I have wanted to explore Des Plaines River Trail since I was young. Like pre teen young. After years of putting it off, I finally started that journey. While I walked part of the trail in the past, I’m starting with Des Plaines River Trail 1 for this post. I started this adventure in earnest down Des Plaines River Trail
I had a busy week where I couldn’t explore much. Finally, I set out and checked out Fox Chase Park. It was the last of three parks right by where I was staying. Fox Chase Park is a bit bigger than the other two parks I explored nearby. Also unlike them, it was not of an identical design. The playground
Rollins Savannah was my next destination and the one I was most excited for to check out. I spent near three hours here and took plenty of pictures. If I had more time in Illinois, I would have spent multiple days checking out this park. Rollins Savannah is a series of trails and parks and even with all the images
For my next adventure in Illinois, I visited Greystone Park. The weather took a cold and windy turn so I found a smaller park to explore. Greystone Park is set up quite similar to the last park I visited. A single path at the entrance leads to a small playground. The rest of the park is a large open field
I traveled to Chicago Illinois to visit family. But that doesn’t mean I can’t explore some parks near where I’m staying. My first stop on a cold day was Oak Tree Park. I’m actually staying in a suburb of Chicago called Round Lake. Its far to the north of the city. I’m actually closer to Milwaukee, Wisconsin than Chicago. Anyway,