Parks Near Chicago, Illinois

Escape the urban landscape with parks near Chicago, featuring stunning lakeshores, sand dunes, and scenic river valleys.

Popular Parks Near Chicago

Popular Activities
  • Beach activities
  • Hiking
  • Birdwatching
  • Photography
  • Cross-country skiing
Best Times to Visit
  • Summer for beaches
  • Fall for colors
  • Spring for waterfalls
Driving Tips
  • Avoid rush hour traffic leaving Chicago
  • Indiana Dunes gets crowded on summer weekends
  • Starved Rock parking fills early on weekends

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