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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)
(~7.45 km from centre)
2
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
4.80 (299 reviews)
(~8.02 km from centre)
3
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)
(~5.06 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)
(~2.05 km from centre)
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Volo Museum
Museum
Classic, antique, muscle & Hollywood car displays plus antique malls & burger bar with beer garden.
4.70 (4.3K reviews)
(~8.33 km from centre)
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Volo Bog State Natural Area
Nature preserve
Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
4.70 (670 reviews)
(~8.39 km from centre)
9
Sun Lake Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
A 629-acre prairie & wetlands refuge with no lake access featuring wildlife views & hiking trails.
4.70 (165 reviews)
(~7.32 km from centre)
10
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)
(~7.86 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)
(~5.03 km from centre)
13
Fieldbrook Park
Park
ππ Nice park. Huge field for soccer/football. A couple youth baseball diamonds and a large playground.
4.70 (35 reviews)
(~7.79 km from centre)
14
Nippersink Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic preserve with lakes, woodlands & marshes, popular for hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing.
4.60 (590 reviews)
(~3.19 km from centre)
15
Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.
4.60 (493 reviews)
(~4.06 km from centre)
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Jones Island Park
Park
π Beautiful park with a playground, volleyball court, the lake and a shelter area with some benches. They just seriously need to build a true bathroom area with maybe a water station because to have one portapotty for this park area is just sad, and Grayslake pulls in enough taxes for it.
4.60 (340 reviews)
(~4.15 km from centre)
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Duck Farm Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
This scenic preserve & former duck farm features a variety of waterfowl & wildlife, plus a dog park.
4.60 (204 reviews)
(~5.21 km from centre)
19
Lindenhurst Park District
Park
π The facilities are very nice. A lot of little kid programs. But went for toddler open gym. Had very few toys and games for a paid program ($3). My 2yo kid got bored in less than an hour. I would recommend Grayslake ($3) or Wauconda's (free) over this one.
4.60 (196 reviews)
(~8.33 km from centre)
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Lehmann Park
Park
π Sign at beach say non residents need to purchase temp. parking pass at village hall. Inquired at village hall. Was told stopped selling them years ago. That I could park at the Metra station. I am a senior citizen and am disabled. I have difficulty walking long distances. I also live in unincorporat...
4.60 (160 reviews)
(~5.26 km from centre)