Recreation & Natural Areas in Chicago
Matthiessen State Park
2050 W. Stearns Road
The Former Tri-county State Park encompasses 501 acres. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offers a variety of educational programs through the Tri-County State Park Visitor Center...
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
8763 E. Canyon Road
This scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of Apple River. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area which was once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to...
William G. Stratton State Park
640 Argyle Park Road
Known as a fisherman's delight, Argyle Lake State Park has a full complement of recreational opportunities...
Weldon Springs State Park
1365 W. Castle Road
The park is very representative of the Rock River Hills area with rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name...
Van Buren State Park
c/o Ottawa NWR
14000 West State Route 2
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Service in 1964 and is closed to all other public use except fishing from June to August. The refuge's 2,445 acres are primarily marsh...
Springville Marsh Nature Preserve
R.R. #1, Box 4
If you're looking for the ideal place to drop your line and catch a record fish, look no farther than Clinton Lake State Recreation Area...
Rock Cut State Park
13531 West State Route 2
Located on the scenic shore of Lake Erie, Crane Creek State Park offers a vast freshwater marsh and spacious sandy beach for enjoyment. This coastal environment is home to more than 300 species of birds...
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
R.R. #2, Box 27
Located on the Mississippi River about 1 1/2 miles north of Oquawka near Illinois Route 164, Delabar State Park offers quality outdoor experiences for anglers, hikers, campers and picnickers...
Perry's Victory & Int'l Peace Memorial
P.O. Box 16
The Eagle Creek State Recreation area is located on the central portion of Lake Shelbyville, and provides the perfect setting for outdoor recreation, natural relaxation, and luxurious accommodations for a day, a weekend, or even longer...
Ottawa Circuit Hike
c/o 1169 N. Buck Road
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park has unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the abundance of birdlife...
Moraine Hills State Park
834 Edgewater Drive
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world...
Mississippi Palisades State Park
834 Edgewater Drive
The park is a wildlife haven due to the varying habitats including woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and surrounding croplands...
Maumee State Forest
Route #1
In the midst of endless field of corn and soybeans stands Harrison Lake State Park -- a green island of scenic woodlands in a rich agricultural region. Harrison Lake is popular for swimming, fishing, camping and canoeing...
Maumee Mountain Bike Route
2660 East 2350th Rd.
Illini State Park is the kind of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not f...
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
13921 W. Route 150
Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its rolling topography and meandering Jubilee Creek, offers various outdoor recreati...
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