# Dick Young Forest Preserve > Large forest preserve offers over five miles of wide, well-maintained trails through prairies, wetlands, and woods. Atmosphere stays quiet and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife and benches for resting. Visitors find it suitable for all ages and activities like walking, biking, and bird watching. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/DickYoungForestPreserve - Address: Nelson Lake Rd, Batavia, Illinois, United States - Phone: +16302325980 - Website: https://kaneforest.com/location/dick-young ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.3/10 - Parks — 9/10 ## What people say - "The park's trails are great for bird watching and nature walks." - "I enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake and prairie." - "I found the trails for hiking and walking to be great." ## Good to know - Expect horse flies and mosquitoes; bug spray is highly recommended. - The preserve offers over five miles of well-maintained trails for walking. - Parking is usually available, making access easy for visitors. - The bathrooms are clean but may lack toilet paper at times. - Shade is limited; consider visiting during cooler parts of the day. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.