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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)
(~9.24 km from centre)
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Bowen Park
Park
Flower gardens, forest & an exercise trail, plus a skate park, arts center & local history museum.
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~6.81 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)
(~9.16 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)
(~8.33 km from centre)
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Clearview Park
Park
👍 I'm glad a bunch of people don't come here to enjoy this beautiful park, I remember when all we had was a slide some swings, a baseball diamond and some picnic tables, now we have 3 parks one is a water park, full court basketball court with bleachers, an area for a gathering a bathroom, an exercise...
4.70 (185 reviews)
(~6.52 km from centre)
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Lake Forest Park
Park
👍👍 Me and the kiddos are on a mission to visit as many parks as possible during summer break! Love that each park seems to be a little different than the last, I'm merely going on how clean the park is and if the playground is kept safe. Don't feel it's fair to judge on more then that as I'm well aware...
4.70 (75 reviews)
(~7.82 km from centre)
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Shaw Park
Park
👍👍 I enjoyed this cute little neighborhood park before the renovations. Now it's even more of a hidden gem! Kid loves going there.
4.70 (45 reviews)
(~7.17 km from centre)
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Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Prairie & forest provide a scenic setting for hiking, biking & bird-watching in this 272-acre park.
4.60 (238 reviews)
(~8.24 km from centre)
9
Waukegan Dunes
Public beach
Low-key recreation area on Lake Michigan offering swimming at a sandy beach backed by dunes.
4.60 (233 reviews)
(~5.01 km from centre)
10
Adler Memorial Park
Park
Waterfront, outdoor activity space with a 9-hole disc golf course, a playground & a picnic pavilion.
4.60 (230 reviews)
(~9.7 km from centre)
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Dugdale Park
Park
👍👍 I love The Dudley Park so much and it's so much fun cookout games music and very big peace and quiet
4.60 (76 reviews)
(~2.23 km from centre)
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Blair Park
Park
👍👍 Blair Park is always a favorite spot for the young kids.
4.60 (72 reviews)
(~5.08 km from centre)
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Elawa Farm Foundation
Foundation
👍👍 Charming, quiet, and romantic gardens are so inviting. Farmers market has delicious and fresh offerings every Friday during season. Simply don’t miss out on starting your weekend right.
4.60 (65 reviews)
(~8.23 km from centre)
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Waukegan BMX Track
BMX track
👍👍 Amazing track and the events held there Rock. There is plenty of parking for all size vehicles and trailers. Close to the Waukegan fire department.
Portable bathrooms.
4.60 (47 reviews)
(~9.56 km from centre)
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Washington Park
Park
👍👍 We went down where the river splits and saw the skeleton of a possum lol
4.60 (34 reviews)
(~3.72 km from centre)
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Corrine J. Rose Park
Park
👍👍 The new playground and water park are fantastic.
The water park is free to Waukegan residents, has a fenced splash pad for littles and a fenced water playground with 5 water slides for older kids. There is a roaming lifeguard in the big kid area, as well as employees to direct kids to wait in line...
4.50 (571 reviews)
(~3.27 km from centre)
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Sunrise Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful views! Love the Unleash The Dogs projects that can be seen while walking by the bluffs. Just gorgeous place to see. Minimal parking, which means less of a crowd, just be sure to plan ahead so you can find a spot on a side street and walk a little ways, like a block so not too far from the...
4.50 (404 reviews)
(~5.32 km from centre)
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Foss Park
Park
👍👍 Best waves around to surf, but the rock reef is wicked to avoid. Just plan accordingly.
4.50 (144 reviews)
(~0.66 km from centre)