PARKS & NATURE WALKS Bowen Park


1800 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan 847-360-4700 waukeganparks.org


Learn of Waukegan’s storied past at the Waukegan History Museum, itself a historic site, then picnic in the park. With fitness course, playground, and jogging paths. C5


Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 847-835-5440 chicagobotanic.org


Take a tram tour or stroll the bucolic paths through 385 acres of artfully landscaped Mother Nature. Themed gardens, greenhouses, year-round education and events. H5


Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods 847-968-3320 lcfpd.org/ryerson


Ryerson Woods is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 565-acre preserve offers pristine woodlands and scenic trails for hikers and skiers. Go in March for Maple syrup hikes, fall for Halloween hikes. H4


Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville 847-968-3499 lcfpd.org


Prairie, woodlands and a 115-acre lake make for great hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, boating, picnics. Live summer concerts. Separate off-leash park for pups. E4


Chicago Botanic Garden


Lake County Forest Preserves 1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville 847-367-6640 lcfpd.org


Four seasons of splendor and recreation for outdoor lovers. Come explore 31,000+ acres of protected natural woodlands in Illinois’ 2nd largest forest preserve district. E3


Volo Bog State Natural Area 28478 W. Brandenburg Rd., Ingleside 815-344-1294 dnr.illinois.gov


A National Natural Landmark and only open-water quaking bog in Illinois. What is a quaking bog, you ask? Visit and find out! Wooden walkways, bird- watcher’s delight. D1


Waukegan Park District 2000 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan 847-360-4700 waukeganparks.org


An innovative park district that creatively adapts to our evolving community and provides exceptional parks, recreation and cultural arts that benefit all. D5


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