Harms Woods — Attraction in Niles Township

Beautiful place to walk and see deer and natural beauty. Such an amazing scenery especially for those who are mostly in urban communities. I have two knocks against the walk paths though; 1, the bike riders who think they have the right to go full speed down a pedestrian path which is neither intelligent nor safe and the inability for dog walkers to keep the dogs on the left side of them as they're supposed to be positioned. If my dog is on my left side he subjected to being in harms way of bike bullies or inches away from oncoming dogs that are far too often untrained and aggressive. The designers really need to widen the path and so that runners/ dogs/ cyclist and pedestrians can have their own lanes. And don't tell there's not...

Was here for a softball game in August and apparently they (local PD) kick people out when it starts to get dark. Understandable, I suppose. Also, if you’re playing as part of a league you need a permit. Not sure how much those cost, but my company’s soft ball league somehow managed to play here without one for the last 12 years without one until our last game. That was also one of the reasons noted when my group of ~40 was asked to leave. Nice little nook in the suburbs...

Great for nature walks or rides with either a bike, skates, or even a horse. It has many small trails that all connect. Though you can only walk in the forest trails, since no bikes or horses can traverse. There is many ponds but no fish. Deer can be around you and you don't realize it until it surprises you. It is wonderful to hear the birds sing differently amongst the trees. There is also canopies with tables around the park for parties and...