Boulder Park, Gages Lake, IL

Boulder Park in Gages Lake spans 40 acres of preserved open space with two primary trails: a 1.2-mile crushed-stone loop around the central boulder field and a 0.6-mile boardwalk section skirting the northern wetland. The park’s namesake glacial boulders, some exceeding six feet in diameter, create distinct climbing and photography opportunities. Two picnic shelters equipped with grills and restrooms sit near the main parking lot on Sunset Avenue, while a small fishing pier on the south pond allows catch-and-release angling for bluegill and bass. A fenced playground with adaptive equipment lies adjacent to the shelters, and an open turf field marked for soccer and ultimate Frisbee sits to the east. Mature oak and hickory stands provide continuous canopy cover along the trail edges, offering shade and seasonal foliage color. The park entrance is 0.4 miles from the Gages Lake Metra station and 1.7 miles from the I-94 corridor, placing retail and dining options in nearby Grayslake within a five-minute drive.

Fishing Picnic Area

Location

City Gages Lake

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $7,899

House $430,114

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