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Where to enjoy nature in Northeastern Illinois
By Product Expert | Posted in Community, For Fun on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 9:10 pm
State parks near Chicago IL
State parks are a beautiful way to spend some time with nature, relax, and have some fun, but what about if you live in a big city like Chicago? Surely there are no state parks nearby. We’re here to prove you wrong with our list of state parks near us at Glendale Nissan in Glendale Heights, IL. You can also check out our inventory of new Nissan models below!
James Pate Philip State Park
Location: Bartlett, IL
Activities: Hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, hunting
Formerly Tri-County State Park, this wonderfully preserved tract of land gives you over 3,000 acres of peaceful trails and scenery.
Silver Springs State Park
Location: Yorkville, IL
Activities: Hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, boating
Like its name implies, this state park features a clear bubbling spring, and it’s surrounded by beautiful oaks and prairie grass.
Channahon State Park
Location: Channahon, IL
Activities: Fishing, hiking
As the official trailhead of the Illinois & Michigan State Trail, this is a great place to start your journey. It also includes a look at historic waterway management.
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Moraine Hills State Park
Location: McHenry, IL
Activities: Hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, hunting, boating
Wildlife flocks to Moraine Hills State Park, and so do the people. You can even explore one of the few glacially formed lakes in the state.
Shabbona Lake State Park
Location: Shabbona, IL
Activities: Hiking, biking, fishing, boating
If fishing is your thing, put this state park at the top of your list. The lake sits in the middle of 1,550 acres of prairie and is home to multiple state Muskie records.
Illinois Beach State Park
Location: Zion, IL
Activities: Hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, swimming
With over 6 miles of beautiful beach on the Lake Michigan coast and a huge variety of flora and fauna, this park is certainly worth a visit.
Do you need to pay to gain access to Illinois state parks?
In Illinois, state parks are free and open to the public. Whether you want to just enjoy the sights, hike, or bike, you are welcome to do so. Just pay attention to park hours and park rules to ensure your own safety as well as the integrity of the park.
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Can you camp in an Illinois state park?
Of course you can go camping in a state park. Many of the Illinois state parks have numerous campsites that can accommodate your needs. What’s more, making reservations is easy and you can take care of it all right online with the link that we have below. You can also reserve shelters for events and activities.
