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.

This is a small little park in Villa Park (next to Elmhurst)…read more On the south end, there is a small parking lot. You'll see a gazebo nearby with a picnic bench underneath. Just steps away there are restrooms and a water fountain attached to the building. Just to the East, you'll be able to go along the Salt Creek trail that runs through other local towns. There are a couple benches along the path which makes this a nice little resting point for anyone enjoying the Salt Creek Trail. On the North end of the park, you'll come across a small wooden bridge that allows you to easily cross over the creek. Just beyond this bridge, you'll have the option to cross a very busy part of St. Charles road or go left at the split to the underpass. This will keep you on the Salt Creek Trail to the next park in Elmhurst called Pick Park. During mid March of 2024, there was construction going on in the grassy area. It appears that they may be creating a path from the residential area to the Salt Creek Trail. I bet that'll be a nice feature for the local residents. This is a pretty basic park, but I appreciate how it's one of many that connect along Salt Creek Trail. It makes it very nice to enjoy the outdoors in this area.

We had a very pleasant hike, we were able to see three deers that were grazing. The path which runs…read morealong Salt Creek is paved making it easy to walk, bike or push a stroller. It wheel chair accessible & has parking spaces provided near the picnic area. We passed many hikers & bicycle riders, all of them very pleasant!

It was a breath of fresh air the afternoon I decided to conduct a hike starting at Brookfield…read moreWoods. What interested me about Brookfield Woods compared to the other trailheads nearby is that it is the mile marker starting point for the Salt Creek Trail System. As for my visit, I entered off 31st St which has a Brookfield Woods labeled sign at the entrance; and the first feature that immediately caught my eye was its one and only picnic shelter which sat off to the right side of the parking lot. I also could not help but notice the many recreational bike riders prior to exiting my vehicle. As an outdoor fitness enthusiast who has been running for years, I would categorize the difficulty level as easy because the terrain is flat! I encountered mostly walkers, a few joggers, and many recreational bike riders along this path. While on it I felt that peaceful sense of being in nature as I heard birds chirping, the wind blowing, and the sound of the flowing salt creek which was off to my left while going out. I even got glimpses of chipmunk and squirrel running across my path; some even startling me at times when close by which also kept me in the moment. On my turnaround headed back to Brookfield Woods, I encountered a Canadian goose which I am absolutely terrified of! I am even known to alter my run routes just to avoid them out of fear of being attacked! It hissed at me as I went around it; it is like it instantly got its little goose panties in a bunch. I swear my heart rate increased as I eased by it because the last thing I wanted to experience was getting my ass kicked by a Canadian goose. That is a losing situation that I am unsure how I will bounce back from, but bye bye goose! I spent a little over forty-minutes during my hike on the path but could have easily gone longer if I were running instead. There are a variety of activities you can conduct on the Salt Creek Trail System path which extends 7.1 miles out; some of those activities I can certainly see are hiking, running, walking, biking, or even in-line skating. Brookfield Woods space can be used to conduct a large gathering; and its large field is acceptable for some recreational activities you can engage in. A well-maintained area, consisting of that one picnic shelter; and even a portable restroom right by the starting point of the path. There are also waste and recycling bins within space with one located at the start of the path, and another near the picnic shelter. And on top of it all, it has an acceptable amount of parking spots available. Other than my encounter with the Canadian goose, I had a pleasant experience at Brookfield Woods as indicated in this review and would return. As a runner, I can see myself returning just to explore more of the Salt Creek Trail System. ~An adventure a day keeps the doctor away. ~ Thomas G

Great place for a walk. Its nice in the winter with all the snow. Its also nice in the spring with…read morethe changing weather. It can be a bit hot in the summer without trees blocking the sun. Kinda sad many of the trees are being cut down.

We went for a walk here on an unseasonably warm day after Christmas. The trails are clearly…read moremarked and the scenery along the creek is really nice for being in the middle of a suburban area. Definitely wear old shoes if it's been raining. The crushed stone makes a white paste that will cover your shoes and lower pants legs if you're walking fast; it brushes off easily once dry, but maybe not the place to wear the new running shoes. The Mill and museum were closed for the season, but it was still interesting to see the mill from the outside. Trails are all short with the longest being 2.5 miles, but it's easy to patch a few together if you want to do a longer walk.

This is a great place for children s programs. Give this place a try especially during the cold…read moreweather months.

This is a delightful park, with a small pollinator garden recently put in (on Greenfield). The pond…read moreis a pretty good-sized one, edged with pretty natural (tall) wildflowers (milkweed, etc.); I envy the kids in the adjoining school with their water view. Lots of water lily pads. When I walked around today I saw a duck and what I think was a crane. And apparently I didn't even see half of the park as I didn't walk as far as the playground or paths shown in other's photos. Lots of benches scattered throughout for folks who'd like to stop and maybe just enjoy for a while.

Churchill Park in Glen Ellyn is a small but lovely place to enjoy native plants and an abundance of…read morebirds. Many species of trees, shrubs and forbs to enjoy. We counted 23 species of birds in a short time. Trails winding throughout are covered in wood chips in most areas or there are boardwalks across the pond areas making this easily accessible. There is a small parking lot and picnic pavilion off of the St Charles Rd entrance. You can also access the trails by foot from the Churchill School parking lot off of Geneva Rd.

One of my favorite parks. Located in Glen Ellyn. Paved walking paths or wood chips trails if you…read moreventure off the main trail. Beautiful landscapes with lots of wild flower varieties. Pets are welcome. Beautiful all year long!

Small loop trail off Route 59 in West Chicago. Limestone trail and bike path. Ample parking. Pets…read morewelcome. Small picnic area right off the parking lot.

Very quiet but beautiful woods with tall deciduous trees and white pines. Dirt trails go in a…read moreloop. No bikes here. The Dupage River runs along a portion that is popular for fishing. Quite a bit of shade and lots of woodpeckers as you might expect. Plenty of parking right off of Rt 59. Not the Elsen's Hill side off of Gary's Mill. This side is the neglected stepchild of the Dupage Country Forest Preserves in my opinion.

This is a nice place for a walk whether for leisure or exercise. However the trail is asphalt paved…read morewhich is not ideal for your joints. The path goes around a large pond and is a pleasure to visit.

I so much enjoy going to Lake Ellyn Park for years now. Love walking all around the lake and…read morelooking at the views. The play ground is great for little ones. Boat house looks great and like watching people catch little fish and release. Probably some of the most favorite things is all the mature trees. It's so calm there that it is easy to relax. Lots of people with hammocks just chillin and a lot of the houses around Lake Ellyn are pretty spectacular so even great views on both sides when walking around the park and lake