<p>We wanted to go to nearby parks for picnic enjoying the outdoors on a visit . What is around w/in a…0.5, 0.75, 1 hr or so. thanks</p>
<p>Why not the Arboretum? Or are you looking to explore somewhere further from campus? I have not visited Kickapoo, but it looks like it would fit your criteria:</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/landmgt/parks/R3/Kickapoo.htm#Natural]DNR[/url”>http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/landmgt/parks/R3/Kickapoo.htm#Natural]DNR[/url</a>]</p>
<p>I would suggest going to Meijers for picnic items and then heading over to Meadowbrook Park in Urbana. It is a great place for a picnic and you can hike around the trail and look at the artwork. Bring a frisbee, too… Always my favorite place to visit when I travel to Champaign-Urbana.</p>
<p>Depending upon how much time you have, I’d recommend Allerton Park. It is about 30 minutes away to the west however. </p>
<p>Here is a link:</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://allerton.illinois.edu/]Allerton[/url”>http://allerton.illinois.edu/]Allerton[/url</a>]</p>