Our purpose is to acquire, preserve, protect and restore natural resources while providing opportunities to connect to nature.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County owns and manages more than 60 forest preserves in nearly 26,000 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Each year, more than 4 million visitors enjoy the trails and preserves that offer a variety of scenic views and leisure activities. Programs at five centers serve over 80,000 participants each year.
The mission of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire and hold lands for the purpose of preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.
Sensory Garden Playground
1 km
My two autistic son had an amazing time here (so did I). Great place to bring your ki...
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
2 km
I love this place!! It's just so serene!! It's also Always clean!&even has heated bat...
St. James Farm Forest Preserve
4 km
Best of the best in Aurora. Great for fall photography or any season photography. Wel...
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
5 km
First time being at this location . I went out and did some ice fishing and did prett...
Blackwell Forest Preserve
6 km
The kids love riding their bikes around the lake path. Other park-goers are very frie...
McDowell Grove
7 km
Love this Preserve for both its scenic beauty and it's rich history. First the scenic...
Kline Creek Farm
9 km
Farming as it was done in the 1800s!
Informative and charming; check their schedule...
Churchill Woods
9 km
Beautiful natural park to spend a day differently in fresh air and free yourself of s...
Dupage County Big Woods Forest Preserve
11 km
I was not able to find an entrance to this preserve and navigation tried taking me do...
East Branch Forest Preserve
12 km
This is not the off leash dog park area but it's almost as good. It's got a great tra...
Fullerton County Forest Preserve
13 km
Good place to fly your model helicopter or quadcopter (drones)
Mallard Lake
15 km
Nice place to take a walk and enjoy a little nature in the burbs. Unfortunately ther...
Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve
16 km
Nice local nature preserve where you can walk, run, bike & fish. There is a restroom,...
Spring Creek Reservoir
16 km
While this place is extremely small, it still deserves 5 stars because the track is a...
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
17 km
Nice place to get away from the craziness of traffic around the area. The place is se...
Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve
17 km
Nice place. Pretty little pond, decent and fun to fish in. Easy trails. Nice getaw...to add Danada Forest Preserve map to your website;
