Pretty nice park. Multiple lakes, walking trails, and a frisbee/disc golf course. Gets pretty muddy…read morein the spring, and gnats too. Maintained decently, quiet.

Beautiful trails. Lot of nature . Starts up near Wisconsin and goes to south side…read more They are sandy you can walk dogs, ride bikes, horses have A picnic. I actually had my eldest 2nd bday about 24 years ago at one of the pavilions .

Linne Woods was a well needed breath of fresh air for me the morning I conducted my run at this…read morepark. I am no stranger to it because it sits near an agency that I work for, so I am off-and-on in the area. And not that long ago one of my direct care clients celebrated his birthday at this park which gave me the chance to feel the vibe of it. My solo visit to Linne Woods came after having no interest in running the ever so congested Chicago Lakefront Trail. At the time, it was marathon training season with many runners out training for their fall and even winter marathons. And not to mention other individuals out on the trail whether it be biking, walking, skating, or even at the beaches which I just did not have the tolerance for at the time. In comparison to Chicago Lakefront Trail, Linne Woods appeared very peaceful which was exactly the vibe I had yearned for. It appears to be the ideal place to conduct large gatherings, or even picnics; and its large field is perfect for a number of recreational activities you can partake in. The area is a well-maintained space, consisting of picnic tables with shelter and benches within, and there are even restrooms within if it becomes your pit stop while on the trail or during whichever activity you are engaging in. And not to mention, there are waste and recycling bins throughout this area. Linne Woods is also accessible to the ever so lovely and maintained paved and unpaved North Branch Trail where it is easy to feel that sense of being engulfed in with nature and the beauty of it! I could not help but enjoy the beautiful sounds of birds chirping, the chipmunks or squirrels running either across my run route, or through the litter of dry leaves. It also kept me in the moment whether it be startled because of the noise, or the visual of those cute critters which put a smile on my face. Along with sounds of wildlife, I cannot ever forget the close encounter I had with deer as I embarked on my run route on this Chicagoland trail which took me up to Skokie Lagoons. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Linne Woods, as indicated in this review and would definitely return. It has become my preferred spot where I can enjoy my long runs in peace, as well as nature. ~Gonna run 'til I don't jiggle. ~ Thomas G

A wonderful site for outdoor strolling and enjoying nature. Had some very close and counters with…read moredeer which was truly amazing. My girlfriend loves animals and she couldn't have been happier that day. There are many trails to choose from or you can just walk on the road as well. You can even make your own path through the woods if you are adventurous! There are also picnic tables trash cans and bathrooms if you just want to enjoy a picnic.

This is such a random little place where Elmwood meets the lake. There's a short sand path that…read moreeventually drops down to a tiny section of public beach. (Can't walk on the beach because the beach goes private on either side of this tiny section of lakefront.) I definitely wouldn't make a special trip here, but if you happen to be walking or running by, as I was this morning, it's a nice place to stop and check out for a few minutes.

This is a relatively peaceful place for hiking and biking. But it's a little hilly for an Illinois…read moreforest preserve, so wear appropriate footwear (I learned that the hard way). I've seen people getting professional photos taken with these woods as a backdrop, and it's a good setting for that. There's an expanse of grass between the woods and the parking lot where you can sit, have a picnic, whatever. The paved trail runs up the hill and onto the bridge over Lake St. to the north or towards Old Orchard to the south. As you move south, the forest preserves get a bit busy, so I prefer to head north from here. Just to the west of the main trail, there's a gravel path that tacks off to one side and is a little quieter, if that's what you're looking for. You won't lose sight of civilization completely, but you'll get a breather from the steady flow of bike traffic on the main trail that way.

07/03/20 - Yet another part of the extensive trails that make up part of the vast Forest Preserve…read moreNorth Branch trails. These start East of me by the Chicago Park district on Foster Ave & go West through Labaugh Woods off of Cicero Ave (5 houses East of me) through Forest Glen Woods (2 Blocks west of me) the turns north all the way to the Chicago Botanical Gardens. These trails are awesome as they provide people a little respite from urban life literally right in their backyards. People especially now that the weather is warmer come out for walks, running, roller blading & biking along the trails. My sister and I are both on a mission to not only get exercise, but see our own natural beauty our forest preserves provide & at the same time shed some pounds. The amount we have been walking you see all sorts of wild life, everything from deer, Blue herons, snapping turtles, chipmunks scouting around, squirrels, raccoons, hawks, redwing blackbirds, cardinals (no Cubs though bummer), blue jays even a fox. Today we walked from the Blue Star Memorial Woods to the south end of The Skokie Lagoon & back about 6.3 miles.

The park is definitely busier than ever overall, but 1.) the lock-stock-and-barrel weekend…read morebarbecue crowd comes less often this year (seemingly only on holidays and really hot days); and 2.) you can still find moments of peace and quiet. Tuesday afternoon I spent about ninety minutes there and for much of it, I was the only person in the park besides the lifeguard. Nothing but the soft whisper of the wind, the rhythmic whosh of the waves, and the near-melodic screak of the swingset. Now THAT is time well spent. This Sunday I had visitors who wanted to use the beach (which I never do) and was surprised by the scene. There were more people than I would have thought, but it wasn't overrun; maybe 25-30 at peak. I got the impression that many of these were suburbanites who were hitting one of the northernmost Chicago beaches because the North Shore beaches such as Evanston charge money? In any case, it wasn't rowdy or bustling but there was enough activity to keep you occupied if you just wanted to watch the kids (or adults) playing. And I've always described this beach as devoid of scenery other than sailboats, but there was surprisingly plenty of eye candy there this time, mostly in the late-teen/early-twenties range. Going to the beach is not my thing, but that made it enjoyable.

This is a pretty "chill" park. It's so peaceful throughout the day. From the birds chirping, to the…read moresound of the wave. There's a lot of trees here with nice shade from the sun during the summer. This park/beach is perfect if you coming to read , meditate, write, or sleep...but I wouldn't do that if I were you...but anyways ,you can even bring a date here. Even tho it is a small park. Every time I come here, it's never crowded. Rather it's 6am, 12pm, or 8pm. The best things in life are free.

It always catches my eye when I drive by. It stands proud as a focal point in the community. It's…read morealways beautifully lit at night in a color that corresponds with a seasonal theme. If you haven't seen it, it's the giant fountain park at the corner of Milwaukee and Dundee called Cole Taylor Friendship Park. What an amazing spot for the community to enjoy. If I worked nearby, I would go there for lunch breaks, meetings, or just because. There are concrete walls for sitting, a gazebo at the top of the hill, and a little walking path to enjoy the beautifully planted flowers along the perimeter. They have concerts and community events there, and I believe you can even get married under the gazebo (though it's a little public for my liking).

Does anyone no when this fountain closes before winter season? I'm trying to get save the date…read morepictures for my wedding...please contact me at Laurenmar961@gmail.com

Nice, clean beach with easy access parking. Beautiful area to stroll on the beach or sidewalk…read more Plenty of benches along the walk to rest and enjoy the view on a beautiful day!

Beautiful Evening to go for a stroll. Around 70 degrees with very low humidity. Walk along the…read morelake heading north towards Northwestern University & circle back along Sheridan & see the beautiful homes.