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I’m looking for a place to go with our kids tomorrow (5 & 7) perhaps somewhere like the Naperville River walk or something similar within an hour or so drive? We would like to get out and explore - I’m just SO bored and want to pack a lunch and get outside & get fresh air!  
I’m looking for a place to go with our kids tomorrow (5 & 7) perhaps somewhere like the Naperv

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I’ve always wanted to check out the Riverwalk in Batavia, I’ve heard good things about it!  
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@medicable5465 I think we might check it out tomorrow  thanks Kelly!  
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@marchetti yay! Let me know what you think!  
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@medicable5465 found the perfect spot for a picnic by the waterfall . then when we packed up we walked to get ice cream! Perfect little afternoon  
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Yay! Looks great! ❤️ so glad you enjoyed
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Our kids loved the knoch knolls trails when we went this week.  
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@dropforge were the bathrooms accessible?  
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@terina we didn’t need them while we were there so I’m not sure.  
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@dropforge ok. Thanks
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@dropforge . are the trails well marked? I have no sense of direction and worry about getting lost with my kids. also are the trails stroller friendly?  
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@boilermaker4387 some trails are paved and stroller friendly, some are dirt trails and super muddy. There are maps along the trail but I didn’t notice any markings along the trail
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Knock knolls park! Beautiful paths to walk by the river! Beautiful fields of blue bells!  
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We loved Oakhurst Forest preserve! There is a lake the path goes around! Whalon Lake is great too. In Oswego there is Hudson Crossing but it was under construction when we went a few weeks ago, they're expanding! Following this post for more ideas! These have been my favorite days! Our family is NOT used to be at home as you know
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I'm excited for Waterfall Glen to open! ❤ I've heard it's beautiful
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@ivie45349 I’ll have to google that!  
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@ivie45349 . it is open but a friend was there a few weeks ago and left right away because it was too crowded
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@boilermaker4387 great to know thank you! Another mom group said the parking lot was blocked off! Hopefully next month for me!  
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@ivie45349 love Waterfall Glen ❤️
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1. 5 drive depending on where you are lake Geneva drive through Safari!  
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@marchetti Rangel I looked into that and there is no tickets available for tomorrow  
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@marchetti you may want to call and ask? It’s very low key
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McDowell grove
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Churchill forest preserve  
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Red oak nature center is a great spot along the Fox near Batavia. You can bike the paved path or walk some of the woods chip paths. Just take a photo of the maps. They have many Lookout points over the river and a cave you can walk to as well (again check the map). There are plenty of spots to sit for a minute and enjoy lunch. Enjoy your time!  
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@tetreault241 that sounds fun!  
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Many talk about Silver Springs in Yorkville but i haven't been yet!  
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