It’s picnic season. When it’s summer in Illinois, we need to seize the moment. For me, I love to enjoy summer by dining outside. Eating at restaurant patios is nice, but nothing screams summer quite like going on a picnic. Illinois has some great picnic spots. We’re counting down the top 10:

1. Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve (Naperville)
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2. Mills Park (Oak Park)
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3. River Park (Chicago)
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4. Starved Rock (Utica)
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5. Shawnee National Forest
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6. Millenium Park (Chicago)
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7. Cave in Rock State Park (Cave in Rock)
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8. Grand View Drive and Park (Peoria)
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9. Giant City State Park (Stone Fort)
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10. Meadowbrook Park (Urbana)
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Got any other favorite picnic spots? Let us know in the comments.

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