The South Elgin area
is home to some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the area.
Situated on the banks of our beloved Fox River, the village enjoys all that
this wonderful resource has to offer. Local anglers stand a good chance of
hooking into a whopper as they fish the lazy currents of the Fox. Canoeists and
kayakers can expect a relaxing trip along with beautiful scenery as they paddle
downstream. The Fox River Trail, a splendid paved bike path parallels the river
from Algonquin to Aurora, and runs right through town. This path is enjoyed not
only by cyclists, but by rollerbladers, joggers and hikers as well. Our local
parks also provide facilities for many popular team sports including softball,
soccer, football and more.
South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department
10 N. Water Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: 847-622-0003
Fax: 847-622-0462
Forest Preserve
District of Kane County
1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630-232-5980
Fax: 630-232-5924
Shelter Reservations: 630-232-1242
Nature Program Reservations: 847-741-8350
Fox River Trail/Prairie
Trail
Hiking, biking, and
cross-country skiing. TheFox River Trail stretches from Aurora to Algonquin
where it connects with the McHenry County Prairie Trail and continues all the
way to Genoa City in Wisconsin Fabyan Forest Preserve
1925 Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Park features nature
preserves, a boat/canoe launch, bike trail access, and fishing. This preserve
is formerly the estate
of Col. Fabyan and is noted for its Windmill, Fabyan Villa museum, and restored
Japanese Gardens and Tea House. Illinois Prairie Path
P.O. Box 1086, Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630-752-0120
A 61-mile hiking and biking trail
that runs through South Elgin. The trail spans 3 counties and runs from Maywood
to Wheaton, with branches to Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva. The trail also connects
with the Fox River Trail. Jon J. Duerr Forest
Preserve (formerly Blackhawk
Park)
35W003 Route 31
South Elgin, IL 60177
Park features nature
preserves, a boat/canoe launch, bike trail access, and fishing. One mile past
McLean Blvd. heading North on Route 31. Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 847-741-8350
The center is located off of Route
25 about 3.5 miles North of St. Charles. Located on the South side of the “big
bend” of the Fox River, the 65-acre parcel of land features hiking trails and a
Nature Center with interactive exhibits. Public programs and guided hikes are
also offered.
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