Tall Grass Greenway Trail and Vermont Cemetery Nature Preserve, Naperville, IL

Tall Grass Greenway Trail and Vermont Cemetery Nature Preserve form a continuous 2.5-mile green corridor along the eastern edge of Naperville. The paved multi-use trail connects to the DuPage River Trail system, allowing residents to reach downtown Naperville or the Metra station by bicycle in under 20 minutes. Along the route, users encounter restored tallgrass prairie, oak savanna, and seasonal wetlands that support over 100 bird species. The adjacent 38-acre preserve features mowed paths that circle century-old gravestones, offering a shaded, low-traffic setting for walking or jogging. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and parking are located at the 103rd Street trailhead, and the corridor is lit from dusk until 10 p.m. The combination of direct trail access, maintained facilities, and proximity to both open space and commuter routes provides measurable daily convenience for households that value outdoor activity without leaving city limits.

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