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    Dick Young Forest Preserve

    4.3 (7 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Meredith M.

    Growing up my family and I referred to this place as "Nelson Lake". It's been a favorite spot to walk the trails and hang out by this small lake. Just recently took up the challenge of walking all the way around the lake. Not to my surprise I got a little lost but found my way with the All Trails app. Would recommend, just make sure you check where you are going as there are multiple intersecting paths!

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    Wheeler Park

    Wheeler Park

    4.5(10 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Great park for little or big kids. Lots of tall slides. Mounds for kids to run or climb. Picnic…read moretables. Space themed.

    This is the best disc golf course in The Kane. Hands down…read more My 6yr old son and I head over here all year round to play this course. The Wheeler disc course sculpts a greater park that also claims several walking/bike paths, a baseball field, soccer/hockey fields, picnic areas, a playground, a mini golf course and tennis courts. Some of the holes are too hard for him to come close to par, but others are a great fit for his current ability. The course has a great range in difficulty which spans from easy par 3's to challenging par 4's. Legging out the entire course is about a 2 mile venture. The backwoods holes are a real hoot. Can't tell you the number of times I've headed into the tree's or the ravine to find a disc that's hooked too far right or left. Throwing from the top of the hill on hole #11 is a person fav. Just don't be surprised if you have to perform the aforementioned trip on a stray disc. Other holes feature baskets on the other side of a cluster of tree's, some border natural grass/reed areas, while others have very lengthy fairways weaving lines of tree's. Amenities-wise there's a drinking fountain near the parking lot and bathrooms near the playground. If you need anything else, bring it. Most golfers here like to bring their own beverage of choice. Cheers!

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    Wheeler Park - Top of hole 11 offers a nice break with a view

    Top of hole 11 offers a nice break with a view

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    Dick Young Forest Preserve - hiking - Updated May 2026

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