Great local trail. However, it is gravel and there is a lot of greenness and the trail is narrow…read more Used to be train tracks until about 2008-09. Cool place to walk/bike. Highly recommend!

Really nice rustic trail with still a few leftover relics of when is was a rail spur. As a walker…read moreI actually like the fact it hasn't been improved. I recommend hiking boots if walking the south end as still a lot of railroad ballast.

Evans Field is part of the Des Plaines River Trail (South Section) located in River Forest, IL…read more It's one of the smaller parks near a residential area. It has a pavilion and restroom facilities. The trail is gravel, but you find smaller dirt trails along the way. Once you start heading east on the trail, it joins up with the north/south part of the trail that goes along the river. Dog friendly park, but you must keep them leashed.

This visit to Evanston I didn't actually visit this beach, though I grew up in Evanston and thus…read morehave been to Lee Street Beach many times in my youth. This time, I visited the Lee Street Beach bathroom. Overall, it was a decent experience, but there were no lights on when I entered the building. It was pretty dim in there and I looked about for a light switch just as a sensor turned the lights on. I'd make an emergency stop here again.

I was passing through for the first time and had to stop to take a few pics. There's no sand. The…read morewater was calm. The park setting with trees, healthy grass that's well kept, and benches for relaxation. I'll have to come back with a picnic basket.

A tiny triangle park in the heart of the Ravinia neighborhood of Highland Park, across from the…read moreRavinia Metra train station, Jens Jensen Park hosts several festivities and farmers markets during the warmer seasons. Formed by the intersections of Dean Ave., St. Johns Ave, and Roger Williams Ave.; there is street parking on each of the roads. Numerous trees offer pleasant shade through the park, there are several places to sit, and there's a beautiful fountain feature in the summer. Check the City of Highland Park's website to see the schedule of events (Farmers Market, French Market, and Food Truck Festival) at Jens Jensen Park during the summer.

Two full baseball fields, playground, and a small basketball court. Leashed dog friendly. Park…read moredistrict building for activities and community events. A fine park.

There is a riverbank trail that goes all the way past Central Ave. Major blockage on the trail near…read morethe restroom. Trail can be accessed a little bit later.

06/21/24 - Da first day of summer. It's a beautiful morning 68 degrees right now but it's going to…read moreget warmer. I started my day off w/3.2 miles Ok you guys time is short get out and enjoy before it gets too hot

This is where my daughter went sledding. She's to mature & cool now. Heart breaking. The sled hill…read moreand walking trails are cool. This is a nice place to go relax and get some exercise and unwind. One of the best features used to be a beautiful warming house. There Was an old school round fire place with a welcoming fire. Great for the community. Now, it's an office. I'm sure the person who decided to do this was far more Important than the community they serve. Enjoy your desk.

I've driven by here literally countless times in the two decades I've lived in the Chicago area. I…read moreknow there was a pool and toboggan run here but just never had much reason to stop, and it wasn't until the pandemic that I realized what a true gem the Forest Preserve District of Cook County is. I was stunned by how extensive it is, and yes, it does feel like a small woodland. I saw someone with their hammock strung up between two trees. It must have been ok, because there were multiple FPDCC staff around within sight of it. (I don't know if you need a permit or other permission, though.) We were kind of on the western side of the property and farther east in a copse of trees we saw a deer. That deer surprised me a lot, because it was there for several minutes and it was only a few feet from a dog, who was quite interested in the deer. At some point the deer must have decided it had had enough of the dog because it retreated a bit. But it was so fun to see it there. Caldwell Woods has various programming, all of which can be found on the FPDCC website or on one of the signs on the property. We were here with a play group for their yard games day, and it was fun! There may have only been one or two other parties there besides us, but I hope the forest preserve staff don't feel discouraged because our children had fun throwing bean bags, hitting plastic croquet balls, running up the hill, "axe throwing", and so on. They've either recently added or renovated a fire pit area, and one of the master naturalists was up there popping corn and providing materials for making s'mores on the fire. It was a really fun night (though watch the weather; it got a bit chilly and I forgot sweatshirts), and I'm looking forward to more events here and to visit the wellness center.

Definitely worth checking out and getting a forest bath. Inhale the oxygen and listen to the birds…read moresing. When I was there a man was walking with his palms open and birds were flying down on his hand. He's got some treats for them lol.

After attending a birding event, and with recommendations by fellow Yelpers John and Annette, my…read morehusband and I came to the city to check out the bird sanctuary. Per the website, we were a little early in the spring season. However, there still was a decent amount of bird watching. On day of my visit, red winged black birds and sparrows were the two species we saw a lot. The reason for loss of star is due to the closed bathrooms. Both sets of bathrooms were closed for the season. I was expecting to at least have porta potties. I will definitely be back at different times of the year to see what other birds I can spot!