Don’t let the cold, dreary days of winter keep you indoors. Within minutes of your neighborhood, you can find a park with trails and walking paths that can provide the perfect setting for a brisk walk, run, or cross country ski outing. It’s amazing what getting out in the fresh air can do to revitalize your day.  Here’s a sampling of trails that the Naperville Park District offers in the north, central, and south sections of Naperville. 

North Parks Trails
The Riverwalk remains the most popular walking destination in Naperville. Even in winter, its charm and beauty attract walkers who enjoy the quiet atmosphere and well-maintained paths located in the heart of Naperville’s downtown. If you haven’t taken a walk lately, try a short walk on your lunch break, or bring the stroller and show the kids what’s happening along the river in winter. 

For a walk in the woods, try Burlington Park, located at 1003 Douglas Avenue or Seager Park, found at 1163 Plank Road. Parking is available on site at each of these parks.

Central Parks Trails
While the road construction continues along South Washington Street, the DuPage River Trail remains open for walking, running, bicycling, and inline skating. This popular trail segment begins at Burr Oak Park, continues through Veterans Park and Pioneer Park, ending at Hobson Road. Once the City of Naperville’s Washington Street and 75th Street intersection project is complete, the trail will pass under 75th Street and continue down Washington Street to Ring Road and Knoch Knolls Park.

Goodrich Woods, located at 25W507 Hobson Road, between Washington Street and Naper Boulevard, offers a peaceful, wooded setting with a loop trail. Interpretive signs identify some of the native plants found in the woods, so that you can enjoy a self-guided nature walk and learn about what will come to life here in the spring.

South Parks Trails
Our most extensive wooded trails are found at Knoch Knolls Park and DuPage River Sports Complex. There is plenty of room to cross country ski, walk, run, or snow shoe on the wider trails. These can be accessed most easily just west of the parking lot at DuPage River Sports Complex at 2807 S. Washington Street.

Springbrook Parkway, located at 2359 Nottingham Drive, provides an interesting place to walk, with trails following Springbrook Creek, just south of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Springbrook Prairie.

If you would like to meet others who enjoy walking, check the upcoming walking events at Get Fit Naperville.

We hope you can get out and explore some of these wonderful trails!

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