Most reviewed Nature preserves in Chicago, United States to visit (Updated February, 2024)

Most reviewed Nature preserves in Chicago

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 through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 18 places from Nature preserve category.

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Dan Ryan Woods

Nature preserve

A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.

4.50 (2.8K reviews)

LaBagh Woods

Nature preserve

This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.

4.70 (1.6K reviews)

Schiller Woods

Nature preserve

Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park

Park

27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.

4.70 (1.2K reviews)

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Nature preserve

This expansive tract features a variety of nature habitats, plus areas for picnicking & hiking.

4.60 (963 reviews)

North Park Village Nature Center

Nature preserve

46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.

4.70 (812 reviews)

Forest Glen Woods

Nature preserve

Nature & recreation area featuring paths amid woods & wildlife, plus a picnic pavilion.

4.60 (609 reviews)

Eggers Grove

Nature preserve

Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.

4.50 (608 reviews)

Schiller Woods-East

Nature preserve

👍👍 Saw 3 different groups of deer, total of 12 in one 1 hour long visit. Very friendly deer too! Tons of parking there, lots of space, little ponds, a couple of hills for mountain biking, the south side has some really nice trails in the forest, there is even a remote control airplane field there. Very...

4.70 (437 reviews)

Big Marsh Park

Park

280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.

4.60 (418 reviews)

Beaubien Woods

Nature preserve

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

4.30 (361 reviews)

Schiller Woods-South

Nature preserve

Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.

4.50 (296 reviews)

Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz Woods

Nature preserve

Wooded riverside park featuring walking/jogging trails & a picnic shelter in a clearing.

4.70 (247 reviews)

Edgebrook Woods

Park

Forested preserve featuring hiking & biking trails, birding & nature observation in a spacious area.

4.30 (224 reviews)

Sidney Yates Flatwoods

Nature preserve

Peaceful, leafy nature preserve along a river, with unpaved walking trails & local wildlife.

4.60 (162 reviews)

Robinson Woods-South

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice and peace trail to walk or bike . Has good access to fishing . A lot of deer ! I was fishing and one walked up right beside me . They don’t seem shy. Unfortunately humans litter to much , take back what you bring!!!

4.70 (80 reviews)

Palmisano Park Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 I venture through this park at least 3-5 times per week as part of my walking route in Bridgeport.

4.70 (67 reviews)

Humboldt Park Natural Area

Nature preserve

😐 Huge parks, perfect for stretching your legs

4.80 (42 reviews)

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Most reviewed Nature preserves in Chicago, United States