Bicycle Trails

Parks and Trails

Over 43 miles of trails and growing...

With the aid of funding by federal and state grants administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Fox Valley Park District has developed a network of more than 43 miles of premier trails including the Fox River Trail East and West, the Virgil L. Gilman Trail, Waubonsie Creek Trail and the Aurora Branch of the Illinois Prairie Path. This funding has made possible a system of trails that tap into companion trail networks that traverse the entire Chicago area. For more information, check out the downloable maps below.

Fox River Trail

Illinois Prairie Path

Virgil L. Gilman Trail

Waubonsie Creek Trail

Park District's regional trails get a
new round of pavement improvements

With the Fox River Trail, Virgil Gilman Trail and Illinois Prairie Path, our communities enjoy one of the best inter-connected trail networks around. The Park District is continually upgrading its 43 miles of regional trails, with recent repaving of major sections the latest improvement installment. Get details.

Special Events & Run/Walk Sites

Fox Valley Park District provides outdoor venues ideal for a variety of special events. The Waubonsie Lake Trail and Gilman Trail serve as scenic routes for hosting 5K runs, walk-a-thons, bike races and more. Groups are welcome to reserve any of our parks for gatherings of all sizes.