Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, Batavia, IL

Glenwood Park Forest Preserve spans 131 acres along the Fox River in Batavia, offering residents direct access to 2.7 miles of multi-use trails for walking, jogging, and cycling. The preserve features a 3-acre stocked fishing pond, two picnic shelters, and playground equipment near the main parking area off Deerpath Road. Paddlers can launch kayaks or canoes from the designated river access point, while birders often spot herons, egrets, and waterfowl along the shoreline. The preserve connects to the Fox River Trail, allowing continuous travel north to downtown Batavia’s restaurants and shops or south toward Fabyan Forest Preserve. Open fields and wooded sections provide year-round scenery, and the flat terrain suits families and fitness enthusiasts alike. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the main lot, and seasonal programs such as nature walks are offered through the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

Biking Paths Fishing Hiking Paths Picnic Area Snowmobiling