Winter in McHenry County can often keep us bundled up inside, but there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had despite the chill! If you’re looking to embrace the season and keep the family active, our Winter Outdoor Fun Directory is just what you need. From ice skating and sledding to skiing and snowshoeing, we’ve gathered a list of all the best winter activities around the county. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just looking for a cozy winter day outdoors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
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Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing
Sledding Hills
Snowmobiling
McHenry County Conservation District
Address: Multiple Conservation Locations
Website: https://www.mccdistrict.org/visit___explore/things_to_do/winter_activities/index.php
West Park
Address: 2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/neighborhood-parks
Algonquin Rd & Stranger Parks
Address: 815 Algonquin Rd, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Website: https://www.foxrivergrove.org/_T30_R18.php
Converse Park
Address: 628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Website: https://villageofislandlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Village-of-Island-Lake-Parks-Map.pdf
Deicke Park
Address: 11419 South Route 47, Huntley, IL 60142
Website: https://www.huntleyparks.org/parks-facilities/directory/
East Beach Park
Address: 4526 Shore Dr, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/440566fe2bc6466692bb367fe0542a4c
Fox Lake Ice Rink
Address: 17 E School Ct., Fox Lake, IL 60020
Website: https://www.foxlake.org/419/Fox-Lake-Ice-Rink
Freund Field
Address: 3905 West Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/440566fe2bc6466692bb367fe0542a4c
Jaycee Park
Address: Silver Lake Rd at Cary-Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL 60013
Website: https://www.carypark.com/rccms/location/jaycee-park/
Lake Park – Main Beach
Address: 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/neighborhood-parks
Miller Point Park
Address: 1202 Riverside Dr., McHenry, IL 60050
Website: https://www.cityofmchenry.org/your_government/departments/parks___recreation/index.php
Morrison Park
Address: 233 Rand Rd, Lakemoor, IL 60051
Website: https://www.lakemoor.net/village-parks—facilities.html
West Park
Address: 2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/neighborhood-parks
Willoughby Farms Park
Address: 2001 Wynnfield Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Website: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=22
McHenry County Conservation District
Address: Multiple Conservation Locations
Website: https://www.mccdistrict.org/visit___explore/things_to_do/winter_activities/index.php
Veteran Acres Park
Address: Entrances off of Route 176 and Walkup Road, Crystal Lake, IL
Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/neighborhood-parks
Bates Park
Address: 1450 Seminary Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Website: https://www.woodstockil.gov/921/Park-Directory
Converse Park
Address: 628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Website: https://villageofislandlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Village-of-Island-Lake-Parks-Map.pdf
Emricson Park
Address: 900 W South St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Website: https://www.woodstockil.gov/370/Emricson-Park
High Hill Park & Nature Preserve
Address: 501 Kirkland Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Website: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=7
Lions Park
Address: Galvin Pkwy & Brown St, Harvard, IL 60033
Website: https://www.cityofharvard.org/parksrec
McHenry County Conservation District
Address: Multiple Conservation Locations
Website: https://www.mccdistrict.org/visit___explore/things_to_do/winter_activities/index.php
Old Hunt Park
Address: Old Hunt Rd and Hunters Way, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Website: https://www.foxrivergrove.org/_T30_R19.php
Picnic Grove Park
Address: 598 Birch Ln, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Website: https://www.foxrivergrove.org/_T30_R14.php
Raintree Park
Address: 401 E Lake St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Website: https://www.woodstockil.gov/921/Park-Directory
Spella Park
Address: 2610 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Website: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=17
Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center
Address: 12219 Lois Ln, Huntley, IL 60142
Website: https://www.huntleyparks.org/parks-facilities/directory/
Veteran Acres Park
Address: Entrances off of Route 176 and Walkup Road, Crystal Lake, IL
Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/neighborhood-parks
McHenry County Conservation District
Address: Multiple Conservation Locations
Website: https://www.mccdistrict.org/visit___explore/things_to_do/winter_activities/index.php
