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Green space that offers a real moment of quiet rather than just a patch of grass near a busy road.

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Playground shines with wheelchair accessible flooring and a unique music section featuring xylophones and bells. Kids enjoy high climbing areas and diverse swings and slides. Adults relax on ample seating in a quiet, safe space.

Large, shaded play area offers swings, slides, and climbing structures that entertain kids for hours. The playground features a unique music section and wheelchair accessible flooring with equipment usable by everyone.

People are saying

"This park has awesome climbing structures and a fun sand play area for kids."

"The playground has a fun music section with xylophones and bells."

"It's super fun and kid friendly with lots to keep them entertained."

Good to know

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There are no bathroom facilities at the playground.

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The park has accessible equipment that is usable by everyone.

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The playground has plenty of seating for parents to relax and watch their children.

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Spacious playground features giant climbing structures and slides for kids. Families enjoy shaded seating areas while parking is easy. Space suits both adults and kids for walking and special occasions.

Spacious playground offers giant climbing structures, slides, spinners, and climbing ropes for kids of all ages. Plenty of shade and parking make it easy to spend time there with family.

People are saying

"The park's playground equipment is great for kids."

"It's really kid friendly with awesome slides and plenty of playground equipment."

"I found parking without any problems."

Good to know

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Parking is available and generally easy to find at the park.

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The park features a large area for kids to play and run around.

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The gazebo hosts concerts and events, providing entertainment options.

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Fenced prairie with an 8-shaped loop offers a great spot for dogs to run off leash. Rolling hills and meadows provide scenic trails for walking, running, or biking. Busy weekends bring many dogs and owners, making it a lively dog park and outdoor space.

A fenced-in prairie with an 8-shaped mile loop offers a spacious off-leash area for dogs. The park is well maintained and requires a pass obtained online for access to the dog park section.

People are saying

"This dog park has an awesome mile-long fenced loop."

"This place is great for dogs; they can run off-leash in the fields."

"It's a huge fenced prairie with an 8-shaped path."

Good to know

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Obtain a pass in advance through the DuPage Forest Preserve’s website to visit the dog park.

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Parking is available along Struckman Blvd in designated spots.

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Permits cost $55 for one dog for DuPage County residents.

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Small park features a clean splash pad and unique playground equipment perfect for young kids. Open fields and walking paths surround a pond with sculptures, offering a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Benches and a covered picnic area provide relaxing spots away from busy roads.

Small park with a clean splash pad and unique playground equipment designed for younger kids. It has walking paths, open fields, benches, and a covered picnic area away from busy roads.

People are saying

"It's a nice neighborhood park with a fun splash pad for kids."

"The playground has a splash pad with several water features."

"It's a fun place for kids to play and have fun."

Good to know

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The park features a clean splash pad and playground suitable for younger kids.

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There are benches and a covered picnic table area throughout the park.

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Parking is available, but the area is not paved.

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Prairie restoration area features crushed limestone trails winding through wetlands with rich wildlife. A monument marks where three counties meet, adding a unique landmark. Visitor center showcases live reptiles and local fauna, blending nature and education.

Crushed limestone trails run through a very large, well maintained park with lots of wildlife. A monument marks where three counties meet, and the park serves as a district office for natural resources.

People are saying

"I found this park to be a beautiful, well-kept gem."

"The bathroom here was clean and nice."

"It's a beautiful place, really good for picnics."

Good to know

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The nature center is free and features live reptiles and educational exhibits.

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Expect little sun cover; bring sun protection for outdoor activities.

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The park has an indoor bathroom available for visitors.

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Large park has a fenced splash pad perfect for water play and two playgrounds with adaptive swings for all ages. Concrete surfaces suit older kids, and some shade covers the bigger playground. Quiet setting makes it great for family visits.

Water play features include a fenced splash park with a gated fence around the water spray area. Two playgrounds serve different age groups, with swings for all ages including an adaptive swing and some shade on the larger playground.

People are saying

"The splash park here has a concrete water play area."

Good to know

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The splash park is not operational during some visits.

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The splash pad hours are from 11 AM to 7 PM.

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The water play area is all concrete, suitable for older kids.

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