshell.

4.80 (4.9K reviews) (~35.68 km from centre)

Miller Lite Beer Garden Grove

Beer garden

Seasonal Navy Pier spot offering Bavarian bar bites, beer & mixed drinks, live music & lake views.

$$ $$

4.50 (2K reviews) (~25.83 km from centre)

Coffee Creek Preserve

Hiking area

👍👍 Fantastic trail system. The paved sections are easy to walk on. The more rustic parts are peaceful and quiet. This really is a great park to wander around if you are in the area and have a but of time.

4.70 (965 reviews) (~62.63 km from centre)

Crystal Lake Main Beach

Swimming lake

👍 Nice beach allowing residents and guests to swim in. There is an entrance fee. Across the street is a big accessible parking lot with a crosswalk to the entrance. Inside there is a playground for kids with soft rubber ground. Many picnic benches to enjoy a bite to eat amongst the shade of the trees....

4.50 (835 reviews) (~75.28 km from centre)

Rock Run Preserve - Black Road Access

Nature preserve

Diverse wetland, forest & prairie area on 32 acres with multi-use trails & 100-plus bird breeds.

4.70 (500 reviews) (~37.6 km from centre)

Tower Road Park/Beach

Park

👍👍 Parked in free lot in park above the beach. Walked down steep new stairs to the beach. Not much beach between bluff and water but better than many others in the area. Found a few shady spots under some trees. Was there early morning on the first day the beach officially opened and daily admission wa...

4.50 (435 reviews) (~46.29 km from centre)

Central Park - Oak Brook Park District

Park

👍👍 This is the first year we checked out Winter Lights. It was magical! 😊 Great way to enjoy the holidays with family. 🎄

4.60 (392 reviews) (~21.03 km from centre)

Whalon Lake

Park

Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.

4.60 (371 reviews) (~26.07 km from centre)

Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

Historical place

👍👍 Thought this place was really cool to walk around and explore . Was cool to think of all the history there . After exploring the main part of this place it leads to trails you can walk to through the woods . Little ponds are the side of you as you walk . Was cool to see the old Joliet Prison in the...

4.50 (355 reviews) (~30.73 km from centre)

Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Grove

Park

Urban picnic venue featuring a shelter in the middle of a tree-lined field, plus restrooms.

4.70 (317 reviews) (~30.72 km from centre)

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Well kept trails. Beautiful area. Great little place

4.70 (275 reviews) (~94.24 km from centre)

Lake Chaminwood Preserve

Park

👍👍 I was just driving by and found this park by coincidence. Watching the sunrise here could be some of the most relaxing moments.

4.60 (266 reviews) (~43.89 km from centre)

Waukegan Dunes

Public beach

Low-key recreation area on Lake Michigan offering swimming at a sandy beach backed by dunes.

4.60 (233 reviews) (~73.99 km from centre)

Theodore Marsh

Nature preserve

👍👍 A lot of parking available. Nice playground on site. And a restroom. Picnic tables under a pavilion as well. The path is paved/stroller friendly. The path disburses. You can walk a loop or walk, cross the street and continue to follow it that way. I did and it was so beautiful. There were deer absol...

4.50 (225 reviews) (~34.15 km from centre)

Rock Run Rookery

Park

👍👍 Really pretty walking trail. It's not a very long trail. We spent about 2 hours here (January, some snow on the ground but sunny), most of the path was paved. From a walking/hiking standpoint, this is probably not a full day destination. Definitely worth a visit!

4.40 (221 reviews) (~42.12 km from centre)

Dam No. 4 Woods-East

Nature preserve

Forested area with 2 picnic sites & several trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.

4.60 (217 reviews) (~33.93 km from centre)

Rock Run Preserve - Paul V. Nichols Access

Nature preserve

1 of only 2 access points to a vast nature preserve with biking, hiking, wildlife & winter sports.

4.70 (208 reviews) (~36.26 km from centre)

Prairie Bluff Preserve

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with wetland habitats, paved hiking/running/biking trails & a large picnic shelter.

4.50 (170 reviews) (~29.66 km from centre)

Plum Creek Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Fun and informative nature center. Great place for bird lovers and anyone wanting to take a nice stroll in nature. Family friendly.

4.70 (168 reviews) (~36.35 km from centre)

Riverview Farmstead Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Simple & sweet trail. Paved/stroller friendly. Bathroom and picnic tables available. Ample parking.

4.70 (156 reviews) (~33.96 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Picnic grounds in Chicago Ridge, United States