Delnor Woods Park

FEATURES: 42 ACRES | A native oak-hickory woodland with century-old trees plus native plantings, interpretive signage, fishing opportunities, picnic pavilions, paved pathways, and a dam with a small waterfall.​

Ferson Creek Fen

FEATURES: 46 ACRES | An Illinois State Nature Preserve, this premier wetland has a sedge meadow, boardwalk, fen with rare plants, walking trails, floodplain woods, and prairie restoration.​

Hickory Knolls Natural Area

FEATURES: 131 ACRES | An Illinois Land & Water Reserve, this large and extremely diverse landscape environment features restored woodlands, wetlands, prairie and savanna areas with a picnic pavilion and walking trails.​

Kingswood Wetland

FEATURES: 5 ACRES | A mature woodland dominated by Maple and Oak with trails.

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Majestic Oaks wetland

FEATURES: 12.5 ACRES | A mature woodland dominated by Maple and Oak with trails

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Norris Woods

FEATURES: 73 ACRES | Designated as an Illinois State Nature Preserve, this outstanding red oak forest with a wide diversity of wildflowers and a gravel biking trail and a model restored stream channel.

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Otter Creek bend wetland park

FEATURES: 69 ACRES | A model, restored wetland with interpretive signage, gravel walking trail system, creek bridge, and stone overlook.

Persimmon Woods

FEATURES: 30 ACRES | A unique upland swamp with adjacent marshy wetlands and a white oak wooded enclave with trails.

lippold Park

FEATURES: Located directly on the Fox River Trail, this beautiful park boasts beautiful wooden paths that seem to float just above the surface of the ponds.  There's even a nature playground for the kiddos, a shelter, and several picnic tables!

Fabyan FOrest Preserve

FEATURES: Situated along the Fox River, Fabyan Forest Preserve boasts over 4 miles of paved trails, a Japanese Garden, and Windmill that is available for tours (both open seasonally).

Gunnar Anderson FOrest Preserve

FEATURES: Located behind the Kane County Government Buildings, this is where you will find the beautiful Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine (also known as the 'Geneva Grotto') when you hike south from the Government Building's parking lot.

peck farm park

FEATURES: With five different paths varying in length, and all connecting to make for a longer route, there are plenty of scenic views here!  Natural prairie, beautiful native wildflowers, and even a large lake to gaze at! Hawk's Hallow Nature Playground is open year round and the water feature is on from Memorial Day to Labor Day (have kiddos bring swimsuits and watershoes)!

blackhawk waterfall

FEATURES: Shallow watery area with a beautiful little waterfall.  Wear watershoes as you can play in the water!  Park off of Route 31and walk west down the path for 2 minutes.  It will be on your right side!