Great time out with the family came for a picnic did a little fishing and my three-year-old ran…read morearound had so much fun on the beach

We went for a walk this morning and loved the trail. The water was very clear with just the right…read moreamount of activity,

If you're local it's awesome , if you're an out of towner like me you have to pay to park then pay…read moreto get in which sucks

What an amazing place! How did I not ever know about this? It is free for entrance otherwise it's a…read morefive dollar visitor fee. If you wish to go to the main beach, that's an additional $12 if you are not a resident of Crystal Lake. The grounds are immaculate, very well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two lakes, multiple pavilions that you can rent ahead of time. Lots of picnic tables for you to sit down. Near the bar and grill while you can't go in the water, you can take your drink and sit on one of the cheers on the beach. You can watch people practice on their WaveRunner. Swing on the swings at the bar and listen to great music. I did not have any food here. I did have an amazing Mojito. The bartender was a young man looking to join the Barrington police force. Polite, kind and also had great customer service skills. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is that there are absolutely no markings anywhere as to what trail you are on, how long of a trail it is, and where there may be porta potties. There aren't any maps or QR codes and it was a bit confusing as I came upon several wise and the trail to decide which way to go as I had limited time there. Given the fact that everything is so nicely taken care of I don't know how they can't have at least some markings on the trails that they have there. One of the workers sent me direction and it literally just took me to a pavilion. They have kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards. They also offer lessons for SUP depending on the day. Lots of people fishing. Amazing Place! Please add signage for the trails! The pop and water machine near the beach entrance did not work. Hopefully those are checked daily to repair.

The property is very well kept and even the roadway is. There are never disturbances, I live on the…read moreroad and have never been disturbed and on top of it, this property is very peaceful. The owner is very kind and always checks up on us, whether it's to see what fish we caught or if we need anything at all. I come here multiple times a week because it is so worth it to me. Castle Park attracts so many friendly people and I met a lot of others with a similar love for the outdoors at this property. It is also kid friendly. Whether I come to go for a walk, fish, or even have a picnic, this is the place to go!

Best fishing ever! Nine stocked ponds to choose from. Just the beautiful scenery is worth the cost…read moreof entrance. Go fishing anywhere for free and catch nothing or pay $25.00 here and catch so many fish you won't believe it. You can't keep them, but the fun is catching them anyway.

The Fox River is gorgeous. We didn't go on a boat but it's a gorgeous site to see, with plenty on…read moreboats zipping through and even some fishermen. A hidden gem in the Crystal Lake area for sure.

I don' t own a boat, but my friend does and we had a blast taking the kids out for a little fishing…read moreexcursion. I don't know if the capacity is always like this, but the marina appeared to have plenty of unallocated spaces, which is great for those looking for a spot. I also like that there was a bathroom on site (though it was locked when we went on Saturday at 7:00am) and plenty of parking for those who don't have a boat here. The spot on the river gave ample access to some great fishing locations where we were able to see many varieties of fish. Though I don't own a boat, I want one now and would love to keep it here.

I returned here after visiting about 30 years ago, and was very impressed with the trails. You can…read morespend many days here and still not see all the areas the park offers. We parked at the Oak Opening area and hiked down to Lake Defiance, taking the Lake Defiance Trail. We stopped at the Nature Center to see some displays and chat with the ranger, and then continued our hike. Seeing the moraines, the leftover hills and ridges from the retreating Wisconsin Glacier, 10's of thousands of years ago, was a geologic trip through time. This is a great local state park that does not have an entrance fee! (None of our state parks have entrance fees to the best of my knowledge!) This is a place I can't wait to get back to explore, right in the backyard of the Chicago 'burbs!

Very thankful my son recommended training for long runs at Moraine Hills. His mapping of the route…read moreprovided a great roadmap. There is signage, mileage marking and different surfaces (soft and asphalt). for the trails. The varying elevations provide great opportunities to train well. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

This is one of our favorite places to walk and view native plants and birds. Nestled in the…read moreSouthwest Corner of Moraine Hill State Park,this park offers great walking and biking paths. You can walk along the Fox River or take the circular crushed limestone trail . Plenty of parking along with restrooms,picnic tables,bait and snack shop and BBQ grills. Definitely a place to visit when in McHenry County.

This is a great place to walk and to see nature all around you. The trails are wide and go through…read morea variety of different habitat. I enjoyed seeing many late summer blooms and so many birds. Parking lot is huge and there is a bait shop for those who like to go fishing.

I have mixed emotions about this Kane County forest preserve…read more On the one hand I love it because it's very "birdy" and for those who love to watch and count birds it is special. On the other hand I hate the bikes that go whizzing by and rattle the bridge just as I'm capturing a melodic or mournful bird song. There are some who politely slow down and call out "On your left" but some really seem to get a kick out of almost knocking someone over. If you walk over the two bridges and go down the path to the right along the opposite bank of the river you will be in Tekawitha Woods, a twofer! Bikes cannot go through there.

Decent forest preserve a really nice running trail in the morning. Perhaps not as taken care of as…read moreother preserves. Beware of yellow jackets in late summer-early fall. I've gotten stung in this preserve a couple of times just minding my own business and running.

Loved that there was next to a bicycle trail, you could see people passing by…read more We saw two deers, ducks and lots of birds and squirrels.

I like the trail along the river here where I have spotted many land and shore birds. It's quiet…read moreand shady so it's a good spot on a hot day. That being said, it can be muddy so be prepared. Also wear bug repellent and watch out for fallen limbs across the trail. At least those keep the bikers off the path.