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.

One of my favorite birding spots especially in spring. We easily spotted 30 birds on a quick walk…read morearound easy trails.

A great place to stroll around, learn history about the grounds, and take some pics…read more There are numerous trails here that are beautiful. The paths are gravel so be sure to wear gym shoes. There's a gorgeous row of trees that is stunning for a photo shoot. Bonus - It is free to park and explore here. There are picnic tables out front as well as public bathrooms and vending machines. Spend a few minutes or a few hours here. It's a great place to venture and check out. This was a very quiet and calming experience for me.

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.

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.

Beautiful picturesque forest preserve for a trail walk, we come for an annual picnic, a reunion of…read morea shrinking group. Very scenic, peaceful, we were in a shady glen with a view of the lake and we had a couple of picnic tables and we brought lawn chairs. Looks like there were some small boats to rent on the other side of the lake, there were a couple of people fishing and we saw a few bicyclists enjoying the paved path. No litter, plenty of parking, they did move the restrooms which are relatively well maintained.

They really want only independent people. Very slow response when u hit the call button. If u can't…read moreget around by yourself or dressed by yourself not a good facility. Very good food. Two choices for each meal and u can always substitute. Hamburger grilled cheese hot dog etc. very good laundry service and room Cleaning.

Hidden gem for a mini hike. Butts up to the Dupage River. Next to the Metra line, so not much…read morewildlife other than birds and small critters, but its a good dose of nature. No picnic areas, just hike. If the river is low, one can cut under the beautifully graffiti decorated overpass to Burlington Park for another mini hike along the Dupage River. My dog loves it.

I love Naperville! I love it even more because of the Riverwalk. It's beautiful and peaceful. The…read morenice thing is there are restaurants along this walk. You can eat by the river. There's plenty of walkways. The wooden bridge is also the best part. A little bit of history and beauty makes this walk the best!

Have gone to the Naperville Riverwalk many times - it's a lovely area! Beautiful, serene, well kept…read moreby the city. Some bugs occasionally, but the walk around the river is very nice, there are events around the area frequently particularly in the summer. A bunch of restaurants around the riverwalk as well. You can walk through the bridge which is also very nice. The paddleboat can be enjoyed in the summer time too which is great! Low cost and fun for the whole family. Great for family fun and relaxation. Definitely recommend!

What a better way to enjoy a huge enclosed forest for your doggy. You will also enjoy the freedom…read moreto let your dog run with out a leash. Unfortunately my dog would not walk unless he had a leash lol. It is a beautiful place to get your heart pumping. The only down side there is a lot of mud and millions of little white rocks so your car it is going to get dirty. Over all I had a lot of fun walking a little nervous but the park is really fenced all around and it had safe doors so your dog is not goi g to run away when someone comes in or walks out. Safe first it is actually more secure then a park for kids. Come and bring your doggy you will have fun

I've been coming here more and more because of the friendly people and regulars that I've met along…read morethe way. There are always dogs at the park for my pups to play with and there are always people wanting to walk and talk while I'm there. Sometimes I bring a book to read but a lot of the time I enjoy walking the path with a pack of dogs following behind!

It was an okay forest preserve. We had fun and there were plenty of trails for biking and hiking…read morebut when I think of a forest preserve I think of a massive amount of dense trees. Most of our hiking was on a rock path in sunlight (yes, I enjoyed myself) it's a Nice area to enjoy the day but not the very wooded area I was hoping. If I'm going to a forest I want to be immersed in trees. There was a historic barn and house which wasn't tour able but a photo op. There were other trails we did not embark but from the road view it seemed the other trails were also not in the woods.

I love this place! All the dogs we have come across have all been super friendly. The park is…read moregenerally pretty clean and spacious. I love the little loop trail as it helps when to walk if your dog gets too excited or nervous. I paid for the pass just to be safe, but I've only seen it happen once where someone checked to see if people had a pass.

There are a few trails that you can choose from depending on how many miles you want to walk, run,…read morebike, etc. the trail is gravel and is surrounded by grass. We parked in the lot off of Plainfield/Naperville Rd on the west side of the street. The parking spots were spacious. There is limited parking but it was not full and had plenty of spots. There was a handicap port a potty, which had no toilet paper and stinky. But if you got to go you got to go. There is also a small area with picnic benches under a pavilion. We wanted to do about 5k walk, so we went south on the path and there is an underground tunnel that connects to the Sunflower trail. We went to the Sunflower trail first, which connects to Henslow's trail. Lots of trees and shrubs. The Henslow's trail is grass and dirt path. Close to the end it goes downhill back to the tunnel. There are wooden posts with the trail name with arrows pointing the direction of the trail at the intersections. Will have to try the Sprinkbrook Prairie Trail that is 5.5 miles. Note, Be sure to check for ticks, I did end up taking some home and found them on my clothes.

Nice place for a walk, run, or bike ride. It's in a loop and had plenty of markers. There are…read morebathrooms at the trail head.

Well maintained and alot of attention lately to overgrowth and making sure corners and curves have…read morefull view of oncoming bikers. Unfortunately, this years (2026) leveling of some pathways has large stone instead of crushed gravel. Dangerous for narrow tired bikes. Was this an oversight, cost savings, or what?

Recently came here to embark on a casual walk. Came to the west entrance to go on the smaller loop…read moreto walk around. Solid shoes are reccomended because it is a muddy, gravel trail. Fair amount of parked vehicles too and various other trails in the area. Clean restrooms on site as well as a scenic overlook area nearby.