Waubonsie Lake Park is a well-renowned hiking trail in Aurora. The Waubonsie Trail links Boulder Hill and the Village of Oswego via a greenway corridor within a residential community. The eastern trailhead is in Jaycee Park, which has a playground, picnic shelter, and open areas for sports practice players. The park trail has 3.2 miles. The park is a beautifully maintained serene park with lots of activities for the entire family. The park has several picnic tables, an area to grill, allows rowboats and canoes out on the lake. In addition, they have a wonderful lake that connects to a small river, an outdoor shelter, and a playground for the kids. This 28-acre lake and its peninsular island make up a park within the larger Phillips Park of the city. There are benches along the path to sit if you need a break. The trail has a serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground, and a waterfront picnic pavilion.

Oakhurst Forest Preserve is a splendid national oasis based in the town of Aurora, Illinois. The park preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation opportunities. The park has lots of green space, walking/biking trails, and a good-sized lake for kayaking. In addition, the park has a large space for equestrian parking and riding. Visitors can also explore acres of woods and lakes with beautiful views of Aurora and surrounding areas. Volunteers are planting native species, maintaining trails, and harvesting seeds. The park is pet friendly.

Red Oak Nature Center is one of the best hiking trails in Aurora. The park is surrounded by more than 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat. The nature center is the ideal destination for anyone who wants to discover more about the great outdoors. The park features six hiking trails, and the nationally renowned fox river trail offers avenues of exploration. The indoor museum in the center provides a wildlife room, lots of interactive toys and displays for the kids, and live beehives. Visitors can also visit the devil's cave. At Red Oak, they also connect you with nature's joys, lessons, and wonders. The park is pet friendly. This rustic park offers hiking trails, a cave, plus nature programs and events.