WAUBONSIE LAKE PARK TRAIL
998 Kautz Road, Aurora, IL 60504
Accessible, Bicycling, Birding, Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking, Fishing, Geo-Seeking, Hiking and Nature Trails, Picnic, Playground, Restroom Facilities, Swimming & Wildlife
1.2 miles trail around the lake - The trail ends at the Fox River Trail, a 43-mile greenway that originates in the south in Oswego
AURORA WEST FOREST PRESERVE
40W032 Hankes Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Since 1977
Hiking Trails, Off-Leash Dog Areas, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Trail Running, Walking Trails, Forest Lake, Wild Flowers, Nature & Parks
It is a 715-acre property, was part of the historical “Sugar Grove” in the early years of Kane County - There is an active volunteer stewardship program & offering many opportunities for citizens to get involved in habitat restoration
OAKHURST FOREST PRESERVE
1680 Fifth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504
Nature Preserves, Canoe Launch, Shelters, Historic Sites, Boating, Fishing, Bike and Nature Trails, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Picnic Areas, Winter Activities, Nature & Parks
This forest preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation - Two twenty acre woodlands with a full complement of under story and native herbaceous flora qualify this place