Richard Young Forest Preserve

Pretty nice! Wish it were bigger though.

Nice and tucked away. Plenty of trails with variety of landscape

A fine park, they are never big enough.

I've been to here a few times now. The first time was in the winter; BEAUTIFUL. There are some ice patches because of the streams throughout the pathways. Be careful but they are also really fun to skate around on if you're going with your kids, or if you are a big kid. There's a small waterfall (sometimes more) so it can get pretty muddy after it rains. The second time I ventured a little farther down and it gets hilly in some places which gives you awesome viewpoints! But I was on a time limit and had to turn back. Today I got to explore all the way around. Personally, my favorite paths are not paved (check!) and the path makes a loop (check!) and some trail options to go off the main path (check!) with a large variety of different plants and trees (check!!). It's spring now so there are several species of flowers growing along the path and the waterfall is small but flowing and clean. I bring my dog with me on all of my hiking/walking adventures and this place is definitely one of our favorites now. The water didn't smell at all and is clear, sandy/rocky bottom so it's perfect to let your dog splash around and enjoy some nature time together! I ran into a few nice people, but not a lot of foot traffic overall. A+

Love hiking here! Great little bridges over streams and not too much foot traffic. Trails aren’t very long but it’s close to home and great for a quick stop in. Wear good footwear! Trails get very muddy after a good rain.