Gebhard Woods State Park - Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Located in Morris. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/i&m/east/gebhard/park.htm
Moraine Hills State Park - From angling to hiking, from viewing rare plants to observing migratory waterfowl. Interpretative center, food concession, picnicking, and boat rentals featured. Located in McHenry. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/MORHILLS.HTM
Illinois Beach State Park - A full range of recreation opportunities complement the expansive shoreline of Illinois Beach State Park. It encompasses the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/ILBEACH.HTM
Kankakee River State Park - Suitable for hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, picnicking, trails, horse riding. Located in Bourbonnais. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/KANKAKEE.HTM
William G. Stratton State Park - Located in Morris, this park was developed in 1959 to provide boat access to the Illinois River. There are four public boat launching ramps. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i%26m/east/stratton/home.htm
Chain O' Lakes State Park - A water oriented recreation area with opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. The park borders three natural lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink - and the Fox River that connects the other seven lakes (Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Catheri - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/CHAINO.HTM
Channahon State Park - The official trailhead for the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Good for fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping, and boating. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i%26m/east/channaho/home.htm
Buffalo Rock State Park - Located approximately three miles west of Ottawa in LaSalle County, this park has long been a favorite picnic area, as well as a nature lovers delight. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/buffalo/home.htm