Larsen Nature Preserve, Waukegan, IL

Larsen Nature Preserve in Waukegan, IL, spans 66 acres of woodland, wetland, and prairie habitat that connects directly to residential neighborhoods. A 1.5-mile crushed-stone trail loops through the property, passing restored oak savanna and a boardwalk that crosses a cattail marsh where waterfowl and migratory songbirds are commonly observed. Picnic tables and a single parking lot with restrooms sit at the Belvidere Road entrance, while an additional access point on Sunset Avenue allows residents to reach the trail without driving. The preserve is adjacent to Waukegan High School and the Waukegan Public Library, and it lies within two miles of downtown Waukegan’s Metra station and lakefront parks. Its location offers buyers direct outdoor access without leaving city limits, and the maintained path network supports walking, jogging, and seasonal cross-country skiing within a short distance of homes.

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Location

City Waukegan

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,308

House $314,875

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