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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)
(~7.12 km from centre)
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Old School Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.
4.70 (669 reviews)
(~6.58 km from centre)
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Half Day Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.
4.70 (645 reviews)
(~8.02 km from centre)
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Lakewood Off-Leash Dog Area
Dog park
👍👍 My dog and I love Lakewood Dog Park. It has a lot to offer. You can walk through the woods or your dog can play in the wide open field in the entrance. The scenery is beautiful especially at sunrise and sunset.
4.80 (516 reviews)
(~8.05 km from centre)
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Lakewood Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Preserve offering trails for hiking, horseback riding & winter recreation, plus a dog park & pond.
4.70 (412 reviews)
(~8.39 km from centre)
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Heron Creek Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
242-acre nature preserve featuring 2.3 miles of trails, a playground & over 100 species of birds.
4.70 (350 reviews)
(~8.23 km from centre)
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Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
This nature area features a tallgrass savanna, a 4-mile trail & wildlife such as Blanding's turtles.
4.70 (235 reviews)
(~9.35 km from centre)
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Ray Lake Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Absolutely love this forest preserve! So gorgeous and usually uncrowded. So peaceful whether you want to hike, run, bike, etc. There is a loop here of around 2.4 miles plus connected to a lot of other trails to go really far if you wanted.
4.60 (128 reviews)
(~7.46 km from centre)
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Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Wetlands & sedge meadow preserve that hosts a blue heron rookery & is frequented by birders.
4.30 (47 reviews)
(~8.07 km from centre)