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    Waubonsie Lake Park

    4.5 (17 reviews)

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    Sarah A.

    We brought our extended family here (read: lots of kids!) to play for the afternoon. It was awesome! We walked the loop around the lake and played on all three playgrounds. I highly recommend for a leisurely morning or afternoon walk with or without company.

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    Maggie L.

    Waubonsie Lake is a beautifully maintained park that has lots of activities for the entire family. The nature trails are gorgeous and there is plenty of wild life to see (check out my pictures). If you have little ones, there are 4 playgrounds on the property that you can take them too. All toddler friendly, but with complex enough sections that the big kids will enjoy. There are several picnic tables and an area to grill. They allow rowboats and canoes out on the lake. We haven't tried fishing there yet, but the locals say it's one of the best spots in town!

    The tiny "river"/"dam" area one of my favorite parts about the trail
    Jade M.

    This park is very beautiful!!! It has a bike trail for you to exercise on, or to just walk around it has three little parks that are around the trail!! While walking this trail I like to look at the unique houses around the path!! And yes, granted the lake can be a little swampy, but I think the scenery makes up for it! I really enjoy this lake and it is very relaxing!! Also it is beautiful on a sunny day!! Trust me I have to walk it almost everyday for gym class!!! Go try it out, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!

    Shannon H.

    Located near the similarly named Waubonsee Valley High School, Waubonsee Lake Park is a beautiful place to spend the day in nature, go for a run, or spend time with the kids. It has a paved path for running, walking, bike riding, and rollerblading that is approximately 3 miles long (it's even longer if you cross Eola), they have a beautiful lake that connects up to a small river, an outdoor shelter with an outdoor grill, a playground for the kids, bathrooms, and a water fountain. It's also conviniently located right off of US Rt 34 aka Ogden Ave. I highly recommend coming to this beautiful park and enjoying a day out in nature while getting in some exercise.

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    There is a gazebo with picnic tables, a playground area for the kids, and even fishing (I think).

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    4.0
    (1 review)
    3.1 mi

    I actually still remember coming to this playground several times when I was a kid, and we would…read morealways go to Banana Split at some point during our time at the park. Earlier this year I had decided to bring my nephew to the playground here to play for a little while before celebrating the reopening of Banana Split for the season. Clearly the place has changed since I was a kid, with the playground being fairly new, but it stil-- in many ways--remains the same; it's small, very much a neighborhood type of park, not a city-wide mecca like Phillips Park, and very basic, with only a small playground, a few courts for basketball and tennis, and a nice expanse of open green lawn for running around or sitting in the sun. Again, it's not really like Phillips Park, which attracts people from all around Aurora and has a large property with many features, and is even smaller than the little play areas around Waubonsie Lake; and unlike Waubonsie Lake, there isn't a path for running, jogging, walking, or riding. However, it is perfect for someone who is near to it and is looking for a small, safe area for a little one to play in. I've been here four or five times this year since the spring with my nephew(s), and it's actually become one of my favorite little spots to take my nephew, fulfilling EXACTLY what I'm looking for. A small park with a small playground where my nephew has plenty of space to play and I only have a small area that I need to monitor. Parking is pretty easy, if not a little confusing at first; if you're coming off of Sheffer Road then turn left onto Sheridan and you'll find the little access road to the parking; if you're coming from Church Street then merge onto Sheridan, and if you're coming from Forest Street then it'll be right in front of you when you get to Sheridan. I can also say that the property is well maintained and very out-in-the-open so it feels very open and safe. I also have to say that having Banana Split right across the street is a pretty great selling point and makes the park more attractive. So if you're close by and need a great place for your little ones to run around and play, give this place a try, you may be pleasantly surprised by how much you like it; and if you don't enjoy your experience, you'll at least be able to salvage what's left of your excursion with a nice cold treat from across the street.

    Wolf's Crossing Community Park

    Wolf's Crossing Community Park

    5.0
    (8 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    it was so fun and it park a little boy gave out food it was good and a zipline with nice pepoleread more

    IT TAKES A VILLAGE…read more Raising children is hard, but Wolf's Crossing Community Park makes life a bit easier. Located on the Naperville / Oswego border where 95th St dead-ends into Wolf's Crossing Rd, this public park incorporates 33 acres of carefully planned and meticulously maintained space. It's the perfect answer when asked by your kid for the umpteenth time "wHaT aRe wE dOoOiNg ToDaY?" This complex features a playground, splash pad, covered pavilion, basketball courts, sand volleyball, tennis/pickleball courts, a lookout point with sledding hill and a ninja warrior obstacle course. It connects to various biking trails and there's onsite public bathrooms with plenty of parking. The ~100ft zipline is a standout feature and draws a considerable line on busier days. Watching kids nearly get yeeted off into the bushes makes for great theater! I assume the weight limit is 200lbs so next time I'ma have a go at it (get outta my way, kids!) The only thing missing is concessions, as the lone pop machine near the restrooms didn't appear to work. I think there's enough people here on a routine basis to warrant building a snack shop! I'd love to serve nachos and root beer to hungry peeps, as long as I got paid $25/hr. * TL;DR * This idyllic, multi-faceted rec area is fully deserving of its perfect rating. Wolf's Crossing Community Park was built with young children and special accommodations in mind, easily accessible to all ages & abilities. The fam spent several hours here (granted, most of them were confined to the splash pad) and we barely scratched the surface. I can't wait to beast through that legit obstacle course some day when I remember to wear close-toed shoes. Ain't no way my clumsy ass is making it through there in flip flops. WCCP has tons of what we in the gaming realm refer to as "replayability", essentially, is there enough stuff to do on repeat visits? You bet there is! See for yourself, check them out before summer's gone!

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    Whalon Lake

    Whalon Lake

    4.2
    (21 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    Some of the clearest waters you'll see in Illinois. So much fun to kayak in and around the lake. It…read moregets up to 100 feet deep! That and the clarity can give you some really pretty views inside the lake. Not the best for fishing which is kinda a bummer. Roomer has it there's some good walleye here though. Overall such a beautiful lake and do recommend. mildly busy and there are kayak rentals available if you don't have your own

    We had a 12:00pm appointment. The 2 very kind workers that were there were unfortunately unable to…read moreunlock the doors to give us the kayaks that we reserved. They were on time but their manager/supervisor was bringing them a key. Unfortunately for us, their manager didn't arrive until 1:45 almost 2 hours after our scheduled appointment time. The 2 workers were very apologetic with us responding it's not their fault. We would like to say to the management, do better!! How dare you have people wait for your slow behinds!! it was extremely hot and very inconveniencing to your patrons. And to make matters worse we didn't even get offered a discount for our inconvenience!! If offered a discount it would have at Least showed you had some professionalism but alas you didn't. Had you shown just an ounce of professionalism I would have possibly considered giving you another try. I wouldn't recommend Whalon Lake Kayak rental to my dog. Sincerely, Very hot and disappointed patron

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