SPRINGBROOK PRAIRIE FOREST PRESERVE
83RD Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is the 1,829-acre preserve in Naperville. The preserve also has a 200-acre dragon-shaped lake with a swim beach and campground facility. It is a large natural park with a meadow and grassland habitat for birds and running and bicycling trails. It has several picnic tables and grassy areas where you can spend your pleasant day. Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is an excellent place for jogging, trekking, cycling, or plodding. Visitors of groups can also reserve their shelter.
SPECIALTY:
Trails, Road, and Mountain Biking, Wild Flowers, Birding, Picnicking Areas, Running, Nature Trips, Off-Leash Dog Area, Lake, Fishing, Wheelchair and Kid Friendly, Beach & Walking
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GREENE VALLEY FOREST
East 75th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Naperville, IL 60565 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Greene Valley Forest is 12 miles of crushed limestone trails that offer both wooded and prairie sections to enjoy. This 1,414-acre preserve is home to 540 native species and is one of the country's most biologically diverse sites. Greene Valley Forest's 1.4-mile thunderbird offers a tree-covered trail. The main loop goes in and out of the forest and open grass. Greene Valley Forest is a great forest preserve for a relaxing walk on a beautiful spring day. You can also enjoy walking, hiking, dog walking, biking, and running in the forest.
SPECIALTY:
Trails, Parking, Off-Leash Dog Area, Youth-Group Camping, Model-Craft Area, Campground, Running, Biking, Picnic & Walking
Price: A Day Permit:
For Residents: $8
Non Residents: $20
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MCDOWELL GROVE
4s500 Raymond Drive, Naperville, IL 60563 DIRECTIONS
Since 1946
Here’s The Deal:
McDowell Grove is the 465-acre McDowell Grove Forest Preserve in Naperville. It provides fishing opportunities and attracting waterfowl. It has nearly seven miles of trails and two reservable picnic shelters and areas. You can see improved habitats for various aquatic wildlife and shorebirds like egrets and great blue herons. Visitors can also explore the different types of different species of plant life and organisms growing all around and also use the picnic shelter and tables in the preserve.
SPECIALTY:
Birding, Mountain and Road Biking, Wild Flowers, Forest Lake, Picnicking, Boating, Running, Fishing, Walking, Beach, Dogs on Leash & Nature Trips