Beck Lake — Attraction in Northfield Township

Nice little lake with an -unaccesible- island in the middle. There are paths either way starting by the parking lot next to the lake but I don't think it's a single path that loops around it, hence the 4 stars. There's a hiking path too, you start it and then it forks North- South. Follow it to the North and you can get to the River Trail Nature Center (which is pretty cool, they have a little show room with native reptiles and fish. Also, some animals in cages outside). I fished a white bass once, I threw it right back. I know it's an authorized...

Beck Lake is a beautiful lake located along the Des Plaines River Trail. There is an island in the Lake. However, public access to the island is denied, as it is a protected wildlife area. I visited Beck Lake today because the weather was abnormally high for the month of March. It is very popular for fishing, picnics, walking, and biking. (Equestrians are also allowed). The lake freezes in the winter months of December, January,...

Nice and beautiful lake, with beautiful trail. They have a boat launch and plenty of lake access points for fishing. Could see some plastic and leftovers from the fishing around the lake borders. Hope people cleanup after themselves, and help to keep our nature preserves clean. There is a dog park near to the entrance ( membership details might need to be researched). Plenty of...