Buckle up because adventure is waiting for you.

Explore the William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary, play along the sandy beaches of The Chain, and discover the historic Hiram Butrick Sawmill.

Seasonal and Year-round Recreation

  • Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

    42909 Hunt Club Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

    Enjoy scenic overlooks, cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback riding in some of the finest rolling topography found in Lake County, Illinois.

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  • Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

    11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192

    Wilmot Mountain's welcoming 'come as you are' approach to skiing and snowboarding has created memories for countless guests spanning more than 80 years.

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  • Raven Glen Forest Preserve

    41080 North U.S. Highway 45, Antioch, IL 60002

    Enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback at the preserve. It is known for Timber Lake, which is a glacial lake, and Hastings Creek, scattered wetlands and rolling terrain with oak and hickory groves.

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  • Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve

    19330 Miller Road, Antioch, IL 60002

    Experience the beauty of this picturesque landscape as you hike, bike, horseback ride, and cross-country ski along the preserve's 1.6 miles of trails.

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  • Downtown Antioch Ghost Signs

    Downtown Antioch, IL 60002

    Check out the five ghost signs inspired by the Antioch’s past. These murals were hand-painted to look like they have stood the test of time.

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  • Sunset at the Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Chain O' Lakes State Park

    8916 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081

    Located in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O' Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers.

    The park borders three natural lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink - and the Fox River that connects the other seven lakes (Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Catherine and Redhead) that make up the Chain. In addition, the park contains a 44-acre lake within its boundaries, Turner Lake. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline, Chain O' Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland.

    Entrance gates will be locked from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am during summer hours and sunset to 8 am during winter hours.

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  • Kids on the playground at Sequoit Creek Park in Antioch, IL.

    Sequoit Creek Park

    845 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002

    Opened in fall 2024, Sequoit Creek Park is the centerpiece of downtown Antioch. The park features a splash pad; accessible playground; public performance pavilion with seating to accomodate nearly 1,000; two firepits; and a concession area with bathrooms, complete with creekside aesthetics and open space for passive recreational activities.

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  • The Ted & Vickie Axton Playground at Centennial Park in Antioch.

    Centennial Park

    701 Anita Street, Antioch, IL 60002

    The project for Centennial Park’s playground started on May 13, 1992 when 2,030 volunteers showed up to build the playground piece by piece.  The park was dedicated on June 28, 1992 and also features a pavilion, picnic tables, tennis courts, baseball fields, restrooms, and open space.

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  • Hiram Buttrick Sawmill

    Gage Brothers Park & Hiram Buttrick Sawmill

    790 Cunninghan Drive, Antioch, IL 60002

    This 4.4 mini park opened in 1978 and remains a peaceful place for picnics, wedding photos and reflection. The park features a full-scale working model of the Buttrick’s original sawmill that was built in 1839 that once existed in town.

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