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.

Waterfall Glen is a beautiful display of nature. Trails offer a robust adventure. Two parking lots,…read moreone off of Cass Avenue and the other off of Lemont Road.

Beautiful place, lots of walking trails. The waterfall was pretty. They have a public bathroom and…read morea big parking lot. One suggestion is to mark waterfall trails from parking lot.

Loved that there was next to a bicycle trail, you could see people passing by…read more We saw two deers, ducks and lots of birds and squirrels.

I like the trail along the river here where I have spotted many land and shore birds. It's quiet…read moreand shady so it's a good spot on a hot day. That being said, it can be muddy so be prepared. Also wear bug repellent and watch out for fallen limbs across the trail. At least those keep the bikers off the path.

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.

This is a clean, open, and easy place for a hike. It's not particularly woodsie but the lakes are…read morelovely. Paved path. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. Covered picnic area. Easy access from Butterfield & Route 53. Enter on Route 53, across from Walmart and McDonalds. There are few trees to buffer the wind, so dress warmly. Lots of dogs on the trail today. Watch your step, as not every dog-owner tidies up after their dog, but the trail is mostly clear of droppings.

Hidden lake forest preserve is truly a hidden gem. Located in Downers Grove. It was a nice sunny…read moreSunday to just get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. It was a nice escape getaway from the city life. An ideal and nice place to relax and collet your inner thoughts. While walking along the trails everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was a breath of fresh air to be out in nature. A perfect place to jog,kayak, fish, hike, have a picnic or just come and take a scroll. Not crowded and everyone social distances themselves. I came across a few people walking with their dogs. All dogs MUST be on a lease. Really enjoyed the scenery and the water from the river and lake was calming and peaceful.

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.

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.

Another one of these Naperville parks that's small but is beautiful. Dorothea Weigand Riverfront…read morePark is easy to miss. It has a very small ass parking lot but even so, it usually has plenty of available parking. Good place for some exercise. There's good views of the DuPage River. Because there's so many parks around here it's easy to forget it exists. It doesn't have much in the way of amenities here. There's no bathrooms, meaning you have to go before you go, unless you're a pet. Lots of trails connecting it to other parks close by. There's always a lot of bicyclists and runners on these. It gets crazy. The other crazy thing about it is all the big ass houses. Easy to miss the entrance. It's just north of the Naper Boulevard and Washington Street intersection. The trails connect it to Knoch Knolls Park and lots of other parks.

23 miles of trail along a river that you can run, hike, walk, or bike. I thoroughly enjoy this…read moretrail because it is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. It is also very clean! I also enjoy looking at the obnixiously large and luxurious homes along the trail and often wonder what these people do for a living. I have only done about three miles of the trail but would imagine that the other 20 miles are just as beautiful and clean.

Lyman Woods is a natural center that is a partnership between the DuPage Forest Preserve District,…read moreVillage of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District. Dogs are not allowed, there is an area with turtles and other animals. Great place to spend a day.

Great trails with a small nature center. You would never know it is so close to Yorktown Mall.read more

I took my daughter there for a new fishing spot. The park district ranger was so helpful and…read moreinformative. They are very kid-friendly and thoughtful. The area is well-maintained.

Hidden Lakes really got run downed. All the lakes are over grown & dirty. You can't even fish…read morethere. A real shame!