Ryan D.
8/23/2025
The Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve is a great place if you're looking for a good walk in nature. There are many trees, lakes, bridges, and animals, to see. There are bathrooms next to the large...
Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve
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Checker Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve, nestled in Lake Zurich, IL, offers a serene natural retreat for visitors. With a sprawling landscape and diverse ecosystems, it provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The preserve is part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, known for its commitment to conservation and recreation.
Visitors to Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve can explore a variety of recreational activities, from hiking and birdwatching to fishing and horseback riding. The preserve's picturesque trails wind through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows, offering a chance to immerse in the beauty of the natural world. It is a place where visitors can unwind, recharge, and connect with the environment.
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Katie M.
11/20/2020
A group of friends and I have been walking here regularly since the start of the pandemic. This is a great forest preserve with easy paths that are mostly unpaved. There are also a few benches...
Amanda B.
1/6/2021
Beautiful park straddling cities of Buffalo Grove and Long Grove; very easily accessible with toilets right off parking lot area. Scenery is gorgeous this time of year, can't wait to see this...
Josh K.
7/12/2023
Really nice trails. You can take a short or a long walk depending on the route you take. You can walk your dog. You can bike. You can sit at one of the various overlooks and enjoy the views....
Ritu D.
12/26/2020
This is a great forest preserve with relatively new[er] trails that were available to the public during the pandemic by my parents house. I think it's a great spot to get some steps, biking, or...
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