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The 6 Best Nature & Parks in Downers Grove, Illinois (IL)
Downers Grove is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1832 by Pierce Downer, whose surname serves as the eponym for the village. It is a south-western suburb of Chicago in the I-55 Corridor. Along with its neighbor Woodridge, the villages are commonly referred to as Downers-Woodridge.
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1. Hidden Lake Forrest Preserve
2. Barth Pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Barth Pond is the primary feature in Patriots Park, a lovely community park in Downers Grove. The main function of the pond is to help with flood prevention. In addition, it enhances various recreational opportunities. The pond is surrounded by a blacktop paved path that is about a half mile loop with beautiful landscaping and scenery. The pond is also popular for recreational fishing. Ducks seem to love this pond. Two parking lots provide easy access to the community park. Barth Pond and the park are excellent for family entertainment and enjoyment.
3. Patriots Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Patriots Park in Downers Grove is a relatively small park but still very enjoyable. The park is centered by a lake (called Barth Pond) which is surrounded by a blacktop paved path that is about a half mile loop. Barth Pond has convenient places for recreational fishing. Ducks seem to love this pond. There is a large picnic shelter and open grass area on the east side of the park, and a well-furnished children’s playground on the west end of the park. A cute little prairie garden was full of flowers on a visit in August. Patriots Park is a nice little park with a variety of options for family enjoyment.
4. Maple Grove Preserve
5. McCollum Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Visited McCollum Park in Downers Grove one recent August afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the walk. The asphalt paved trail circumscribing the park is a 1.2 winding mile. The trail is pretty flat, asphalt paved and easy. McCollum Park is a prime park for a variety of sports. There are fields for Soccer and Softball, and courts for Tennis, Volleyball and Basketball. Interspersed in between are children’s playgrounds. There is also a Putt-Putt golf course and a snack shop (closed currently). There are several picnic spots and shelters. The neat feature of the paved path is that signs direct walkers to go clockwise and bikers to go anti-clockwise. The loop is undisturbed and continuous except for one road crossing at the parking lot. McCollum Park is an awesome community park providing a numerous sports/recreational opportunities. Ample parking is available.
6. Ebersold Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
