The best parks & outdoor spots in Wheaton

Community green space featuring a playground, swings and slides. Soccer fields.

651 St Charles Rd (Carol Stream)

Park with a playground, splash pad, and disc golf, as well as facilities for baseball, basketball, and skateboarding.

101 E Fullerton Ave (Glendale Heights)

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

3721 W 111th St (Chicago)

This restored prairie habitat features endangered bird species, plus trails for hiking & biking.

1059 St Charles Rd (Glen Ellyn)

Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.

2S541 Winfield Rd (Warrenville)

Combination sensory-integrated playground, garden, and trail system that's open from dawn to dusk.

2751 International Dr (Lisle)

885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.

Butterfield Rd

68-acre city park for baseball, soccer, basketball & tennis, plus picnic shelters & a playground.

750 Thornhill Dr (Carol Stream)

Park featuring multiple ball fields, a playground and a tennis court.

1720 Wiesbrook Rd S

Protected natural area with 2 miles of trails, a picnic area & an 1890s living history farm.

1N600 County Farm Rd (West Chicago)

Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.

Naperville Rd (Naperville)

This urban oasis with woodlands, prairies & more provides recreational & educational activities.

Harrison Ave &, Pierce Ave

Waterfront picnic & play spot with walking & bike paths, a boathouse, fishing & winter ice skating.

645 Lenox Rd (Glen Ellyn)

Vast space with baseball fields, a playground, concessions & a sports complex with a fitness center.

800 St Charles Rd (Glen Ellyn)

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)

Family-friendly green space with scenic trails along the DuPage River, plus fountains and a playground.

400 S Eagle St (Naperville)

From award-winning gardens and nature walks to the First Division Museum and the McCormick House, Cantigny Park keeps weeknights and…

1 S, 151 Winfield Rd

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)

Need a quick way to burn off kid energy and sneak in some nature vibes this week? Dragonfly Landing brings a splash pad with interactive…

4704 Garfield Ave (Lisle)

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)