Aurora West Forest Preserve

Over 40 acres of woodland, assortment of native shrubs and a wet soil valley.
Hankes Rd. between Galena Blvd. and Rt. 56, Aurora
kaneforest.com

Batavia Riverwalk

As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the riverwalk extends along the depot pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the river are available.
Corner of Houston St. and
Island Ave., Batavia
(630) 879-5235

Big Rock Forest Preserve

Jericho Rd. between Dugan and Granart Rd.
Big Rock
kaneforest.com

Blackberry Farm

19th century farm and village featuring pioneer craft shops and demos, a discovery barn with petting zoo and pony, hay and miniature train rides and more.
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Bliss Woods Forest Preserve

5S660 Bliss Rd. at Rt. 47, Sugar Grove
(630) 232-5980
kaneforest.com

Canoeing/Kayaking

Glen D. Palmer Dam Whitewater Park
Rt. 47 & E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville
Canoe/kayak chute, new walking path along the Fox River, bridge toward island – all new!

Dick Young Forest Preseve

Nelson Lake Rd., west of Randall Rd., Batavia
kaneforest.com

Equestrian

Ellis House & Equestrian Center
Inside Bakers Woods Forest Preserve, this facility provides beginner, private and group lessons (children and adult), facility rentals, children’s camp, birthday parties and volunteer opportunities. Indoor facilities for year-round programming
13986 McKanna Rd., Minooka
(815) 475-4035
ellishec.com

Fabyan Dutch Windmill

Considered to be the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, the 68-foot, five-story working windmill was originally built by German craftsman Louis Backhaus between 1850
and 1860.
Fabyan Forest Preserve, Rt. 25, North of Batavia
(630) 232-4811

The Farnsworth House Estate

Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly “floats” above the rambling Fox River.
14520 River Rd., Plano
(630) 552-0052
farnsworthhouse.org

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Site of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns, self-guided tours and a buffalo herd.
Kirk Rd. at Pine St., Batavia
(630) 840-3351
fnal.gov

Fox River Trail East

Rt. 56 at the Fox River, North Aurora
(630) 897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Fox River Trail

Galena Blvd. at the Fox River, Aurora
(630) 897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

The Grand Army of the Republic Hall

Built in 1878, this structure was originally built as a monument to Aurora’s Civil War Veterans. The building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
23 E. Downer Pl., Aurora
(630) 906-0654 or (630) 897-7221
aurora-il.org

Geneva Kayak Center

301 E. Hydraulic, Yorkville
(630) 882-9211
genevakayak.com/yorkville

Hall Quarry Beach

Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two- and four- meter platforms.
400 S. Water St., Batavia
(630) 406-5275 or (630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org

Hannaford Woods - Nickels Farm Forest Preserve

Merrill Rd., east of Rt. 47, Sugar Grove
kaneforest.com

Harris Forest Preserve

Rt. 71, west of Rt. 47, Yorkville
co.kendall.il.us

Hoover Forest Preserve Rentals

Nearly 400 acres along the Fox River with trails, wooded bluffs and wildlife sightings. Three newly renovated bunkhouses (kitchens & full bathrooms) and tent campsites available to rent. Recreated Pottawatomie village is seasonally available.
11285 Fox Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-4025
co.kendall.il.us/forest_preserve/hoover

Illinois Prairie Path

Red Oak 16-mile loop that includes the Fox River Trail, the Fox River Trail East, and the Aurora and Batavia branches of the Illinois Prairie Path.
Rt. 56 at the Fox River, North Aurora
(630) 897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Kane County Cougars

This Class A professional baseball team plays at Elfstrom Stadium every summer. Join Ozzie the Cougar in cheering for the home team!
Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium
34W002 Cherry Ln., Geneva
(630) 232-8811
kccougars.com

Maramech Forest Preserve

South of Rt. 34, Plano
co.kendall.il.us

Mastodon Trail

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 898-7228
aurora-il.org/parksandrecreation

Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Oakhurst Trail & Patterson Ave

Scenic woods, shelters, lake and trails.
1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora
kaneforest.com

Paddle and Trail of Aurora

107 Spruce Street, Aurora
(855) 752-9688
paddleandtrail.com

Phillips Park

Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range, the zoo, a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail, war memorials and the Winter Recreation Area.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
phillipsparkaurora.com

Phillips Park Sunken Garden

View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the “Four Seasons” statues that complement this exquisite English garden motif.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
phillipsparkaurora.com

Phillips Park Visitors Center & Mastodon Gallery

Get an up-close view of Ice-age Mastodon bones unearthed in the park in the 1930s, while glimpsing into the rich history of one of the area’s most beautiful parks.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
phillipsparkaurora.com

Phillips Park Zoo

Established in 1915, the zoo is open daily, year-round and admission is free. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, cougars, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4700
phillipsparkaurora.com

Raging Waves Water Park

Open in 2008, Raging Waves is Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark, sitting on more than 40 acres in Yorkville, Ill., 45 minutes west of the Chicago loop. Nearly 3,000 people Come Outback daily during the summer months to visit the Aussie-themed, family-friendly waterpark, which features 18 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area, a wave pool, a lazy river, 20 private cabanas, and more.
4000 North Bridge Street (St. Rt. 47) , Yorkville IL 60560
(630) 882-6575
ragingwaves.com

Red Oak Nature Center

A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of “Devil’s Cave.”
On Rt. 25, 1 mile north
of Rt. 56, North Aurora
(630) 897-1808
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Richard Young Forest Preserve

Rt. 71, east of Rt. 47, Yorkville
(630) 553-4025
co.kendall.il.us/forestpreserves/forest.htm

Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area

Over 1,300 acres of restored prairie prime for hunting, fishing, picnicking, ice skating, cross-country skiing, canoeing, camping, boating, equestrian trails, paddle boat rentals and special events.
13608 Fox Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-6297
dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r2/silversp.htm

Subat Forest Preserve

Eldamain Rd., south of Rt. 34, Plano
co.kendall.il.us

Virgil L. Gilman Trail

Twelve-mile trail linking Montgomery and Aurora with Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.
Eastern trailhead at Hill Ave. (Rt. 30) north of Rt. 34, Aurora
(630) 897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Waubonsee Nature Trails

Two-mile trails on the Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove campus.
Rt. 47 and Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-7900

Waubonsee Creek Trail

Eastern trailhead
(630) 897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Whitetail Ridge Golf Club

Eighteen holes, par 71. Distance: 6,604
7671 Clubhouse Dr., Yorkville
(630) 882-8988
whitetailridgegolfclub.com