Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Chicago

Michael • May 20, 2010Great unofficial dog park. Lots of room to play and usually plenty of other dogs to play with.

Kaitlin • May 4, 2018I can’t resist a rails to trails project, and this is a great one! Cool neighborhood, cool art, and a well-maintained track. If you like urban trails, check this out!

David K. • October 17, 2015This is a great biking path. Plenty of places to stop, great views and a nice ride.

Molly E. • August 3, 2015Nice option for running or walking if you don't live near the lake.

Antonio D. • April 15, 2016The small parallel streets that run along the Boulevard are great for bike riding

Miss V. • September 18, 2011Take a walk down these gorgeous streets & enjoy the amazing homes. Great trick or treating here!

NormaElise S. • November 3, 2011What a nice park. A gated area around the playground, big fields for outdoor games, a fountain w/flowers around&benches for relaxing/reading, chess/checkers tables, picnic tables. Good job.

CJ U. • April 14, 2011A great park on the northside with plenty of playgrounds, softball diamonds, and a great field house. Pet friendly!

Michael H. • October 17, 2016Beautiful trail for walking and biking. One of the best ways to see the neighborhoods around it!

Ian kane H. • May 26, 2014A great place for a BBQ and ride the trails with your bike?

Explore Chicago • September 13, 2010Gompers Park on Chicago's northwest side is home to a fishing lagoon and wetland, adjacent to the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Explore Chicago • August 17, 2011The Norwood Park Outdoor Pool is a great place to cool off in the steamy summer months.Lounge, splash down the park’s water slide, or dog paddle as you enjoy Chicago’s sunny summer days.

Jenna T. • June 24, 2013The Pool has a deep end. It Can get crowded on hot weekend days!

Erica T. • March 8, 2013The square was pretty empty today but great sunlight hitting the center statue!

Ron S. • July 31, 2020Pretty nice place to go for a walk. They have baseball and soccer fields. Would be a nice place for a picnic

Svitlana S. • May 6, 2015Nice place for biking, amazing indoor swimming pool.

David M. • April 3, 2011Great kids park has much to climb, 3 slides and many swings along with nice open space for playing catch.

Joe M. • November 7, 2015Came here late night with my gf & my dog. Conveniently located beside the 606. Not too much structurally interesting but a solid fenced in location to let your pooch loose. Strength is location. 🐶

Lori G. • December 30, 2010Great running track. Nice place for a workout.

Tracy M. • June 9, 2013one of the few dog, kid friendly Parks!

Lina G. • August 5, 2012The nature preschool programs are fantastic (and free). The classes are reading a story about the topic and then a nature hike. Parents expected to come along.

Amanda E. • October 28, 2013The exercise room is great. Clean, new equipment, quiet at 11am.

Devonta • December 16, 2015Beautiful view of the city at night! Visiting from New York City.

Kenny K. • January 7, 2011Don't forget the indoor pool--inexpensive swimming classes for toddlers!

Justine P. • September 29, 2011There's always new and different classes, the walking club has a fun incentive program, and they are always taking suggestions from the community. And they have a new playground!

Joan V. • March 26, 2012A great way to get to Ashland from Humboldt Park with no traffic and a bit of nature :)

shylo • August 28, 2011Great newish playground, community garden, family events, kids' classes at the Field House!

Kathleen N. • July 22, 2015It's excellent path that takes you along the river. All the way up past Old Orchard, Skokie lagoons, to Chicago Botanic Gardens. Seeing the wildlife in their own setting. Makes for an enjoy able ride.

Heath F. • January 26, 2017Im very worried about discrimination at the park I was excluded from Open Volleyball Play this Winter If you know that there's a history of this then you can be better equipped to handle what may come