Top rated Nature preserves in Loves Park, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Loves Park

Experience the best that Loves Park 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 36 places from Nature preserve category.

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Carl and Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 I went birding here and was no disappointed. The trail system is nicely maintained and the land is beautiful. I was able to see a large variety of birds including a pair of bald eagles. I did a total of 5 miles there and didn't even get to see it all. I will absolutely be going back.

4.90 (61 reviews) (~16.82 km from centre)

Oakdale Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 What a hidden gem! Beautiful trails with a creek and wild flowers along the way. We were shown the octagon building as it is being renovated as an event venue. Fun swing and climbing tower, and a slide. Don't skip this one, it'll prove it's value!

4.80 (158 reviews) (~45.06 km from centre)

Coral Woods Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 We went for the festival of the sugar maples. The tour was so informative and they presented it in a timeline that took you from early settlers to current methods. The final stop is with a guide who talks about the maple syrup process and shows the equipment they use. The last part of the tour is a...

4.80 (153 reviews) (~41.17 km from centre)

Anna Page Park

Park

👍 Great place to play disc golf. Beware if bringing dogs, I have found death angel mushrooms here. One of the most toxic mushrooms in the world. Will kill if ingested.

4.80 (98 reviews) (~6.99 km from centre)

J. Norman Jensen Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice nature walk near the Rock River. The path winds through a variety of plants berries and flowers.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~17.33 km from centre)

Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve

Park

Sprawling natural area with hiking trails, picnic tables, ball fields & a playground.

4.70 (481 reviews) (~13.35 km from centre)

Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Some fun, walkable trails, with plenty of shade available on hot days here. The river area was my personal favorite place in the forest preserve - I saw a very cute frog, and there were also some very fun rocks to look at. Great place for a hike or just for a nice day outside!

4.70 (346 reviews) (~14.08 km from centre)

Severson Dells Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 I went with a stroller and 2 young kids. The paved trail was nice, easy, and not too long. There weren't many other people during the evening on a weekday. Good place for exercise.

4.70 (342 reviews) (~16.37 km from centre)

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area

Nature preserve

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

4.70 (275 reviews) (~37.42 km from centre)

Russell Woods Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Ive been taking my dogs, children, and now grand children, to Russell Woods for 22 years. Its beautiful and well maintained with lots of trails to hike and the river to play in. The learning center is always fun for the kids too. Unfortunately camping isn't allowed there anymore but its still a grea...

4.70 (256 reviews) (~37.39 km from centre)

Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 This was a great walk area. This park overall was a short trail. I would estimate about 30 min walk around the loop if you didn't stop and enjoy the views. If you plan to go down the steps to see the stream come down the hill be careful.

4.70 (180 reviews) (~14.15 km from centre)

Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

Nature preserve

😠 WARNING: The forest preserve is spraying cancer causing herbicides such as glyphosate along the walking trails and not posting where they sprayed it or when they did it. This means they could have just sprayed 10 minutes before you got there and your kids could be running through it and your dogs c...

4.70 (90 reviews) (~2.92 km from centre)

Brookdale Conservation Area

Nature preserve

4.70 (77 reviews) (~42.26 km from centre)

Roland Olson Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 There are an abundance of trails for hiking, walking, running, and even horse back riding. The Stone Bridge trail is dirt/gravel through Winnebago County, but if you go west into Boone County it does become paved and is mostly shaded. If you go into the actual park, those trails are all sand, dirt,...

4.70 (72 reviews) (~12.89 km from centre)

Ledges Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Own n operate a small paint business k.b.coatings unlimited and we did a restoration to the cedar house on 18th hole and must say the views from a top of our project showed us just how great the grounds @ the ledges are and how well taken care of they are compared to other locations.....good job...

4.70 (69 reviews) (~15.92 km from centre)

Nature At The Confluence

Nature preserve

👍👍 Had a great time for a Halloween celebration. We had snacks and punch, learned about nocturnal wildlife in the area, decorated a bat box that will serve as a shelter for the animals, and went on a fun night hike looking for Bigfoot. There was also a nice outdoor fire. I can't wait to go back and s...

4.70 (69 reviews) (~20.08 km from centre)

Knute Olson, Jr. Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 I believe this is where our group put our canoes in for our float trip down the Kishwaukee River. Easy access Good parking Looks like a great place to hike as well👍

4.70 (57 reviews) (~40.04 km from centre)

Levi and Ester Fuller Memorial Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful area that allows dogs on leash! If you are in the area it's worth a stop. Plenty of picnic tables, But not that much parking.

4.70 (32 reviews) (~15.89 km from centre)

Hononegah Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Woodlands on the Rock River with sports fields & a boat launch, plus picnic shelters & campsites.

4.60 (472 reviews) (~13.63 km from centre)

Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍 Nice campground just outside Rockford IL. Some pull through paved sites. Most are grass sites but have electrical hookups. No water at sites but available throughout the campground. Beautiful forested area. We stayed for an overnight as we were passing through and it was very peaceful. Discount avai...

4.60 (125 reviews) (~25.7 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Loves Park, United States