This is a clean, open, and easy place for a hike. It's not particularly woodsie but the lakes are…read morelovely. Paved path. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. Covered picnic area. Easy access from Butterfield & Route 53. Enter on Route 53, across from Walmart and McDonalds. There are few trees to buffer the wind, so dress warmly. Lots of dogs on the trail today. Watch your step, as not every dog-owner tidies up after their dog, but the trail is mostly clear of droppings.

Hidden lake forest preserve is truly a hidden gem. Located in Downers Grove. It was a nice sunny…read moreSunday to just get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. It was a nice escape getaway from the city life. An ideal and nice place to relax and collet your inner thoughts. While walking along the trails everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was a breath of fresh air to be out in nature. A perfect place to jog,kayak, fish, hike, have a picnic or just come and take a scroll. Not crowded and everyone social distances themselves. I came across a few people walking with their dogs. All dogs MUST be on a lease. Really enjoyed the scenery and the water from the river and lake was calming and peaceful.

Even though I've lived in the area forever, I've never been here before…read more I've been back here about six times since. I rode the Salt Creek trail from Villa Park to Wood Dale. It is a really nice trail with a few ponds, bridges, etc. I saw quite a few deer traveling this trail. The trail is fairly long and goes way beyond what I traveled. I plan on doing the whole trail in the future.

If you're looking for a peaceful place to practice your yoga this place is the perfect one!read more

This is a great path and at this spot the Illinois Prairie Path is almost right next to it so there…read moreare plenty of places to go. This path I would say is better for walking and jogging because there are roads that intersect the path every so often. Biking on this path is alright, but it just feels like you constantly have to stop because of the intersections on the path.

This is a fantastic Yrail here in Chicago. Lot of space for biking, walking, running and picnics…read more They don't approve of dogs but people bring them anyway.

Lyman Woods is a natural center that is a partnership between the DuPage Forest Preserve District,…read moreVillage of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District. Dogs are not allowed, there is an area with turtles and other animals. Great place to spend a day.

Great trails with a small nature center. You would never know it is so close to Yorktown Mall.read more

Great place for a walk. Its nice in the winter with all the snow. Its also nice in the spring with…read morethe changing weather. It can be a bit hot in the summer without trees blocking the sun. Kinda sad many of the trees are being cut down.

We went for a walk here on an unseasonably warm day after Christmas. The trails are clearly…read moremarked and the scenery along the creek is really nice for being in the middle of a suburban area. Definitely wear old shoes if it's been raining. The crushed stone makes a white paste that will cover your shoes and lower pants legs if you're walking fast; it brushes off easily once dry, but maybe not the place to wear the new running shoes. The Mill and museum were closed for the season, but it was still interesting to see the mill from the outside. Trails are all short with the longest being 2.5 miles, but it's easy to patch a few together if you want to do a longer walk.

This is a really cool natural area - around 18 acres - great for Walking, Jogging, Fishing. There…read moreare lots of Restaurants and Shopping along Lake Street to the North.

This park is a lovely little getaway to take a brief walk in the woods. The walk around the lake is…read morea little strange as you feel like you are walking in someone's backyard, but still a nice little walk. The fishing is good for small children but the lake is too shallow for any real fishing. It is well kept, but quite a bit of trash left behind by careless visitors is always a sad thing.

Fantastically maintained trails for walking/biking. You truly feel like you're not in a major metro…read morewhen under the canopy of trees and streams. Perfect ride from trail head on west end all the way to the zoo and back.

When I need to fool myself that I am getting away from the city into isolation I head to a nearby…read moreforest preserve. This particular preserve does more than trick me! We had a family picnic here and it is large enough, quiet enough and empty enough (on a Saturday) to put me in the outdoors kind of mood without travelling too far from home. The groves are very well kept and there is plenty of open spaces! This location is a great urban getaway!

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.

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.

The entrance to Pick Park is hidden away in an Elmhurst residential area…read more Much of the entrance area was sectioned off during my recent trip in March of 2024. There are signs indicating plans for "park and facility improvements". The trail is a paved path, so it's ideal for biking and walking. There are a few areas that you can follow a short dirt path and get up close to Salt Creek. Salt Creek is a very zig zagging creek and there are bridges that allow you to easily pass over it. If you follow the trail south, you'll end up at Rotary Park in Villa Park, IL. You can either cross a busy road (St. Charles) or go thru the underpass. There are some portions of the trail that show just how close you are to the busy streets. In one of my photos you can see Portillo's on the other side of Route 83. I prefer the parts of the trail that are more natural. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new improvements will look like. Hopefully they will have restrooms!