Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Fox River Forest Preserve in Barrington
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Location on the map
Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
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Comments (99)
This is a great place for a walk, run, bike, or even a picnic. Plenty of open fields, trails, and river front access. Pretty views and great especially during the fall! Parking is never an issue either. There is a boat launch and the park is certainly very well kept!
Clean,beautiful views. And quite
Beautiful site with views of lake/boat dock a distance off the hike path. I walked the hike the trail that took you through a savanna & two boardwalk bridges over low lands. Bridges are very well built & excellent condition. Beautiful wild flowers on the 1st day of fall. Peaceful walk.
Stopped in on a ride, trails seem very well maintained although there is only a couple miles of trails. The views were wonderful and it was relatively quiet for how close it was to the road. Good place for a short walk or picnic, not enough space for other activities.
Really nice park. Except the county forgot its a park and there needs to be at least out houses to use for the disabled.They probably just overlooked the State law.I would hope they fix that since now there is Eagle viewing there at a active nest.Kids and parents alike deserve to see that.It would also be nice to leave the parking open throughout the park year round except when closed at night. Esp in winter since they plow the whole park.Its clean, fishing and picknicks. Family fun for everyone
One of the better preserves in the area.
Beautiful colors! Peaceful
We reserved their Shelter B for a party. The shelter was large, with ample tables, a big grill and even electricity. We were close to the parking lot, walking paths and a huge field which made it easy to see up and gave us plenty to do.. The nearby restrooms were clean and well-maintained.
Great scenic trails. You can rent out covered shelters with bbq set up and plenty of space to have tons of fun in big groups. Also, children playground is great!
Good place for a picnic and doing some grilling. Open area for volleyball, softball, bean bags, etc. You can also reserve the shelter for bigger groups. Plenty of Parking. Washroom facilities are nice and clean.
Good place for weekend gateway .
For Scouts or other youth groups this is a perfect setting to introduce camping and the outdoors in a manageable and controlled environment. there is a grocery store 10 minutes from here but it feels like were lost in the woods.
Great forest preserve. Nice place to launch the boat too. Would be better if there were lights on the ramp for after dark.
Beautiful place. Has an amazing trail that goes along the river and then through the woods. Great boat launch too.
Great place for a quick walk with my kids!
LOV this forest preserve! Easy access but sooo much nature to observe and enjoy!
We love this place. Its typically clean, and not terribly busy. We walk our dogs here every once in a while and they love it. Nothing beats the outdoors.
A large nature preserve with biking, hiking, fishing, and pavilions for larger picnics. Clean restrooms and spacious parking lot are convienant for all.
Absolutely beautiful. Amazing trails and many spots to stop and enjoy the views. Awesome shelters to rent.
Such a great place to walk and spend time around nature. Good facilities and well maintained.
We had my fathers surprise 50th birthday party here and it couldnt have been better! The weather was great, the views were amazing, and there was a lot of space for activities!
Lovely place. We held a church event with a band, it was great.
A flock of pelicans resting on the shore of the fox river.
Nicely laid out boat launch for a fee, rentable pavilions and great walking paths with a view of the river. Enjoyed walking here today
Great little trails not too long but just right. Also with nice big river perfect for fishing and or boating
Park is good but if you are planning to go fishing there you may be wasting your time. They are way too many boats flying in the channel.
Good fishing and scenery. Great place for a hike jog walk session. Also a decent marina and boat launch.
Beautiful scenery, great fishing, boat docks, wildlife including a bald Eagles nest and also biking and walking trail.
Great crushed lime stone pathways, boat launch, plenty of parking, outdoor facilities for small parties, benches for sitting near the rivers edge.
Great clean forest preserve. Walking and jogging path going along the river. Nice fishing spots.
I love walking on the path that goes around the entire park. Quiet and great view of Fox River
Gorgeous area for a walk or run. Beautiful views of the river and nice paved path through a wooded area.
Gravel at restrooms was real soft.but glad the restroom was there
This place was amazing. We felt safe and protected. It was clean and well kept. We were there for the Fred Fest!
My favorite location for the last 14 years to throw a family picnic. Clean, kept up nice...indoor plumbing!!! 😀
The best Public & Lake County launch, 4 boat launch, online pay. Easy-Peasy..
Great trails for hiking very clean well taken care of .
Great trails along the river, pavilions for picnicking, boat launch and fishing 🐟
A very nice walk near the river. Not a lot of trails, but well-maintained.
Very pretty!
Great place for putting boat in and out on the river
Nice fishing and relaxing place
Beautiful park, great amenities.
Fresh air good places for fun
Walking the trails is really a nice way to spend an afternoon
Beautiful preserve with eagles and more.
Decent Ramp, but has a launch fee, I thought this was a public ramp since it is a forest preserve.
Clean place, nice views
Good walking paths and ample parking.
Excellent place for a walk and to enjoy Gods creation!
Lovely walking path along the Fox River...wish it were longer!
Nice place for a hike, bike, or boat!
Saturday Morning.
Peaceful, nice trails, a lovely place to visit
Nice fishing, nice picnic shelter, nice hiking
Beautiful grounds along the Fox River.
Beautiful spot for a picnic
Great clean park
Not a fair question for me ! iam very partial to L G. W I .
Such a great preserve!
This place is awesome very clean.
This is my mediation place. Such a beautiful spot.
Pretty short trail along the river.
Nice place to have a small family event
Great trails and views
Eagles nest in the winter. Nice walking path
Perfect, secluded, private. All we wanted
Tom always takes care of the boat storage.
Awesome venue for an outdoor wedding
Nice launch with a lot of space
Beautiful spot in all seasons
I live on the border for the last 25 years
Beautiful preserve!!
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Breathtaking Beautiful!!!
Beautiful landscape.
Beautiful and spacious.
Beautiful!
Clean
Very pretty
Beautiful place!!!
Excellent place!!!
Gorgeous
Super
Great place
Its a good place to fish👍
Fabulous
Beautiful
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Total reviews rating 4.7
99 Reviews for Fox River Forest Preserve 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-28A great place to bike or walk! I especially love the little wooden walkway on the red trail. Good for gentle biking; there arent extreme elevation gains unless you go up the larger hill with the nice view of the water. Keep going along the yellow trail and youll exit near Riverwalk. I always see a ton of birds and animals when I visit!
Review №2
2022-01-18Nice place, was surprised to find youth group campground! 2 mikes trailes. 5 dollars boat launch.
Review №3
2021-10-12Love this place. Every time you visit you’ll see something beautiful. Peaceful too.
Review №4
2020-06-14The perfect action kayak ride for a non-whitewater rapids day. With hundreds of boat passes, the water gets choppy, but nooit add wickedly as Lake Michigan. Just enough to get motion and to make use of for speedier rowing. Up around the bend is The Broken Oar bar and restaurant, for quick stops, etc. Along the banks are fairly interesting sights, and a 3-4 hour row can be an actively relaxing workout for an afternoon or morning. Kayaks pay $5 (passport parking app) for launching at the reserves boat launch
Review №5
2020-08-18Best place launch into the Lower Fox River. Has four launch ramps and a great staging area for your boat. Also doesn’t close until late. Coat varies but they have a mobile app now to make payment easy.
Review №6
2021-06-26Beautiful sites. Would love if the red trail eventually gets looped back to yellow trail towards the river/marine.
Review №7
2021-02-11Come and fish! SEE, the jet skis! SEE, the boats! SEE, the tubers! SEE, the wildlife! Come and SEE, the plethora of things that the Fox River has to offer! Its AMAZING!
Review №8
2019-10-19Always a great place to hike next to the river, or just kick back and have a family picnic.
Review №9
2019-06-01Nice park, worth a visit, Fox river is scenic.
Review №10
2021-03-20Great preserve. Saw an Eagles nest and cranes/herons. I deducted a star because the bathrooms were closed. All the other ones I went to this winter were open year round. Put a sign up at in the parking lot so people know!!