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Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
4.80 (3.1K reviews)
(~8.01 km from centre)
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Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Preserve with 4 mi. of trails through forest, fields & wetlands, plus picnic areas & a playground.
4.80 (698 reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
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McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
4.80 (299 reviews)
(~8.66 km from centre)
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Central Park
Park
ππ Stunningly Beautiful with features for the whole family: walking paths, reflection pond, trees and flowers that can make you feel alive. Some trees were planted to honor loved ones that have passed. Sometimes local high school and middle school students play soccer, baseball, and other sports in the...
4.80 (143 reviews)
(~0.63 km from centre)
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Hart Hill
Park
ππ Great place to take the family sledding. Bonus... It's free! Several hill sizes, ample parking, easy access and a good night's sleep afterwards π.
4.80 (31 reviews)
(~5.23 km from centre)
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Independence Grove Off-Leash Dog Area
Dog park
ππ This was our first time here after buying the yearly membership for the county parks. We had been to a couple others but this one was the best by far! The dogs loved playing in the water and the trail around it was pleasant and not too muddy. We live in the city so this is such a nice change for our...
4.70 (367 reviews)
(~7.16 km from centre)
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Betty Russell Community Park
Park
Grassy space with a skate park, playground, baseball & soccer fields, plus a seasonal ice rink.
4.70 (285 reviews)
(~9.87 km from centre)
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X-Flight
Roller coaster
ππ Such a great B&M Flying Coaster. If you go to Six Flags Great America you definitely shouldn't miss out on this ride.
4.70 (248 reviews)
(~9.16 km from centre)
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Ravinia Park
Park
ππ Great place for any age kids and adults! Also...
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Poke stops, poke gym, soccer field, volleyball nets, mile long track for running, walking, riding bikes, walking dogs, tot lot, jungle gyms, swings and baby swings, plenty of benches, picnic tables under a gazebo! Great place to spend t...
4.70 (161 reviews)
(~5.06 km from centre)
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Mundelein Park & Recreation District
Recreation center
ππ This is a great fitness center. I'm afraid that if I give this a great review, the place might become overcrowded π. That said, there is plenty of room and lots of equipment. Free weights and kettle bells are abundant. Weight machines are in good working order. Treadmills and ellipticals are readi...
4.70 (144 reviews)
(~6.69 km from centre)
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Grayslake Heritage Center
Museum
ππ Had a wonderful time visiting the Heritage Center to see art created by students and adults as well as more history exhibits on the second floor! Live music was performed by artists and of course we had to go to the Freeze and pick up a bite!.
4.70 (55 reviews)
(~0.26 km from centre)
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Fieldbrook Park
Park
ππ Nice park. Huge field for soccer/football. A couple youth baseball diamonds and a large playground.
4.70 (35 reviews)
(~7.68 km from centre)
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Nippersink Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic preserve with lakes, woodlands & marshes, popular for hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing.
4.60 (590 reviews)
(~5.06 km from centre)
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Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.
4.60 (493 reviews)
(~9.11 km from centre)