5 Local Parks Near Lincolnwood, IL

Get in your Porsche Macan, Boxster, or Cayenne and head outdoors for the day in one of the great parks around Lincolnwood, IL. Take a stroll through breathtaking natural areas and enjoy a scenic picnic on lush green lawns under the trees.

1. Bunker Hill Forest Preserve

Escape to the beautiful wilderness of Bunker Hill Forest Preserve at W Harts Road in Niles, and enjoy a relaxing stroll or, if you prefer, a strenuous hike through this remarkable natural area. Hike through the open savannah, the Sidney Yates Flatwoods, and the floodplain forest abundant with birdlife.

It’s also an excellent spot for picnicking at one of the six scenic picnic groves, and if you have little ones, they’ll have a blast running and climbing around in the natural playgrounds. Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.

2. Emily Oaks Nature Center

Explore the wonders of nature in the picturesque 13-acre Emily Oaks Nature Center at 4650 Brummel Street in Skokie. Discover this beautiful urban oasis by hiking and biking down the trails that wind past indigenous grasses, trees, and wildflowers that attract coyotes, flying squirrels, and red foxes, and catch glimpses of great blue herons and hawks around the scenic two-acre pond.

The Emily Oaks Nature Center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. until sunset and opens on Sundays from 10 a.m. until dusk. Please visit the center’s website to not miss out on all the exciting nature events and programs.

3. Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

Head out to McCormick Boulevard in Skokie for a picnic on the north channel of the Chicago River in Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Take a slow walk through the beautifully landscaped park on the walkways to view the over 60 sculptures on display.

You can also go on one of the free public tours hosted by docents once a month between May and October to learn more about the artworks in the park. Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park is open throughout the year, and admission is free.

4. Henry A. Proesel Park

The Henry A. Proesel Park at 7030 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincolnwood is packed with outdoor fun for the young and old all year round. The park is ideal for playing baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and soccer. There is outdoor fitness equipment, an outdoor ice skating rink, and an aquatic center to cool down on those hot summer days.

The center has a zero-depth pool with water sprayers and interactive water toys. The massive L-shaped competition pool also has diving boards, two one-meter slides, and a three-meter slide. If you have small children, they will enjoy splashing around in the kiddie’s pool, sliding down the miniature slide, and playing with the water toys.

5. Lincolnwood Centennial Park

Enjoy a peaceful afternoon in the one-mile-long Lincolnwood Centennial Park at 6801 McCormick Boulevard along the North Shore Channel. Bring your family, friends, and pup along for a picnic, and play a challenging game of disc golf on the nine-hole course.

Stroll or jog down the paths with your pooch, look at the sculptures, fish from the platform, and paddle on the channel. If you just want to relax, throw your picnic blanket out on the lawn and spend a peaceful afternoon lazing in the shade.

Take a drive to one of these great green spaces and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Contact Porsche Lincolnwood today for a maintenance service to ensure that your vehicle is in tip-top running condition.  

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