Calling all biking enthusiasts! Whether you’re cruising along the Lakefront Trail or exploring the scenic trails of the suburbs, we want to see your favorite family biking photos. Show us the joy of pedaling through Chicagoland’s diverse landscapes and share your top kid-friendly biking spots with fellow parents.
📸 Submit your best biking snapshots below and tell us about your favorite kid-friendly biking spot in Chicagoland. What makes it special? Why do you and your family love it? Your insights could inspire other families to embark on their own biking adventures!
Plus, selected submissions will be featured in our upcoming July/August magazine, showcasing your biking escapades to our readers across Chicagoland.
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Chicagoland families share their favorite spots to bike:
“Using a traditional Dutch bike, I brought my kids to school from the southside to the northside every day using the Dearborn bike lanes from Polk to Oak. Then back home, we headed east on Oak to the lakeshore path every afternoon, stopping at Oak St. Beach. Best memories!” – Michael H., Chicago
“We love riding our bikes to downtown Arlington Heights. They have the farmers market on Saturday mornings, we stop at the library, and get breakfast afterwards. We also stop in Parrot Stars so the kids can play with the amazing birds they have.” – Tiffany U., Arlington Heights
“We love to bike at Big Marsh Bike Park. The dedicated space to cyclists of all levels has been such a great place for new memories. Our oldest (4 years old) learned how to ride a pedal bike all by herself there!” – Kristen L., Chicago
“We love biking on the North Branch Trail, through forest preserves and with our final stop, the beautiful Botanic Gardens.” – Hannah R., Park Ridge
“We commute on our Omnium to school, and our favorite place along the route is the North Shore Channel Trail. It’s car-free, kid friendly and scenic.” – Megan B., Chicago
“We love riding our bikes in Lincoln Park around North Pond before riding over to the Lakefront. Our daughter loves to watch the geese waddling across the bike path. We also enjoy taking off our shoes and feeling the beach sand under our feet.” – Rhonda S., Chicago
Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for Chicagoland families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.
