Red Hawk Park Forest Preserve, Carol Stream, IL

Red Hawk Park Forest Preserve in Carol Stream, IL, spans 140 acres with a 1.8-mile paved trail suitable for walking, running, and cycling. The preserve includes two fishing ponds stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish, plus a 9-hole disc golf course. A picnic shelter with tables and grills, a playground, and restrooms are located near the main parking area off St. Charles Road. The park features open meadows, wooded sections, and a restored prairie area. It sits less than one mile from the Prairie Path, a regional trail system, and is approximately two miles from downtown Carol Stream’s retail and dining options. The preserve is managed by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and remains open daily from dawn to dusk.