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North Park Village Nature Center
Hiking trails over wetlands, prairie, savannah and woodlands. Visit the kids' educational facility at the nature center.
Erie Park
630 N. Kingsbury St., ChicagoNestled on the east bank of the south branch of the Chicago River, Erie Park turned from dumping grounds to a hilly paradise fit for the little tot...
Oz Park
2021 N. Burling St., ChicagoWhat would Dorothy and her friends from Oz think if they knew that the biggest attraction to their park in the winter was the small but solid hill...
Soldier Field Sledding Hill
Long after the Bears have exhausted all possible playoff opportunities for the season and outdoor Soldier Field shutters for its winter hibernation,...
Humboldt Park
1400 N. Sacramento Ave., ChicagoOne of the city's little-known sledding gems, Humboldt Park offers guests on the west side of the city the opportunity to get their sled on. And when...
Montrose Harbor
601 W. Montrose Drive, ChicagoThis hill wasn't designated for sledding, but come winter, Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor is one of the city's premier destinations for downhill fun....
Midway Plaisance Park Ice Rink
1130 Midway Plaisance North (east 59th street at Woodlawn), ChicagoOutdoor ice arena. Opens the day after Thanksgiving
