Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Centered around a 115-acre lake, this preserve offers a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature education. No dogs, horses, or pets are allowed inside of the preserve.

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    (847) 968-3499

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    lcfpd.org/IG

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    Nature Preserve

Address

16400 W Buckley Rd (btwn Milwaukee Ave. & Saint Mary's Rd.) Libertyville , IL 60048 United States

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SS Christopher

Walking the outer paths of this park is a deceptively long and beautiful walk. Bring water and sunscreen . Don't get lost trying to take shortcuts across the lake .

Nikkie Howard-Williams

The children's playground is awesome. It's clean , has different areas for different ages, and has equipment for those with disabilities.

Gustavo Pacheco

Wow is this a great place! Clean fresh air . Great rental rates. Great place to play and have a picnic .

bdmjn

bring a bike or rent one here. lovely area to exercise or lay out in the sun

Janixa Herrell

A beautiful fun place to bring kids. Park Is awesome

James Nattinger

You can kayak down the Des Plaines from the launch located across from the pavilion in the back.

K.D. Roesler

Free concerts on Tuesday nights in the summer! Bring your own food, wine , etc!

Shannon Jeropke

No dogs, horses or other pets are allowed in the preserve or preserve facilities.

Tejaswi Mummaneni

Kayaking was super fun

Khristine Anderson

Kid-friendly! Fun, creative, fenced in playground behind the visitors center. Lots of picnic areas and stroller friendly paths. Read more

Jef K

Great for fishing ! The little shop near the marina sells fishing licenses, basic poles, and of course worms.

Jesse Mendoza

The larger 2.5 mile loop is great for running or biking . Heated bathrooms in winter. One of the bigger preserves in Lake County , IL Read more

LCFPD

Marina is open 6:30am-1 hr before sunset . Rent fishing boats, kayaks , canoes , paddle boats , comfort bikes . Read more

Ronald Prenta

Free concerts and view !!!

Krista Barrack

The soft pretzels at the cafe are pretty good

Liz Mayer

No dogs allowed in the park . Go to the adjacent dog park or a different preserve.

Ken Grooms

Cavern Beat Tuesday concert

Kathryn S

Can't bring your own kayaks in.

Jeffrey Dunn

rollerblades & longboards are fun to ride here

Khristine Anderson

Going to the Children's Grove Playground for my kid's first playdate (and mine) Read more

michael edgar

Snow cones are $2.25.

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7.8
Dog Park
Independence Grove Dog Exercise Area

This is the nicest dog park & the people here are very friendly. - PooBear & Fathed

Dog Park
Libertyville Dog Park

An annual or daily permit and a dog are required for entry. Permits allow access to all five Dog Parks. Daily permits can be purchased in advance via your mobile phone. - Shannon Jeropke

7.9
Preserve
Deer Grove Forest Preserve

Decent urban mountain biking, east side a bit better than west side for singletrack. - Chris Hafer

7.3
Preserve
Volo Bog State Natural Area

There are plenty of ticks and mosquitos so come prepared. There's also plenty of opportunities for nature photography. - Lia L.

Trail
Independence Grove Hiking Trail

Nice trails! - Geoff Wilson Sr.

8.2
Coffee Shop
Starbucks

Cafe Misto half decaf - try it! - Dominik Szewczyk

8.8
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market

The butcher has the best meat in the area! - Tina Swartz

8.1
Brewery
Mickey Finn's Brewery

Mussels in white wine garlic sauce were tasty! - Johnna