The Grove Glenview

Tour the historic grounds of The Grove and wander over 3 miles of hiking trails.

The Grove mobile app allows you to explore the grounds while learning about Glenview’s local history, natural ecosystems, and the Kennicott Family. Choose the tour that most interests you!

Are you curious about the rich legacy of Glenview and the Kennicott Family? If so, pick the “Day in the Life” tour to see inside the 1856 Kennicott, Log Cabin, and Schoolhouse.

On the “Behind the Scenes” tour, you will get a peek into the Kennicott Archives and see artifacts not on display to the public. You will also learn about the animals inside the Interpretive Center and the work animal care staff does to keep them happy and healthy.

But if you are ready to venture out on the trails, choose the “Traverse the Trails” to learn about the natural history of the site and what makes this Illinois Nature Preserve unique! From the time of the glaciers to today, native wildlife and plants have survived on the fertile land of The Grove.

The app also keeps you up to date on special events and programs going on at The Grove! Be sure to like us on Facebook.

The Grove app is here to make your visit easier and more educational and we hope to see you again and again!

The Grove is 148 acres of ecologically diverse prairie grove land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District. Settled by the Kennicott Family in 1836, The Grove was once home to Robert Kennicott, Illinois’ first naturalist. The Grove was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is on National Registry of Historic Places and is a partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Chicago Wilderness.