Des Plaines · Cook County, IL
Outdoors in Des Plaines
Scout analyzed 42 Des Plaines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
8
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Potawatomi Woods
This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.
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Prairie Lakes Park
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West Park
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Gallery Park
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
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Thatcher Woods
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
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Lake Park
Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.
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Jerome Huppert Woods
Forested open space along the Des Plaines River, with hiking, wildlife sightings & a picnic shelter.
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Schiller Woods-South
Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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