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Bike paths are perfect for walking, jogging, rollerblading,
cross-country skiing or bicycling. Some paths loop around
the perimeter of a park while others are linear connecting
neighborhoods to parks, schools and business centers.
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Park District's pathway system has three major legs and
many lesser offshoots. The major legs, the DuPage River
Greenway, the ComEd Greenway and the Lily Cache Greenway,
will connect to each other linking neighborhood's to schools,
business centers and parks.
The pathways are part of an extensive regional plan that
eventually will connect 42 miles of trail along the East
Branch of the DuPage River to 20-some miles along the
Lily Cache Creek.
Runs along Bolingbrook's northern edge parallel to the
East Branch of the DuPage River. The 2.5 mile linear path
traverses woodlands, prairie and wetlands from Royce Road
near Route 53 through Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm to Indian Boundary Park. Parking and restrooms are available at Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm and Indian Boundary Park.
More than 25 communities, park district and forest preserve
districts are involved in the regional bikeway plan for
the DuPage River. Ultimately 42 miles, from Glendale Heights
to Shorewood will be linked up with Bolingbrook in the
heart of it all.
Type: Linear
Length: Currently 2.5 miles
Surface: 10 ft wide, paved
Uses: Bicycling, Hiking, Running, Cross Country Skiing,
Rollerblading
Runs north and south on the Commonwealth Edison property
from the DuPage River Greenway to Remington Lakes Sports Complex on Hassert Boulevard. It connects to the Lily Cache Greenway at Orchard Drive just south of Lily Cache Lane.
The ComEd Greenway connects to the Lily Cache Greenway
forming a dynamic 6-mile biking experience.
Type: Linear
Length: 2 miles
Surface: 10 ft wide, paved
Uses: Bicycling, Hiking, Running, Cross Country Skiing,
Rollerblading
This mile long linear path was completed in the fall of 2000. It meanders from the intersection of Orchard Lane and Lily Cache by Independence School southwesterly along the Lily Cache Creek to Naperville Road where a turnaround directs users back to the point of origin. The path bridges the Lily Cache Creek providing access to Jane Adams Middle School. The trail experience is one of wildlife and prairie.
Type: Linear
Length: 1 mile
Surface: 10 ft wide, paved
Uses: Bicycling, Hiking, Running, Cross Country Skiing,
Rollerblading
Plans are to cross Weber Road at the 111th Street traffic light to link the east and west sections into a unified long distance trail.
West of Weber Road the Lily Cache Greenway continues to
straddle the creek, but also loops through the new Lily
Cache Sports Fields on 111th Street. Trail users have
access from the Lakewood and Maplebrook subdivisions as
well as the Sports Complex where abundant parking is available.
There is a two mile gap before the path starts up again at Prairie Trails Park in Bolingbrook's southwestern most subdivision Foxridge Farms. There it leads to the Bolingbrook-Plainfield border where it links to the Plainfield Park District pathway system.
Type: Linear
Length: 1 mile from Weber Road west to its terminus, 3/4 mile through Prairie Trails into Plainfield
Surface: 10ft wide, paved
Uses: Bicycling, Hiking, Running, Cross Country Skiing,
Rollerblading
Located on Boughton Road at Feathersound Drive this 42-acre
wetland is a sanctuary of wildlife. It's a soothing half-mile
hike among nature offering views of fauna, birds and aquatic
life. Public parking is available off Anne Lane on the
northeastern side of the park; enter off Janes Avenue.
Boardwalks, bridges, and a gazebo provide scenic views
and photo opportunities.
Type: Loop
Length: 3/4 mile
Surface: 5 ft wide, paved
Uses: Hiking, Running, Cross Country Skiing
In the Huntington Estates subdivision, this three-quarter
mile looped path encircles 20-acre Community Park. Trail
users loop the park's 6-acre lake, ball fields and playground.
The path connects to the ComEd Greenway path.
Type: Loop
Length: 3/4 mile
Surface: 6 ft wide, paved
Uses: Walking, Running, Cross Country Skiing, Rollerblading
A half mile looped path exists around the perimeter of
this all sports park. Bicycle on down for a game of hoops
or sand volleyball, or watch the adult softball games
on a summer's eve. The Remington Lakes pathway connects to the ComEd Greenway which ties into the Park District's community-wide trail system.
Type: Loop
Length: 1/2 mile
Surface: 10ft wide, paved
Uses: Bicycling, Walking, Running, Cross Country Skiing,
Rollerblading
A looped path surrounds this award winning neighborhood
park in the Heritage Creek subdivision.
Type: Loop
Length: 1/2 mile
Surface: 6 ft wide, paved with 5 ft sidewalk on the west
Uses: Walking, Running, Rollerblading
A hiking path allows visitors to appreciate the woodland, prairie and pond in this natural area between Rockhurst and Northridge Drive.
Type: Loop
Length: 1/2 mile
Surface: 6 ft wide, paved with 5 ft sidewalk on the west
Uses: Walking, Running, Rollerblading
Illinois Prairie Path
Fox River Trail
Grand Illinois Trail
Great Western Trail
Illinois Bike Paths and Trails
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