Things To Do
in Prospect Heights

Enjoy a scenic bike ride through Prospect Park, which offers various trails and beautiful views of nature.

Pack a picnic and relax in one of the many green spaces in Prospect Park, perfect for family gatherings or a day out with friends.

Explore the hiking trails that wind through the park, offering a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors.

Visit the Audubon Center for birdwatching opportunities, where you can spot a variety of bird species and learn about local wildlife.

Engage in various sports activities, such as basketball, tennis, and soccer, at the well-maintained sports complex.

A large urban park with numerous trails for hiking, featuring scenic views and diverse wildlife.

A network of trails that offer a peaceful hiking experience through wooded areas and wetlands.

A historic park with walking paths, nature trails, and a lagoon, perfect for short hikes.

A vast nature preserve offering paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

A scenic trail that runs along the river, providing opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife.

Located approximately 15 miles southwest of Prospect Heights, O'Hare is one of the busiest airports in the world, serving numerous domestic and international flights.

Situated about 20 miles south of Prospect Heights, Midway primarily serves domestic flights but also offers some international routes.

Approximately 70 miles north of Prospect Heights, this airport serves the Milwaukee area and has both domestic and some international flights.

Located about 35 miles south of Prospect Heights, GYY offers limited commercial service with a few domestic and international flights.

Roughly 125 miles southwest of Prospect Heights, BMI serves the Bloomington-Normal area with domestic flights and some international services.

Individuals identifying as White or Caucasian, including European and Middle Eastern descent.

Individuals identifying as Black or African American, including those of African descent.

Individuals of Hispanic or Latino origin, encompassing various nationalities and ethnicities from Latin America.

Individuals identifying as Asian, including those of East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian descent.

Individuals identifying as more than one racial group or mixed race.

Individuals identifying with races or ethnicities not commonly classified within the major groups.

A popular team sport played on a court, usually indoors, where players try to score by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop.

A traditional American sport played with a bat and ball, commonly played during the summer months, often in local parks and community fields.

An increasingly popular sport in the U.S., soccer is played on a grassy field where two teams try to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team's net.

Often played recreationally in parks and beach settings, volleyball involves two teams separated by a net, aiming to score points by landing the ball on the opponent's court.

A common individual sport, running is popular among residents for personal fitness and is often seen in local races and community events.