The best parks & outdoor spots in Des Plaines

Kid-friendly nature preserve featuring hiking trails.

2300 W Touhy Ave (Park Ridge)

Fields, tennis courts, gardens, a gymnasium, a sleek playground, an outdoor pool & an ice rink.

3721 W 111th St (Chicago)

Kid-friendly outdoor pool alongside a playground, plus sledding and a gym area.

1500 E Euclid Ave (Mt Prospect)

Nature preserve with trails, picnic tables, and a public restroom, suitable for children.

2622 Euclid Ave (Northbrook)

Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.

1421 Milwaukee Ave (Glenview)

Well-maintained recreational area with basketball courts, pools and sports fields.

100 S Western Ave (Park Ridge)

Baseball fields, open green space, a dog run & several small ponds make up this city park.

1001 Zenith Dr (Glenview)

Picturesque park offering wooded paths, a stream, picnic tables & a modest nature center.

3120 Milwaukee Ave (Northbrook)

Forest & prairie refuge offering a range of native trees, trails & wildlife viewing, plus parking.

1942 E Golf Rd

Open space featuring a walking/cycling trail through scenic woodlands. Pet friendly.

2001 Berry Ln

One of many forest preserves within Cook County featuring a canoe launch & hiking & biking trails.

Milwaukee Ave (Northbrook)

Natural park featuring wooded areas, walking trails, picnic tables & local wildlife. Dog friendly.

Central Rd (Glenview)

Park with a public restroom that's popular for soccer.

251 Wille Rd

Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.

2200 Lee St

Park with a playground, picnic, and pool areas, plus baseball, tennis, and volleyball courts.

3600 Glenview Rd (Glenview)

Peaceful park with a lake for fishing, plus a walking path around it.

2137 Busse Hwy

Created by a famous landscape architect, this park has ball fields, a theater, a pool & golf course.

500 S Central Ave (Chicago)

This 21-acre park offers turf & natural grass fields, plus a skate park & community gardens.

2800 S Sacramento Ave (Chicago)

Green space featuring a conservatory with 8 diverse sections, outdoor gardens and a playground.

100 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

300 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

40 acres of open space plus sports facilities, a fitness center & an outdoor swimming pool.

201 E 111th St (Chicago)

Community park with a playground, pool, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for baseball and summer camp.

401 W 123rd St (Chicago)

Park offering ball diamonds, a playground and a field house (with bathrooms), plus friendly staff.

11546 S Ave L (Chicago)

City park that's good for kids, with frequent events and plenty of activities.

11132 S St Lawrence Ave (Chicago)

Jumbo, nearly 200-acre park featuring gymnasiums, a beach, sports fields & picnic areas.

9801 S Ave G (Chicago)

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St &, S Ellis Ave (Chicago)

Waterfront walks & fishing in a lakeshore park with a climbing wall on a former steel mill's facade.

at Lake Michigan, E 87th St (Chicago)

Need an easy kid-energy release and a cool-down in one trip, swing by Austin (Henry) Park. The small-but-mighty green space packs a…

5951 W Lake St (Chicago)

Pulaski (Casimer) Park packs a legit two-gym field house, an auditorium with history, a swimming pool and a softball diamond. Catch Movies…

1419 W Blackhawk St (Chicago)

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

5100 N Francisco Ave (Chicago)

Tiny neighborhood park featuring playground, seasonal splash pad & regular indoor kid activities.

1919 N Seminary Ave (Chicago)

Park with a zero-depth, Olympic-sized indoor pool, fitness center & an outdoor splash pad.

1312 S Racine Ave (Chicago)