Best places: Nature preserves in Will County, United States

Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails.

Diverse wetland, forest & prairie area on 32 acres with multi-use trails & 100-plus bird breeds.

👍👍 This time of year, October, is a great time to go and observe the birds who are migrating through on their way to the South. The confluence of the two rivers makes it a wonderful resting and feeding area. This area is so well-maintained and it was a beautiful day! We saw beautiful white swans and a...

👍👍 One of the best trails in the south suburbs. Plenty of wild life to see and throngs of kind helpful and pleasant human beings with big smiles.

Nature trails, campsites & education centers in a protected expanse of oaks, meadows & wetlands.

Beyond its grassy expanses, this charming preserve features scenic hikes & ski trails.

Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison.

👍👍 The trails are nicely paved and maintained. The loop is about half shaded and has a couple benches along the way to take a break or watch the birds

👍👍 Approximately 3.6 miles of peace and tranquility

726-acre nature preserve with wildlife & a multi-use trail, plus a picnic shelter & trailer parking.

Prairie conservation area with a bike trail & walking paths, plus birdwatching opportunities.

1 of only 2 access points to a vast nature preserve with biking, hiking, wildlife & winter sports.

Fishing, hunting & camping are available at this placid landscape with prairies, woods & waterways.

👍👍 I was just driving by and found this park by coincidence. Watching the sunrise here could be some of the most relaxing moments.

👍👍 Thought this place was really cool to walk around and explore . Was cool to think of all the history there . After exploring the main part of this place it leads to trails you can walk to through the woods . Little ponds are the side of you as you walk . Was cool to see the old Joliet Prison in the...

👍👍 Absolute BEST bike trail I've been on. You will get a nice peaceful ride, but also a good workout. The best part about this trail is that if you follow the red trail, it will loop around back to where you came from! Most trails you have to turn around and go back, this trail you don't. It's the perf...

👍👍 Love going to this place but my doggo loves it a lot more!!! Great place to run, walk, hike or simply just feel like you away from craziness!!! Place is also a decent place to fish just gotta do a little hike!!

Recreation spot with hiking/cycling trails, fishing & picnicking areas in a picturesque setting.

👍👍 A lot of parking available. Nice playground on site. And a restroom. Picnic tables under a pavilion as well. The path is paved/stroller friendly. The path disburses. You can walk a loop or walk, cross the street and continue to follow it that way. I did and it was so beautiful. There were deer absol...

👍👍 Parking is right on division street. The trail is okay. Natural surface.