What to do and see in Saint Charles, Illinois (IL): The Best Nature & Parks

May 29, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

St. Charles is a city in DuPage and Kane counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It lies roughly 40 miles (64 km) west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. According to a U.S. Census Bureau estimate in July 2012, the city had a total population of 33,327. The official city slogan is Pride of the Fox, after the Fox River that runs through the center of town. St. Charles is part of a tri-city area along with Geneva and Batavia, all western suburbs of similar size and relative socioeconomic condition.
Restaurants in Saint Charles

1. Riverbend Community Park

6N517 Geneva Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174-6623 +1 630-584-1885 https://www.stcparks.org/location/river-bend-community-park/
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Riverbend Community Park

2. The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary & Japanese Gardens

6N779 Il Route 31, Saint Charles, IL 60175-6334 +1 630-631-9566 [email protected] http://www.koiwhisperersanctuary.com
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary & Japanese Gardens

Zen Living by design Japanese Garden is our Airbnb Ryokan Spa, by scheduled appointment only giving our guests the ultimate Koi Experience. We are CLOSED due to Covid.

3. Fox River Bike Trail

Route 64 and Fox River Trail, Saint Charles, IL http://northernfoxrivervalley.com/guide/fox-river-bike-trail/
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Fox River Bike Trail

Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States

The Fox River Trail runs 39 miles from Oswego in the south to Algonquin in the north.  I traversed this trail on a bike from North Aurora to Batavia covering a distance of about 8 miles (one way).  The trail is asphalt paved and passes through a variety of scenes covering community parks, forest preserves, rivertown downtowns, residential backyards, and past dams on the Fox River.  The trail crosses between both east and west banks of the river and at certain places both banks of the river have trails. Small sections through downtown areas are on streets.  Some interesting stops along the way are:  Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia Depot Museum, Fabyan Forest Preserve (including the Windmill), Peace Bridge and the Historic Piano Factory Bridge. Much of the trail is shrouded on both sides by greenery.  Intersection with major roads and rail tracks is avoided by either the trail going under or over.  Unavoidable road crossings have adequate caution/stop signs.  Fox River Trail is great for walking or biking.  We get great nature views, artwork views and river views. 

4. Pottawatomie Park

8 North Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1251 +1 630-584-1885 http://www.stcparks.org/VW-Systems/Map/map-details.asp?varID=669
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Pottawatomie Park

Reviewed By japeterson7569 - Saint Charles, United States

Great park with playground equipment, mini golf,picnic tables and a pavilion. This park borders the Fox River. Concession stand available or bring your own lunch. Tour the river on the river boat. Plenty to do!

5. Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

3795 Campton Hills Dr, Saint Charles, IL 60175-6063 +1 630-513-4399 http://www.stcnature.org/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

6. Delnor Woods Park

Rt. 25 at Fulton Avenue Or Wing Avenue, West of N. 11th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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7. James O. Breen Community Park

Campton Hills Rd, Saint Charles, IL 60175 http://stcparks.org
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8. Hoscheit Woods Forest Preserve

6n327 Il 25, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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