Top rated Nature preserves in Elk Grove Village, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Elk Grove Village

Experience the best that Elk Grove Village has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 28 places from Nature preserve category.

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Within Elk Grove Village

Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Nature preserve

Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~9.42 km from centre)

Busse Forest Central

Nature preserve

👍👍 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 👍

4.80 (101 reviews) (~6.06 km from centre)

Springbrook Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Love to walk here. Easy paths to escape and take in nature!

4.80 (46 reviews) (~7.8 km from centre)

Busse Woods

Nature preserve

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

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~6.2 km from centre)

Schiller Woods

Nature preserve

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

4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~9.69 km from centre)

Busse Forest Elk Pasture

Nature preserve

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

4.70 (866 reviews) (~4.48 km from centre)

Ned Brown Meadow

Nature preserve

👍 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...

4.70 (87 reviews) (~8.19 km from centre)

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 (83 reviews) (~8.76 km from centre)

Busse Forest-South

Nature preserve

👍👍 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

4.70 (69 reviews) (~4.65 km from centre)

Wood Dale / Itasca Reservoir

Nature preserve

4.70 (34 reviews) (~5.56 km from centre)

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Nature preserve

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

4.60 (963 reviews) (~8.41 km from centre)

Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great park, it has a nice and quick trail that makes it perfect for a dog walk. Always very clean

4.60 (490 reviews) (~7.77 km from centre)

Redmond Reservoir

Nature preserve

👍👍 Their walking trail around the pond is beautiful and we'll kept. Keep and eye out for local wildlife as its their home. We've seen all different types of birds, a fox, snake, tons of cricket's, caterpillars and much more. There are plenty of benches to sit at along the way along with a few shelter...

4.60 (379 reviews) (~7.3 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) (~6.9 km from centre)

Big Bend Lake

Nature preserve

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

4.60 (76 reviews) (~7.54 km from centre)

Busse Forest Main Dam

Nature preserve

👍👍 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

4.60 (57 reviews) (~4.51 km from centre)

Busse Forest-North

Nature preserve

4.60 (31 reviews) (~5.4 km from centre)

Songbird Slough

Nature preserve

393-acre secluded preserve offering picnic space & a trail amid wetlands, fishing ponds & prairies.

4.50 (391 reviews) (~8.14 km from centre)

Schiller Woods-South

Nature preserve

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

4.50 (296 reviews) (~9.84 km from centre)

Salt Creek Park

Nature preserve

😐 This is a nice, quiet place to go. The only bad thing is the trails are not really paved/gravel and most times I come here the trails are flooded/super muddy. The trees are beautiful in the fall though.

4.50 (169 reviews) (~6.9 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Elk Grove Village, United States