
Parks & Recreation
Skokie Lagoons
The Skokie Lagoons are an 894 acre forest preserve of seven interconnected lagoons, dug by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1942 and now one of the North Shore's biggest outdoor destinations. Access from Winnetka runs off Tower Road just east of I-94, where a trailered boat launch and a seasonal canoe and kayak rental concession open onto more than 11 miles of shoreline; bluegill, sunfish, and largemouth bass draw anglers along the banks nearly year round. A roughly 4.4 mile paved loop circles the water for walking, running, and biking, and the preserve's mix of open lagoon and wooded shoreline makes it a reliable spot for birdwatching in every season.
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