{"id":75571,"date":"2020-05-22T17:18:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T22:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=75571"},"modified":"2020-07-06T09:56:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T14:56:11","slug":"here-are-a-few-state-parks-reopening-near-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/here-are-a-few-state-parks-reopening-near-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"9 State Parks Reopening Near Chicago With Social Distancing Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On May 30, many of the Illinois State Parks will reopen. After weeks of research, Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Health have determined that parks are safe to reopen to the public with some restrictions. Activities like boating, fishing, archery, hiking, and biking are being allowed with social distancing measures in place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here are a few state parks near Chicago with the green light on reopening.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75576\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ChainOLakes.1381.J.360600-1.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ChainOLakes.1381.J.360600-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ChainOLakes.1381.J.360600-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ChainOLakes.1381.J.360600-1-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ChainOLakes.1381.J.360600-1-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/ChainOLakes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Chain o\u2019 Lakes State Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">8916 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, Illinois | Opened May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chain o\u2019 Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with special opportunities for boaters, anglers, and hunters. On the border of Illinois and Wisconsin, the park borders three natural lakes \u2014 Grass, Marie, and Nippersink \u2014 and the Fox River that connects the other seven lakes in this chain. The 44-acre body of water features bluegill, largemouth bass, and walleye, to name a few. Dove, waterfowl, archery deer, and permit pheasant hunting are also available. Three short trails are open for equestrian use, biking, or walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75577\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DesPlaines.1431.A.360600.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DesPlaines.1431.A.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DesPlaines.1431.A.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DesPlaines.1431.A.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DesPlaines.1431.A.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/DesPlaines.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">26421 N River Road, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Wilmington, Illinois<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Another water-oriented park, Des Plaines State Park features flowing rivers and acres of natural prairie land up against the backdrop of the Kankakee River about 60 miles south of Chicago. Visitors can expect to see an abundance of wildlife creatures within the farmland, woodland, prairie, and swamp territories. Besides the archery range, most of the park is unpaved. This state park near Chicago includes amenities such as dog-friendly areas and archery. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s also a handicap fishing area on Milliken Lake on the most southern tip of the river.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75579\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75579\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GooseLakePrairie.2701.H.360600.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GooseLakePrairie.2701.H.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GooseLakePrairie.2701.H.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GooseLakePrairie.2701.H.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GooseLakePrairie.2701.H.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/GooseLakePrairie.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">5010 N Jugtown Ro<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ad, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Morris, Illinois | Opened May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Goose Lake Prairie is a mile southwest from the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers. The prairie acts as a nature preserve for native plants, animals, and birds including some endangered species. Heidecke Lake offers anglers 2,000 acres of opportunities to catch a variety of fish. The ponds and marshes create a quiet, tranquil environment around crushed limestone foot trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75583\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75583\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Kankakee.3121.C.360600.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Kankakee.3121.C.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Kankakee.3121.C.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Kankakee.3121.C.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Kankakee.3121.C.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/KankakeeRiver.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Kankakee River State Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">5314 W Route 102, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Bourbonnais, Illinois | Opened May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Kankakee River State Park is over 4,000 acres of recreational area. This park is about 60 miles southwest of Chicago. They&#8217;re opening up 10 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of bike trails, and 12 miles of equestrian trails. Boat ramps and rivers are open at this state park in Illinois for boaters and anglers <\/span><span class=\"s1\">with a limit of two per boat. The trail is diverse in water, trees, and prairie land \u2014 resulting in a diverse group of wildlife. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75582\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75582\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MoraineHills.3721.D.360600.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MoraineHills.3721.D.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MoraineHills.3721.D.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MoraineHills.3721.D.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MoraineHills.3721.D.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/MoraineHills.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Moraine Hills State Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p6\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">1510 S River Road, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">McHenry, Illinois | Opened May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Moraine Hills State Park is a series of ponds, wetlands, and marshes along the Fox River. Over 10 miles of trails will be available for hikers, walkers, and cyclists as well as day-use areas. The trails are paved with crushed limestone and offer visitors a chance to see overhead cranes in the sky. Picnicking is going to be allowed in designated areas and with social distancing guidelines. Boating and fishing will be allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75581\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75581\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SilverSprings.5161.A.360600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SilverSprings.5161.A.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SilverSprings.5161.A.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SilverSprings.5161.A.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SilverSprings.5161.A.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/SilverSprings.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">13608 Fox Road, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Yorkville, Illinois | Opened May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The attractions at Silver Springs boasts both majestic oaks and prairie grasslands, providing a panorama of natural beauty. The Fox River runs through this state park near Chicago. A natural prairie restoration project implies the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl, and upload game. The park will open for hiking, fishing, boating, archery, and equestrian use. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75580\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75580\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VoloBog.5391.D.360600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VoloBog.5391.D.360600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VoloBog.5391.D.360600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VoloBog.5391.D.360600-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VoloBog.5391.D.360600-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Photo Credit: \u00a9 Illinois Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dnr\/Parks\/Pages\/VoloBog.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Volo Bog State Natural Area<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">28478 W Brandenburg Road, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Ingleside, Illinois | May 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The Volo Bog is an official Illinois Nature Preserve area. Fifty-six miles northwest of Chicago lies the bog, home to a floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges. While the bog is closed for renovations, parts of the marsh and over five miles of trails are open for hiking and wildlife observation.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27984\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-27984\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indiana-Dunes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indiana-Dunes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indiana-Dunes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indiana-Dunes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indiana-Dunes-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Indiana Dunes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/parklake\/2980.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Indiana Dunes State Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">1600 N 25 East, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Chesterton, Indiana | Reopened May 22nd<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Apart from recreation buildings, the Indiana Dunes State Park near Chicago has been opened for hiking, bird watching, and beaching along the shore of Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species can be found in the park, providing homes for many types of plants, animals, and aquatic species. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75578\" style=\"width: 1728px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75578\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o.jpg\" alt=\"state parks near chicago\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o.jpg 1728w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94566074_3331736890223822_7002598276641849344_o-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.wi.gov\/topic\/parks\/name\/richardbong\/todo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Richard Bong State Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">26313 Burlington Road, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Kansasville, Wisconsin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">About 70 miles from Chicago, Richard Bong is a state park that features a great family prairie area for kite flying and picnics. There\u2019s room for dogs, all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and equestrian use. There are over 16 miles of pet-friendly trail, off-road biking trails, and ATV\/UTV rental available. Fishing, hunting, and trapping are available with permit. A parking permit is necessary for travel by car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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