Well laid out. Plenty of parking, great wildlife. Some paved trails and some limestone trails…read more Occasional Porta Johns( they could use more) this is a great place to walk, bike, hike. They also have several shelters to picnic. I like to go meet Family here and catch up. For the most part , people you pass are friendly.

This is a great forest preserve. Miles of marked trails, so much wildlife, river access, and great…read morespaces to picnic. As a woman who always walks alone, I also appreciate the presence of police on bicycles, patrolling the grounds. I always feel safe here I've been here for all seasons and it's always beautiful. A great option to get my 15k steps for the day

One of my favorite birding spots especially in spring. We easily spotted 30 birds on a quick walk…read morearound easy trails.

A great place to stroll around, learn history about the grounds, and take some pics…read more There are numerous trails here that are beautiful. The paths are gravel so be sure to wear gym shoes. There's a gorgeous row of trees that is stunning for a photo shoot. Bonus - It is free to park and explore here. There are picnic tables out front as well as public bathrooms and vending machines. Spend a few minutes or a few hours here. It's a great place to venture and check out. This was a very quiet and calming experience for me.

Explore this beautiful forest preserve, perfect for picnics, capturing stunning fall photos,…read moreenjoying outdoor casual sports with family & friends & leisurely strolls. The park offers expansive vistas, rolling hills & scenic trails for walking, running & cycling. Don't miss the breathtaking sunset views! It's an ideal place to immerse yourself in nature, esp during the colorful autumn season! Parking is never a problem here, but there are no porta-johns. A few picnic tables are spread around the area, but most bring their picnic blankets and enjoy the grass & scenery!

When it's a lovely day for a picnic and boating with family, Blackwell Forest Preserve is a really…read moregood destination. There's even a campground for overnight camping (with reservation). This Summer, when we drove over to the boat launch area to set up a picnic for our kids & grandkids after their boating, I noticed a volleyball net and families playing. Such a delightful place that is well maintained and equipped to help friends and families make happy memories. The property is vast for a "way-out-there" feel, as opposed to nearby Herrick Lake which has the outdoor party ambiance.

Went for a nice walk and really enjoyed it. The trail was well-maintained and perfect for a…read morerelaxing stroll. There's also a small lake on the property that I believe is open for canoeing, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

Walked the trail here for very first time. Gorgeous scenery with acres of tall trees and prairie…read morelike flowers/plants around beautiful lake. Ample shade in hot weather. Cinder dirt path trail. Perfect for walking. Restrooms by parking lot at trail head.

They really want only independent people. Very slow response when u hit the call button. If u can't…read moreget around by yourself or dressed by yourself not a good facility. Very good food. Two choices for each meal and u can always substitute. Hamburger grilled cheese hot dog etc. very good laundry service and room Cleaning.

Hidden gem for a mini hike. Butts up to the Dupage River. Next to the Metra line, so not much…read morewildlife other than birds and small critters, but its a good dose of nature. No picnic areas, just hike. If the river is low, one can cut under the beautifully graffiti decorated overpass to Burlington Park for another mini hike along the Dupage River. My dog loves it.

I love Naperville! I love it even more because of the Riverwalk. It's beautiful and peaceful. The…read morenice thing is there are restaurants along this walk. You can eat by the river. There's plenty of walkways. The wooden bridge is also the best part. A little bit of history and beauty makes this walk the best!

Very well maintained and beautifully landscaped area to walk around to shop, eat, or relax on the…read morepark benches.

The map doesn't mark the correct location. It's actually on the south side of Mack Road and about…read more1/4 mile from Route 59. The cost is $40 per calendar year and permits can be purchased from the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at 3S580 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189-8761 or by filling out and returning the online form. Permits give you access to all the FPDDC parks. Love this dog park. It is huge and has a decent amount of seating for the owners. I like how there is a play area and walking circle around the inside of the fence. The middle of the park is open and green. Trees and shrubs grow rather freely. Almost all of the dogs have been friendly and haven't caused too much trouble. My dog has gone from wanting to curl up in a corner to actually coming out to wrestle with a few of the smaller dogs. She often gets carried away and even plays with larger breeds. Make sure you bring your own water. They don't have any type of well or tap and it can get very hot. Even if the weather is mild, the dogs get overheated if they play a lot. Most of the people bring their own little coolers.

If you have a small-ish dog and one prone to running you can not be off-leash. There's a huge…read moremiddle area that is dense vegetation for doggo to disappear into. The fence is more for cattle than medium-small dogs. There's no water faucet. Most areas reek of urine. The place is better than nothing and something if you have no where else to run your dog.

Love this place! There's a great amount of large breed dogs here, and plenty of place to play and…read moreroam. We have a very energetic, very large puppy... and this is our favorite park! The people who come to the park are much more mellow than most parks in the area, so you're able to come and have a great time with your pup without encountering a lot of attitude.

Nice dog park. People are friendly. There is plenty of room to play or go off with your dog to play…read morefetch alone.

There are a few trails that you can choose from depending on how many miles you want to walk, run,…read morebike, etc. the trail is gravel and is surrounded by grass. We parked in the lot off of Plainfield/Naperville Rd on the west side of the street. The parking spots were spacious. There is limited parking but it was not full and had plenty of spots. There was a handicap port a potty, which had no toilet paper and stinky. But if you got to go you got to go. There is also a small area with picnic benches under a pavilion. We wanted to do about 5k walk, so we went south on the path and there is an underground tunnel that connects to the Sunflower trail. We went to the Sunflower trail first, which connects to Henslow's trail. Lots of trees and shrubs. The Henslow's trail is grass and dirt path. Close to the end it goes downhill back to the tunnel. There are wooden posts with the trail name with arrows pointing the direction of the trail at the intersections. Will have to try the Sprinkbrook Prairie Trail that is 5.5 miles. Note, Be sure to check for ticks, I did end up taking some home and found them on my clothes.

Nice place for a walk, run, or bike ride. It's in a loop and had plenty of markers. There are…read morebathrooms at the trail head.

Well maintained and alot of attention lately to overgrowth and making sure corners and curves have…read morefull view of oncoming bikers. Unfortunately, this years (2026) leveling of some pathways has large stone instead of crushed gravel. Dangerous for narrow tired bikes. Was this an oversight, cost savings, or what?

Recently came here to embark on a casual walk. Came to the west entrance to go on the smaller loop…read moreto walk around. Solid shoes are reccomended because it is a muddy, gravel trail. Fair amount of parked vehicles too and various other trails in the area. Clean restrooms on site as well as a scenic overlook area nearby.