SPRINGBROOK PRAIRIE FOREST PRESERVE
83RD Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
"The 1,829-acre Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville is a birder's paradise. Offers some of the best displays of summertime blooms. Enjoy off-leash fun with your four-legged friends at Springbrook Prairie's fully fenced off-leash dog area. A 200-acre dragon-shaped lake with a swim beach and campground"
SPECIALITY:
Road Biking, Wild Flowers, Mountain Biking, 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:
"Features 12 miles of crushed limestone trails that offer both wooded and prairie sections to enjoy. Has 12 miles of crushed limestone trails with rolling hills that are a lot of fun to explore. The 1.4-mile Thunderbird spur offers some additional tree-covered trail. The 1,414-acre preserve is home to 540 native species and is one of the country's most biologically diverse sites, according to the forest preserve"
SPECIALITY:
Parking, Off-Leash Dog Area, Youth-Group Camping, Model-Craft Area, Campground, Running, Biking, Picnic & Walking
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MCDOWELL GROVE
4s500 Raymond Drive, Naperville, IL 60563 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
"The 465-acre McDowell Grove Forest Preserve in Naperville, providing fishing opportunities and attracting waterfowl and shorebirds like egrets and great blue herons. Has nearly seven miles of trails and two reservable picnic shelters and areas. Provides improved habitat for a variety of aquatic wildlife "
SPECIALITY:
Birding, Mountain and Road Biking, Wild Flowers, Forest Lake, Picnicking, Boating, Running, Fishing, Walking, Beach, Dogs on Leash & Nature Trips