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Big Bend Lake

8.2 • Nature preserve
🏞️ Parks
🕊️ Meditation Spot
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Lake with calm waters and small fishes offers a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounding park includes large picnic shelter, boat ramp, benches, and ample parking. Nearby trail supports biking and dog walking, though no dedicated trail circles the lake.
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People are saying

"It's a peaceful Meditation Spot with calm waters."

"You can walk around the park near the lake."

Good to know

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There is plenty of parking available at Big Bend Lake.

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The area is suitable for biking and walking dogs.

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There is a boat ramp for easy access to the water.

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Big Bend Lake
8.2
south of, Bender Rd, Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States
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