Lake Katherine Preserve, Palos Heights, IL

Lake Katherine Preserve in Palos Heights spans more than 150 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and open meadows that attract residents seeking outdoor recreation. A 2.2-mile paved trail loops around Lake Katherine, used by walkers, runners, and cyclists, while an adjacent crushed-stone path leads through restored prairie and into the adjacent Palos Forest Preserves. Two fishing piers provide shoreline access, and a non-motorized boat launch accommodates kayaks and canoes. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a nature play area are clustered near the main parking lot, and an interpretive center offers restrooms and seasonal educational programs. From the lake’s edge, visitors can see the Chicago skyline on clear days. The preserve borders residential neighborhoods, placing these amenities within walking or biking distance for many households and connecting directly to the regional trail system that extends into Cook County’s larger forest-preserve network.

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Location

City Palos Heights

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,321

House $757,436

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