Nice trails that are fairly well maintained. Lots of wildlife throughout. Loved the Winnie the Pooh…read morethemed items throughout the trails. Definitely would recommend for anyone who likes novice-level hiking trails.

The map is outdated and hard to follow. The trail is flooded in parts and blocked by downed trees…read moreor overgrown plants blocking it to the point you don't know if your on the trail or should turn back. The Winnie the Pooh stuff is lame, no pictures of them, just some spots like small doors or something attached to a tree with a sign that says they live there. It has potential. Too small to jog through too. At least it had bathrooms....

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.

This is a great forest preserve. Miles of marked trails, so much wildlife, river access, and great…read morespaces to picnic. As a woman who always walks alone, I also appreciate the presence of police on bicycles, patrolling the grounds. I always feel safe here I've been here for all seasons and it's always beautiful. A great option to get my 15k steps for the day

Such a relaxing spot to hike around. It's very peaceful and scenic, and I love being able to step…read moreaway for a bit and hang out there during the day. Highly recommend if you want a change of scenery while staying in the neighborhood.

Large forest preserve with a bit of everything, including hills, picnic areas, wildlife viewing…read moreareas, trails, and marsh. After heavy rains, the trails can get a bit flooded, otherwise it's a fun place to walk around and enjoy nature. It's important to note that the trails are each around 1 to 1.5 miles, with some that run around Lake Patterson, so plan accordingly and bring enough sunscreen and water. This lake is also one that has motorboat access with a ramp, which is not common for the area. When the trees are filled with leaves, it's quite pleasant to sit around and enjoy nature with some shade as well.

This year the DuPage County Fairgrounds was the location for the annual DuPage Forest Preserve's…read moreNative Plant Sale. There were so many healthy looking natives to choose and they were all well marked. They were in a large barn with aisles marked either shade, partial sun or sun plants. Vines, grasses, trees and shrubs were in another barn. The checkout was in the main barn but in the future I hope they have the checkout located in a building by itself because the lines were so long that they interfered with people who were trying to shop the plants. Nice to see so many people interested in growing native plants!

I was here for rhe Scottish festival. There's a lot of ground area to hold some sizeable events…read more However, the parking is confusing and not convenient. Port- a -potties seemed adequate for the size of the attendance.

This is a beautiful spot! It was renovated and originally slated to reopen in 2020, but it wasn't…read moreofficially opened until 2021. The biggest change is the new stage. They also added a terrace and set spots for concessions. The landscaping is so pretty! I visited on the inauguration night and it was so nice! The sound is great no matter where you are in the park. There will be summer concerts and the Wheaton Municipal Band will be practicing and performing here as well. This location is walking distance from the train station and would be a fun field trip! If you are in a car, there is a parking garage in the area and lots of restaurants within walking distance. Check it out!

My husband and I walked to Memorial Park to check out the concert at the park. There was a Tom…read morePetty and the Heartbreakers tribute band playing. They were charging $12 for tickets. This is too much to charge for a tribute band. When we arrived, there were no visible areas available to sit. The park was pretty crowded on this nice summer evening.

This path gets crowded! I don't think I've ever seen so many people out running and jogging on a…read morepath. Granted this was a beautiful Saturday morning. We rode from Elmhurst (Wild Trace Meadows) to Wheaton, and stopped there at the Farmers Market. You pass through so many towns! I wanted to take a quick tour of each one! I think we saw 2 port-o-potties, and a couple of water fountains as well. It's a great mix of both sun and shade. Like others have mentioned, be careful when crossing the streets. Some have very little traffic, but others are fast & busy!

It has been one year after receiving a bill for $650.00 for what I was told was a usage of 40,000…read moregallons in a one week time span due to "probably filling up my swimming pool" (I did not have one) or a "leaking toilet" (my toilets are newish). Lived here since 2013 and the amount owed has always ranged in the usual 135.00 per month, which is insane for one person who is rarely home and is frugal with water usage. They later came to my home (only because I disputed the amount) to take the meter that they placed in my home within the previous year or two, to have it tested. They later informed me that the water meter was perfectly fine and that I owed them the full amount. I have therefore been unwillingly making payments for a year. Now, after paying off that bill, I have received phone calls and a notice on my door threatening that my water service will be shut off if I don't call them to have them come to replace my meter. Today I received a letter stating " your water meter is either no longer registering- is broken, aged or has over 1,000,000 gallons usage and needs to be replaced". Coincidence!?!

Checked out this big park in Aurora. It has quite a few things to see so there's something for…read morealmost everyone. Phillips Park is quite a large space of green with something going on all year. Has things for both adults and children. There's a golf course and a zoo that are both popular. Big park with a lot going on and plenty of people being active or just sitting around hanging. It's for sure one of the places around here that's popular for when going outdoors. The golf course is where most of the adults go to when it gets warmer. For a public course it's pretty well maintained. This is a full 18 holes and includes a bar and grill to go to after playing. Also in summer it's fun to go to the Family Aquatic Center. This is a water park with a big pool and sprays. It's not a massive one but it's big enough. The best thing here though is the Zoo. It's free. You heard right. It's not a big one, but there's still plenty of animals. Most of these are native ones like birds, farm animals, and reptiles. Good for children. The park is also decorated with lights for holidays. Great big park with a lot to offer anyone. It's located on the south side of the city close to Montgomery. There's lots of things but the best one is the Zoo.

Great trails to do a 5k today for hike for Health. We were able to stay on paved trails for the…read moremost part which limited the amount of mud we had to wade through and the gorgeous weather certainly helped create an enjoyable event.

This green space is only twenty minutes from my home, but never knew it was there. A friend thought…read moreI should check it out and Leroy Oakes did not disappoint. In early May the Forest Preserve was crowded on a weekday, people getting out during the Covid19 crisis I imagine. There's a nature center, miles of trails, a historic home museum and a one room schoolhouse. At the height of the coronavirus all of the buildings were closed, but these should definitely be worth a revisit.