York Woods Forest Preserve, Oak Brook, IL

York Woods Forest Preserve offers direct trail access from surrounding residential streets, making outdoor recreation part of daily routines for Oak Brook residents. The 272-acre preserve features a 2.5-mile crushed-stone loop that accommodates walking, jogging, and cross-country skiing. Visitors can also use the adjacent 18-hole, par-3 Oak Brook Golf Course and the York Woods Disc Golf Course, which includes 18 baskets set among mature oaks and open fairways. A 40-car parking lot off York Road provides convenient entry, and restrooms and drinking fountains are available year-round. The preserve sits less than one mile from Oakbrook Center’s retail corridor and within a short drive of Interstate 88 and the Metra BNSF line, giving homeowners quick connections to downtown Chicago and regional employment centers while maintaining immediate access to protected open space.

Biking Paths Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Horseback Riding Picnic Area Restrooms