Crystal Lake · Mchenry County, IL
Free things to do in Crystal Lake
Scout analyzed 43 Crystal Lake places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
43
Matches
10
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Outdoors
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
Outdoors
Veteran Acres Park
Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.
Outdoors
Sterne's Woods & Fen
Preserved forested area with a creek, ponds & walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails.
Sports & Recreation
Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area
Sports & Recreation
Glacial Park Conservation Area
A park set on 3,400 acres of wetlands, prairie & glacial kames, with trails, canoeing & fishing.
Family
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Outdoors
Lippold Park
Public park with ball fields, a disc golf course & a skateboard park, plus ponds & hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
Jurassic Gardens
Sports & Recreation
Crystal Lake Main Beach
Arts & Culture
Raue Center For The Arts
Restored 1920s vaudeville theater with red stall seats holding a comedy club & kids' workshops.
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