Springbrook Prairie Dog Park

(39 reviews)

2.5 mi

Wasn't sure if Koda knew how to swim and he loooooves water. Always have to watch him!! So to put…read moremy mind at easy, I booked a swim lesson. It was so worth it. We had a great time and all of the staff is so sweet. Planning to come every month now!!

All the ladies were wonderful. When I called great customer service. Thank you . Eddy is d…read moreoing much better.

Harry Potter with Grace at Wag N Paddle.

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Whalon Lake Dog Park

3.0

(2 reviews)

4.8 mi

A dog park is by this big lake. It certainly is a popular place to bring pets in Naperville. Whalon…read moreLake is known for having one of the better dog parks. Clean and most dog owners are friendly. To use this park you need to have a permit, which is the only bad thing about it. Bathrooms are available. It's those holes with the hollow toilets over these, so these literally stink. That's about as bad as it gets though. Ironically it smells even better in the actual dog park. Of course there's a few rules to follow, and these are posted at the entrance so you can't miss these. Bigger and smaller dogs have separate areas. There's amenities like water fountains and poop bags for free. Good place for dogs. It's mostly clean and safe. There's plenty around, from the lake to some trails.

Although the dog park is laid out nice, water is not available in the park and a city permit is…read morerequired to enter. We have not encountered a permit required park before. Very clubish of Naperville.

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Fox Valley Park District Dog Park

4.5

(4 reviews)

6.8 mi

Just visited for the first time, so happy to find such an ample space for our dog to run and make…read morefriends! It was very quiet while we were there, the one person we did meet did express concern that our kids were there. I noticed previous poster also said to leave kids at home. I have four kids, three upright and one fur baby. I can't (and wouldn't) "leave them at home" nor do I hire a babysitter so I can take my dog to the dog park. ‍ Please be kind to all the families with dogs and kids. We do our best to respect that this is a "dog park" not a people park. But my kids are excited to run and play with their fur sibling and so long as it's not a crowded day, I feel they should do so without the shaming. We take our dog everywhere, including the people park...and no one has ever told us we should have left our dog at home.

Pretty decent disc golf coarse. Could use some better signs. Park is well maintained, and the views…read moreare nice. Ample parking, but they knocked the pavilion down which is strange. Right now Jericho road is closed to through traffic but you can still make it into the park.

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Daisy Dog Park

3.2

7.1 mi

This is the roughest dog park I have gone to. There are frequent attacks and many of the "Adult"…read moreowners do little to stop bad behavior. Witnessed many attacks requiring stitches. Too bad a few ruin it for all.

One important point to share. The gates are not secure and my dog escaped because one person…read moreforgot to secure the first gate. My dog was out free and about to jump into traffic on busy 135th street. It was a miracle I got to her. I will never go back to this poorly secured dog park ever again.

Blackwell Off-Leash Dog Area

3.8

(13 reviews)

7.5 mi

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!

Front play area

Dogs meeting on the path

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Batavia Bark Park

4.5

(27 reviews)

13.1 mi

Dogs loved this place!! Plenty of open space...they can walk or run on the trail, they can swim in…read morethe lake or just play in the yard.

Nice wide open spaces, area for swimming and fenced in areas for letting your fur babies run…read morearound and socialize with others. There's a paved walk leading from the parking lot to the water and another side where you walk on grass to reach the fenced in area. It was a little confusing our first visit here as we didn't notice any clear signage directing us where to get to the water or other areas from the grassy path. Our pups enjoyed their visit very much and although the small body of water didn't look the cleanest, we still let them cool off and enjoy a swim. The picnic tables in a shaded area were appreciated on a hot day. Bring lot's of drinking water for you and your pet! Also, as with most dog parks, remember that any toys you bring for fetching are likely going to be "fair game" to the many other dogs you might see here.

The pond, the water level is higher this summer but still not very deep.

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Playing in the water.

Mayslake Dog Park

3.8

(16 reviews)

13.8 mi

I take my German Shepherd to Mayslake quite often. Most of the people there are very friendly and…read morekeep an eye on their animals. There are, however, some folks that don't control their dog when they get over-excited or aggressive. I, too, have noticed that there is a lot of dog poop laying around. There are plenty of bags (free) and refuse cans to put the garbage in. It's a little small, but there are plenty of places to rest. My shepherd enjoys his time with his dog buddies and loves to walk the perimeter.

This place is the goat. If only it was a bit bigger it would be better! Always good dogs and good…read morepeople around the park here

First time at the dog park was amazing! Great people too. Thanks for making Wednesday Addams' first time at a dog park GREAT!

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East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area

(20 reviews)

14.7 mi

Well a blue heeler attacked my dog and bit him and then they walked away. I was left with a $300…read morevet bill.. If this was you it would be nice if you reimbursed me.. I understand this isn't the fault of the forest preserve but I just wish they maybe had security or cameras idk just in case? Children walk there too and people with untrained animals are putting people and other dogs at risk. Other wise it's a pretty area and nice they have poop bags. It's clean.

Love this dog park, but I hate the ticks lol ! Great trails and two nice ponds for your dog to enjoyread more

Large off leash park but no perimeter fence

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G. W. Gregory Park

(1 review)

7.1 mi

Open area with some brush for larger dogs to play in. There is river access in the large dog…read moresection. However, an enclosed section is available for smaller dogs with no access to the water. Always meeting friendly dogs and people.

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Wolf's Crossing Community Park

2.9 mi

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…read more Raising children is hard, but Wolf's Crossing Community Park makes life a bit easier. Located on the Naperville / Oswego border where 95th St dead-ends into Wolf's Crossing Rd, this public park incorporates 33 acres of carefully planned and meticulously maintained space. It's the perfect answer when asked by your kid for the umpteenth time "wHaT aRe wE dOoOiNg ToDaY?" This complex features a playground, splash pad, covered pavilion, basketball courts, sand volleyball, tennis/pickleball courts, a lookout point with sledding hill and a ninja warrior obstacle course. It connects to various biking trails and there's onsite public bathrooms with plenty of parking. The ~100ft zipline is a standout feature and draws a considerable line on busier days. Watching kids nearly get yeeted off into the bushes makes for great theater! I assume the weight limit is 200lbs so next time I'ma have a go at it (get outta my way, kids!) The only thing missing is concessions, as the lone pop machine near the restrooms didn't appear to work. I think there's enough people here on a routine basis to warrant building a snack shop! I'd love to serve nachos and root beer to hungry peeps, as long as I got paid $25/hr. * TL;DR * This idyllic, multi-faceted rec area is fully deserving of its perfect rating. Wolf's Crossing Community Park was built with young children and special accommodations in mind, easily accessible to all ages & abilities. The fam spent several hours here (granted, most of them were confined to the splash pad) and we barely scratched the surface. I can't wait to beast through that legit obstacle course some day when I remember to wear close-toed shoes. Ain't no way my clumsy ass is making it through there in flip flops. WCCP has tons of what we in the gaming realm refer to as "replayability", essentially, is there enough stuff to do on repeat visits? You bet there is! See for yourself, check them out before summer's gone!

Wolf's Crossing playground and splash pad are a big hit with the kiddos in the summer months. It is…read moreusually pretty crowded because it is such a fun place. But it's free fun and kids always make new friends to play with. Highly recommended for those days you can't think of anything to do with the kids, and screens are becoming a problem.

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Centennial Beach

3.6

(79 reviews)

3.2 mi

We had an extremely disappointing experience before we even made it inside!…read more Before leaving, we checked the Centennial Beach website for information about cooler policies and other guest regulations, and everything made it seem like the beach was open as usual. When we arrived, we noticed a large crowd gathered outside. We walked up to the admissions area, where an employee informed us that the facility had reached capacity due to a major swim event. Because of this, they were only allowing season pass holders to enter and were not selling day passes. We completely understand that facilities have occupancy limits and appreciate the staff for enforcing them. Our frustration is with the lack of communication beforehand. A major event with limited public access should have been clearly posted on the website well in advance so families wouldn't make the trip unnecessarily. To make matters more confusing, the hours listed on Apple Maps and Google Maps were inaccurate, and the website was difficult to navigate. The notice about the capacity restrictions wasn't posted until about an hour before we were turned away. While we were there, we heard several other families expressing the same frustration. No hard feelings toward the employees--they were simply doing their jobs. However, the organization behind the website and event planning should do a much better job communicating closures, capacity limits, and special events to the public.

This place has everything, diving boards, deep end islands, a grill…read more Except you can't use everything. If you have kids, plan on them not being able to use the deep end. They make them do a very difficult swim test (I think so the lifeguards don't have to do their jobs.) that I would not pass, and I am a good swimmer. It's strange to me and kind of crazy, but you can still kill a day here!

Mama and boys are having a blast

Family fun

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Centennial beach w Grand nephew

Rosewood Beach

3.8

(35 reviews)

36.9 mi

This beach is beautiful and worth checking out if you are in the area! I loved the walkway and how…read moreclean the area is. You will need a pass if you aren't a resident, but it's a great experience .

Getting beach ready! Not only myself (preparing for a summer beach vacation), but Rosewood Beach…read morerecently got a clean up and seemed ready for visitors. It's been awhile since I've updated my experience at Rosewood. This review is based on a recent walk I took to get some fresh air and much needed exercise. After parking the car in Downtown Ravinia and walking to Rosewood beach and back to the car (round trip about 1.3 miles), I noticed a bunch of beach updates that are worth mentioning. First of all, gear up, because the beach is open this year and you'll be able to swim! It's a private beach and not free, so you'll have to follow this link (https://www.pdhp.org/beaches/parking-2/) for resident and non-resident fees. This year you can purchase a swim pass and a parking decal. I entered via the dirt path that leads down to the beach so I could make my way back up the stairs for a good stair climb. The path was nicely cleaned up and breathtaking all on its own. Surrounded by lots of foliage and overlooking the ravine, I walked until I met up with the beach boardwalk. The boardwalk is all cleaned up and nicely refreshed. Looks like it did when it first opened! The beach sand is all freshened up and ready for summer. The play structures for kids are covered (but not sanitized). The best part? The steep, really-great-for-your-legs staircase now has handrails! This is such a huge plus for when you can't quite make it up and need to lean over a rail to hold yourself up (don't judge). It was a nice quiet walk, since the beach isn't actually open yet, but it will get crowded for certain. Parking lots have meters.

Covered but there's a sign that says not sanitized.

Kids buried in the sand. Good thing they have a shower!

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Chilly water on a summer day.

Springbrook Golf Course

3.2

(29 reviews)

0.3 mi

Driving range was nice, great grass and area. Simple and easy! Went on a Saturday afternoon and…read morewasn't too busy.

I haven't played Springbrook in a couple years but just finished 9 holes with my 2 grandsons. The…read morecourse was in fantastic shape. But the course has really changed. Gone are the grumpy old curmudgeons who made you feel like you were bringing their daughter home late on a date. From the starter to the pro shop and even the greens keepers, they were great. Friendly, smiling and such a big attitude change. Thanks for finally getting it right and not making the place feel like a place old golfers go to die.

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Another fun day golfing.

Wolf's Crossing Community Park

2.9 mi

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…read more Raising children is hard, but Wolf's Crossing Community Park makes life a bit easier. Located on the Naperville / Oswego border where 95th St dead-ends into Wolf's Crossing Rd, this public park incorporates 33 acres of carefully planned and meticulously maintained space. It's the perfect answer when asked by your kid for the umpteenth time "wHaT aRe wE dOoOiNg ToDaY?" This complex features a playground, splash pad, covered pavilion, basketball courts, sand volleyball, tennis/pickleball courts, a lookout point with sledding hill and a ninja warrior obstacle course. It connects to various biking trails and there's onsite public bathrooms with plenty of parking. The ~100ft zipline is a standout feature and draws a considerable line on busier days. Watching kids nearly get yeeted off into the bushes makes for great theater! I assume the weight limit is 200lbs so next time I'ma have a go at it (get outta my way, kids!) The only thing missing is concessions, as the lone pop machine near the restrooms didn't appear to work. I think there's enough people here on a routine basis to warrant building a snack shop! I'd love to serve nachos and root beer to hungry peeps, as long as I got paid $25/hr. * TL;DR * This idyllic, multi-faceted rec area is fully deserving of its perfect rating. Wolf's Crossing Community Park was built with young children and special accommodations in mind, easily accessible to all ages & abilities. The fam spent several hours here (granted, most of them were confined to the splash pad) and we barely scratched the surface. I can't wait to beast through that legit obstacle course some day when I remember to wear close-toed shoes. Ain't no way my clumsy ass is making it through there in flip flops. WCCP has tons of what we in the gaming realm refer to as "replayability", essentially, is there enough stuff to do on repeat visits? You bet there is! See for yourself, check them out before summer's gone!

Wolf's Crossing playground and splash pad are a big hit with the kiddos in the summer months. It is…read moreusually pretty crowded because it is such a fun place. But it's free fun and kids always make new friends to play with. Highly recommended for those days you can't think of anything to do with the kids, and screens are becoming a problem.

Play ground

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Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

12.2 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

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Spring Lake Park

(5 reviews)

2.4 mi

Nice little park for anyone who likes the outdoors. There is a long, paved walking path that is a…read morefew miles (not sure how long) long. Decent walking distance and is perfect for a long walk with the dog. The path goes around the small lake and through some residential areas. The park itself has a covered picnic area, playground for kids ages 3-10, sand pit, and swings. There is a private parking lot right off McCoy and there are always plenty of spots. It is right next to the Fire Station so if your kids like seeing the trucks and engines this would be a bonus!

Very nice park with wonderful views of lake. Went for a walk around the park yesterday. Great way…read moreto get your steps in. So very pleasant and peaceful. Stopped and sat by lake to simply take in the moment. Perfect place to bring the kids.

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Springbrook Prairie Dog Park - dog_parks - Updated August 2026

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Daisy Dog Park

3.2

This is the roughest dog park I have gone to. There are frequent attacks and many of the "Adult"…read moreowners do little to stop bad behavior. Witnessed many attacks requiring stitches. Too bad a few ruin it for all.

One important point to share. The gates are not secure and my dog escaped because one person…read moreforgot to secure the first gate. My dog was out free and about to jump into traffic on busy 135th street. It was a miracle I got to her. I will never go back to this poorly secured dog park ever again.

East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area

(20 reviews)

Well a blue heeler attacked my dog and bit him and then they walked away. I was left with a $300…read morevet bill.. If this was you it would be nice if you reimbursed me.. I understand this isn't the fault of the forest preserve but I just wish they maybe had security or cameras idk just in case? Children walk there too and people with untrained animals are putting people and other dogs at risk. Other wise it's a pretty area and nice they have poop bags. It's clean.

Love this dog park, but I hate the ticks lol ! Great trails and two nice ponds for your dog to enjoyread more

Wag 'N Paddle

(39 reviews)

Wasn't sure if Koda knew how to swim and he loooooves water. Always have to watch him!! So to put…read moremy mind at easy, I booked a swim lesson. It was so worth it. We had a great time and all of the staff is so sweet. Planning to come every month now!!

All the ladies were wonderful. When I called great customer service. Thank you . Eddy is d…read moreoing much better.

Spring Lake Park

(5 reviews)

Nice little park for anyone who likes the outdoors. There is a long, paved walking path that is a…read morefew miles (not sure how long) long. Decent walking distance and is perfect for a long walk with the dog. The path goes around the small lake and through some residential areas. The park itself has a covered picnic area, playground for kids ages 3-10, sand pit, and swings. There is a private parking lot right off McCoy and there are always plenty of spots. It is right next to the Fire Station so if your kids like seeing the trucks and engines this would be a bonus!

Very nice park with wonderful views of lake. Went for a walk around the park yesterday. Great way…read moreto get your steps in. So very pleasant and peaceful. Stopped and sat by lake to simply take in the moment. Perfect place to bring the kids.

West Side Community Park

4.0

(4 reviews)

James O Breen Park now. We are regulars. The dog park is excellent. The only down side is some lack…read moreof shade and ignorant owners with crazy dogs. You take care of you and your dog. It is highly necessary.

This park is super close to home and one of my favorites for two reasons:…read moreDog park-- Lucy loves it, although I'm not sure why since she ignores the other dogs. This is a large, well maintained area for your four legged friend to roam around, play ball, or just socialize with other dogs. My dog likes to jump on top of the picnic tables reserved for humans and slobber all over, but it is a dog park, so people just have to deal. One thing I will comment on, is that if your dog humps, you should probably watch them. It's just obnoxious and some other dogs will snap if they are continuously being mounted. What is that anyway? I understand they're animals but really, don't you think you should discourage yours from doing that to stranger's pets? Yeahhh.. Trails-- on the far west end of WS park, there are some trails that are pretty secluded. There are great hills for running and it's very pretty. I think this may be a good spot for XC skiing as well, but I've yet to delve into that activity so we'll see this winter. I really like it, it's peaceful (albeit a bit creepy). There are also community garden plots that you can rent for a summer near the dog park. I'll probably update my review after this summer since I'm getting one this year!! I'm not sure if this is really considered a different park than the James O. Breen portion but if not, there are tons of soccer fields and Otter Cove splash park (which I've never been to). P.S. There is a boy's home (correctional center) located just south of the park, but it's very well secured and I've never seen anyone from inside in the years that I've been coming here.

Aurora West Forest Preserve

4.0

(3 reviews)

Aurora West F.P. is a great place to bring your four legged friend and go for a romp. This off…read moreleash dog park has several miles of well cared for trails that drift through prairies, wetlands and woodlands. Let your best bud explore in a safe setting while taking in some beautiful scenery not usually found at a 'dog park'. I took away one star because regulars are clearly not picking up after themselves. While I admit that there could be a few more trash cans that is no excuse to let your pet ruin a beautiful natural area.

This is a great area - especially if you are a dog owner. They have a nice set of winding trails…read morethrough some light woods and rolling tundra. I have never seen more than a few other people there and the trails are well maintained and not completely covered in poop like some other places i have been to locally. This place is a bit more "wild" with potential for encounters with coyotes etc. I have yet to encounter any but have seen some deer bounding around now and then. the scenery is great and it is a peaceful place for a stroll. Dogs are allowed offleash.

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve

4.5

(40 reviews)

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.

Scottdale Park

(1 review)

The neighborhood has lots of parks but this is definitely the best. There are always games going…read moreon and people roaming around. I usually stop here on my morning and afternoon walks with the dogs for a water break. Perfect location smack dab in the middle of the neighborhood. If you have kids of the human kind it is a great place for playground, swings and ball park fun.

Whalon Lake

(21 reviews)

Some of the clearest waters you'll see in Illinois. So much fun to kayak in and around the lake. It…read moregets up to 100 feet deep! That and the clarity can give you some really pretty views inside the lake. Not the best for fishing which is kinda a bummer. Roomer has it there's some good walleye here though. Overall such a beautiful lake and do recommend. mildly busy and there are kayak rentals available if you don't have your own

We had a 12:00pm appointment. The 2 very kind workers that were there were unfortunately unable to…read moreunlock the doors to give us the kayaks that we reserved. They were on time but their manager/supervisor was bringing them a key. Unfortunately for us, their manager didn't arrive until 1:45 almost 2 hours after our scheduled appointment time. The 2 workers were very apologetic with us responding it's not their fault. We would like to say to the management, do better!! How dare you have people wait for your slow behinds!! it was extremely hot and very inconveniencing to your patrons. And to make matters worse we didn't even get offered a discount for our inconvenience!! If offered a discount it would have at Least showed you had some professionalism but alas you didn't. Had you shown just an ounce of professionalism I would have possibly considered giving you another try. I wouldn't recommend Whalon Lake Kayak rental to my dog. Sincerely, Very hot and disappointed patron

Blackwell Forest Preserve