Talk about quaint environments and pleasant walks. This is a go to. Year round this place to enjoy…read moreyour day with friends, family or the special someone.

I love hiking here on a spring, summer or fall day. This is a Moderate hiking course on an unpaved…read morepath. So prepare as far as shoes goes. This path is dog friendly and horse friendly. There are little rest areas with benches along the way. They even have a water bottle filling station. Over all this hiking path is a little under 3miles but had a great intensity level with a beautiful view

Well laid out. Plenty of parking, great wildlife. Some paved trails and some limestone trails…read more Occasional Porta Johns( they could use more) this is a great place to walk, bike, hike. They also have several shelters to picnic. I like to go meet Family here and catch up. For the most part , people you pass are friendly.

Apparently my old review disappeared. I love McDowell for a nice walk. It's nice in any season…read more Plenty of parking. Only one porta pottie at entrance. Suprisingly, it's usually kept decently clean.

My wife and I love this area for taking peaceful walks, and we especially love when we come across…read morethe deer, if you're calm and quiet enough, they will not run away!

I've came here a few times and I wonder why my review got deleted? This place is absolutely…read morebeautiful! Tons of stuff to do and see, the trail has recently been repaved. Very well maintained by the city of Plainfield. Plenty of parking but use advisory from coming in from the Lockport road access.

I've had this trail on my to-do list for a few years and finally made my way down on an upper…read more70's-degree, bright sunny Saturday. I started at the west end, biked to the east end at Willow Springs, and did the full loop for about 25 miles. This trail rides like a straight road that offers little resistance. Yes, there are bends and turns along the length of the trail, but there's not a single spot on this path that really slows you down. The trail is entirely asphalt, and in some places, pure road. All bikers will find this trail user friendly. The asphalt itself is in great shape. Most of it appears to be newer, and the trail is very well taken care of. About the only drawback I saw: the trail becomes a road that shares space with semi's and other large trucks for about a mile. I didn't have any troubles back here, but when a truck drives by, you're going to get some dirt kicked up into the air. Didn't care for that. I parked at the west end which had a bathroom, signage and some seating. I didn't notice many benches on the trail but a 3ft cement wall that resides in many places along it would make for a good stopping point for those who need a rest. All in all this is a nice trail, especially if you're looking to go fast. In terms of site-seeing, I was a little surprised that you're siloed on this path and really don't see much of the surroundings while on the trail. Only a couple spots offer a view. Happy trails.

Very interesting trail and sights! Lots of bugs in April. Can't imagine how bad it would be in full…read moresummer so bring bug spray.

Can't go wrong with a pleasant walk here with that special someone. Beautiful surroundings of…read morevegetation and wildlife.

A nice wooded area that's dog-friendly if you are looking for a place to walk. There are two spots…read moreto park after turning down the road. The parking areas were well maintained. There are also some simple bathrooms, benches, covered tables/gathering spaces, and grills. We parked in the first area and then walked to the second parking area to enter the trail. We decided to do the longer loop first (~1.35 miles) and then the shorter loop (~.5 miles) afterward. Although you do need to watch for random tree roots, it was a pretty even pathway throughout with some cute bridges. It was very quiet when we visited right before lunchtime, and we only passed half a dozen people and a few dogs the whole time. Although I was somewhat expecting a deer to jump out at any moment, we did see some smaller birds and chipmunks. Since it hadn't rained for quite a while, the whole path was dry. In all, it was a really nice walk. I would return here for a relaxed stroll again in the future.

Explore this beautiful forest preserve, perfect for picnics, capturing stunning fall photos,…read moreenjoying outdoor casual sports with family & friends & leisurely strolls. The park offers expansive vistas, rolling hills & scenic trails for walking, running & cycling. Don't miss the breathtaking sunset views! It's an ideal place to immerse yourself in nature, esp during the colorful autumn season! Parking is never a problem here, but there are no porta-johns. A few picnic tables are spread around the area, but most bring their picnic blankets and enjoy the grass & scenery!

When it's a lovely day for a picnic and boating with family, Blackwell Forest Preserve is a really…read moregood destination. There's even a campground for overnight camping (with reservation). This Summer, when we drove over to the boat launch area to set up a picnic for our kids & grandkids after their boating, I noticed a volleyball net and families playing. Such a delightful place that is well maintained and equipped to help friends and families make happy memories. The property is vast for a "way-out-there" feel, as opposed to nearby Herrick Lake which has the outdoor party ambiance.

I love this place. That's a few trails, a bathroom, grills, tables. A nice area to play games ball…read moreor anything that needs room. I nice parking lot

Veterans Woods is a family favorite where I've taking my guests and dogs for over 15 years. Come…read morefor a hike and stay for a picnic at 1 of the 4 gazebos. Also a few special feature's I love is the eclectic red water pump, beautiful prairie field, & 3/4 mile deep woods trail.