Glacial Park Conservation Area

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 6705 State Rte 31, Ringwood, IL 60072, USA

Phone: +18156784532

Reviews

S Smith

Jul 11, 2022

Nice park with lots of trails as well as available canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding. Parts of trails are wooded other quite open. Plan on bringing insect repellent and sunblock. Trails are less than adequately marked so grab a map and look it over prior to starting.

m d

Jun 13, 2022

Love visiting, such a beautiful place. Don’t miss out on the views!!

Michael Campo

May 27, 2022

If you enjoy hiking or fishing, this is the place to go. Climb to the top of the kame (gravel deposits left behind by ancient glaciers) and enjoy the spectacular views. The nippersink creek provides for kayaking or fishing. A variety of terrain makes for a great day spent outdoors.

Howard Webb

Sep 18, 2021

One of the best prairies I have come across. McHenry county has done a great job with the 3,400 acre area with a great plant diversity and well managed (good control of invasives). If you like prairies, this is definitely one to see, as well as a wonderful place to walk or kayak/canoe float.

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Questions & Answers

Can I take my dog for a walk here?

Nicole Dean | Jul 4, 2018
Joe Church | Jul 5, 2018

Pets are always welcome. Please remember to pick up after them and they must be leashed at all times.

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Are you going to have summer camp?

Vincent 541 | Apr 4, 2021
Glacial Park Conservation Area (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

Yes, summer camp enrollment begins March 15th. Visit MCCD.me/SummerCamps for more information.

Can you tent camp over night?

Sean Stone | Jul 4, 2019
Anthony Miraldi | Jul 5, 2019

There is no camping allowed, park closed at sunset

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Can you paraglide anywhere in the park ?

Magdalena Gajowniczek | Jul 4, 2019
Jim Sarcia | Jul 5, 2019

No

Is there hunting there now. 11/19/20

Terrie Warzecha | Dec 5, 2020
Maritza Cadena | Dec 6, 2020

Firearm deer hunting is from 11/20-11/22 at Glacial Park. They have signs up by the hiking trails as additional warnings.

What is a good water gauge hight, but not too high for a good beginner?

Gonemadd | Jul 3, 2020
Glacial Park Conservation Area (Owner) | Jul 4, 2020

Please watch our video about paddling the creek (Kim talks about good conditions in the video): MCCD.me/PaddlingNippersink To find a link to the conditions, visit MCCDistrict.org/Paddle. To find closures and alerts about launches, visit MCCD.me/Status

Can you collect mushrooms in this park?

Ruski Bocian | Jul 3, 2020
Theodore Mall | Jul 4, 2020

Sorry, no.

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Is the bike trail paved?

Char Daniels | Jul 3, 2020
Theodore Mall | Jul 4, 2020

In part only

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Do I need a license to use my Kayak at Glacier Park?

Tammy Eddy | Jul 3, 2020
Theodore Mall | Jul 4, 2020

Not in Illinois.

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