Newark Forest Preserve, Newark, IL

Newark Forest Preserve spans more than 1,100 acres in Kendall County, offering Newark residents direct access to preserved woodlands, restored prairies, and Fox River shoreline. The preserve includes 5.3 miles of maintained multi-use trails suitable for hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. Visitors can launch non-motorized boats from the Fox River access point and use the fishing pier and boat dock year-round. Two picnic shelters with restrooms and drinking water are available for group use, while the sledding hill and warming shelter provide winter recreation. The preserve lies within a 10-minute drive of downtown Newark, placing residents close to grocery stores, schools, and the Metra BNSF line in nearby Plano. Seasonal programs on prairie restoration and wildlife observation are offered at the on-site nature center, giving homeowners regular opportunities to engage with local ecology without leaving the immediate area.

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City Newark

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,212

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