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Park offers beautiful gardens, sculptures, and paved walking paths near a river. Atmosphere stays quiet and peaceful, suitable for walking, picnics, and family activities. Amenities include playground, sports courts, and a skate park, attracting a mix of children and adults.

Paths offer a great spot for walking dogs and riding bikes. Dogs must stay leashed and respect others who may not want to interact with them.

Sprawling with various amenities, this park offers a self-contained half-mile loop and connecting trails ideal for runners. It features a playground, skate park, sculptures, and a gazebo, making it great for picnics, walks, and family visits.

People are saying

"I found the park to be beautiful and scenic."

"I loved strolling around and looking at the many cool sculptures."

"It's a great place to walk your dog."

Good to know

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Parking can get difficult at times, especially during events.

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Dog walkers need to keep their dogs leashed at all times.

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The park connects to the Dupage River path for extended walking or biking.

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Wooded park features old oaks, a quiet walking trail, and memorial plaques for pets and loved ones. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful, with open fields and small playground areas. Many bring dogs to run and enjoy the dog-friendly environment.

Open fields invite dogs to run and play freely. A dog memorial honors pets with tags and collars. Facilities include a water fountain with a dog option and a public restroom.

Beautiful forest trails wind through well-kept grounds with varied old oaks and a peaceful, quiet vibe. A notable feature is the dog memorial with plaques along the path near the playground and picnic area.

People are saying

"It's a beautiful park with lovely picnic areas and old oaks."

"This park is beautiful with peaceful, quiet trails."

"It's a beautiful, peaceful place to walk your dog."

Good to know

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The park is dog-friendly, making it a great spot for pet owners.

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Enter the park off Rte 25 across from Fulton Ave for easy access.

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The main walking path is approximately a mile long, looping back to the entrance.

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Large park with wide family-friendly spaces and multiple sports courts including six outdoor pickleball courts. Friendly atmosphere with well-maintained dog park areas separated for small and big dogs. Plenty of parking and covered seating areas support a relaxed, active environment.

Well maintained dog park offers separate areas for small and big dogs. Plenty of space lets dogs run freely and enjoy themselves.

Plenty of easy parking and a well maintained dog park stand out here. The park offers a six-court pickleball setup, basketball courts, sports fields, walking paths, a community garden, and a small water park.

People are saying

"The parks here are well maintained with great sports and recreation facilities."

"The dog park here is well-kept and clean."

"I found plenty of parking available, even on busy weekends."

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The entrance is behind the water park on Peck Rd.

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There was ample parking even with kids' sports going on at the park.

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The park has six outdoor pickleball courts.

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Large park offers open space with walking paths and a pond trail. Multiple sports amenities include tennis, basketball, skateboarding, and ball fields. Calm atmosphere suits families, dogs, and casual gatherings.

Open spaces offer plenty of room to walk or throw a ball. A dedicated dog park features fields in the middle for play. The area is well kept and suitable for relaxing with a dog.

Open space includes a dog park with fields and a skate park with street obstacles. Walking paths loop around a pond and playing fields, with tennis and basketball courts nearby.

People are saying

"It's a beautiful, relaxing park that's great with dogs."

"It's a beautiful, relaxing park that's great for a walk with the family."

"The park has a dog park with fields."

Good to know

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The park features a clean skate park suitable for various tricks.

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There are nice trails around the pond and playing fields.

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Food trucks and drink options are available during summer concerts.

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Multiple turf and grass fields create a spacious sports environment with covered dugouts and bleachers with sun shades. The complex includes playgrounds, a skatepark, and walking paths, attracting families and sports teams. Ample parking supports tournaments and outdoor activities.

A big dog park offers plenty of space and water for dogs to enjoy. Multiple dogs are usually present, creating a social environment, though limited parking makes access a bit tricky.

A big dog park offers water and space for dogs to play. The skate park welcomes skateboards, inline skates, and bikes, with lights for evening use. The park stays clean and suits bikers and scooters well.

People are saying

"The skate park here is really fun and not too crowded."

"The parking available here is usually plentiful and good."

"This place is Dog Friendly with a big dog park."

Good to know

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Parking is limited near the dog park, making access difficult.

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The portable toilets are far from the fields and not well maintained.

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The skate park allows skateboards, inline skates, and bikes.

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