Lake County Forest Preserves

The county's more than 50 sites offer fishing, hiking, biking and swimming plus nature and history education programs and special events for families....

Lake Julian Trout Farm

Lake Julian is a perfect place to get away and fish in a beautiful and tranquil environment. There are picnic facilities and a bait shop available....

Mayslake Peabody Estate

This former mansion, now on the National Register of Historic Places, serves as a unique educational and cultural resource for the community. Programs...

Barber and Oberwortmann Horticultural Center

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

Established 35 years ago, the park has grown into a major collection of 28 works that is set within the wild prairie swales of the Governors State...

Erie Park

Nestled 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

What 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

One 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

This 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....