Hoover Forest Preserve, Yorkville, IL

Hoover Forest Preserve spans 1,200 acres of rolling prairie and oak woodland in Yorkville, offering direct access to the Fox River Trail for walking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. Equestrian riders use the preserve’s 10-mile network of marked horse trails that connect to adjacent county paths. Two fishing ponds are stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill, and shoreline benches provide designated casting areas. The preserve also features an archery range with 20 lanes and a 30-station disc-golf course that winds through mature timber. A small picnic shelter with restrooms and potable water sits near the main parking lot off Eldamain Road, while an additional gravel lot on Van Emmon Road gives equestrians trailer access. Within a five-minute drive, residents reach Yorkville’s downtown district for groceries, restaurants, and the public library, and the preserve is less than ten minutes from the Fox River’s major boat launches. These on-site facilities and nearby services support year-round outdoor recreation without leaving city limits.

Camping Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Horseback Riding Picnic Area