The Top 20 Attractions around Park Ridge
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Park Ridge. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Park Ridge is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 30, 2025
North Shore Channel
Highlight • Trail
The North Shore Channel, constructed between 1907 and 1910, was originally built to flush sewage from the North Branch of the Chicago River into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. …
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Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Pretty straight well maintained bike trail along the channel - combined with the lakefront makes a great roundtrip.
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Skokie Lagoon No. 3
Highlight • Lake
From this grassy spot you get a lovely view of Skokie Lagoon No. 3. This lagoon is part of the Skokie Lagoons nature preserve, located in Glencoe and Winnetka, Illinois. …
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Caldwell Woods
Highlight • Forest
Caldwell Woods, situated on Chicago's northwest side, offers diverse recreational features including picnic groves, activity spaces, a warming shelter, sledding hill, and access to the well-loved North Branch Trail. Despite …
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Dam Number 1 Woods
Highlight • Forest
Dam No.1 Woods is a great spot to rest and recharge along the Des Plaines River Trail. With two sheltered picnic groves, it’s an ideal place for a lunch break. …
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