Brunner Family Forest Preserve, Carpentersville, IL

Brunner Family Forest Preserve covers 184 acres along the Fox River in Carpentersville and features 2.5 miles of paved and natural-surface trails that connect directly to the 61-mile Fox River Trail. The preserve includes picnic shelters with grills, accessible fishing platforms, and a small canoe launch that places paddlers on calm water within minutes of the parking lot. Mature oak-hickory woods and open prairie patches provide habitat for birds and pollinators while offering residents shaded paths for walking, running, and cycling. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located at the main entrance, and the lot accommodates horse trailers, making the preserve usable year-round for multiple user groups. Its location adjacent to IL Route 25 puts grocery stores, restaurants, and the Carpenter Park Recreation Center less than five minutes away by car, allowing daily exercise or weekend outings without lengthy travel.

Parking Picnic Area Restrooms Trails Water Pump

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City Carpentersville

State Illinois

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