I started exploring this forest preserve since the pandemic begun. Since then I come here at least 5x a week. I would have never gone here if the gyms didn’t close. This 839 acre forest preserve used to be a network of quarries which was filled with water. It is now a breeding location for wading birds, so half of the preserve is closed from March 1 to mid August. It is a beautiful place to jog, bike or walk in paved paths. There is an abundance of flora and fauna and breathtaking views if you are into photography. It has one clean restroom, three gazebos and about 4 benches if you need to rest. Sometimes I pack a lunch and enjoy the breeze and some music using my iphone earphones while I rest and hydrate. It is so peaceful and relaxing here, perfect place to have an alone time. Fishing is allowed year-round. People that work here and come here are friendly. I usually come alone and I feel safe here. I’ll keep coming until temperatures drop below 40, although I’m curious what this place looks like in winter.

Beautiful really nice atmosphere. Ive live in the Joliet area for 3 years but never been there. Im glad I found this place because it is really nice and clean with gazebos and restrooms. I took my nephew and dog they did not want to leave. Now I know where I can go fishing. Didnt have to walk far to get to the lake which is really a plus.

Very nice place. Good paved walking paths and can also walk on grass path or some shorter worn paths through woods. Saw over 20 swans today! A lot of people fish there too, but Ive never fished

Saw a good number of birds off season: two swans, two kingfishers, and one grebe. Love the nature paths. Hate that locals throw trash on the ground and in the water.

Went there to watch bird, and did see Blue Heron hanging out. But caught this turtle sunning . . . And then a small Beaver or Muskrat EAT a WATERMOCKACIN. . .C O O L . . .

Just beautiful. Great park. Perfect day. Lots of trails to walk and wonderful scenery to take in. Nice, wife passeyd walks, and several tails too walk off of those. Saw lots of turtles, some frogs, swans, geese, ducks, and more.

Such a beautiful and great place to go for a walk, bike ride or fishing!

Tranquil, beautiful, a true naturalist dream. Whether going for a hike, fishing, or just bird watching... Everyone can find something to do. Bring your camera, your sketch pad, or your picnic lunch.

Took my ferret out and get a small photo op. Good place for biking/walking around enjoying the wildlife on paved a paved trail.

Great place for a run, or taking photographs of birds. There are egrets, herons, geese, and bald eagles hanging around the place. There is a really cool path that runs in between two lakes, but its only open later on the year (September, i believe) because of nesting, or mating seasons.

Nice place for a walk or run. Very calming environment. Lots of people fishing.

Fresh air breeze, awesome place for bird lovers.

Great place for biking or just a walk.Easy bike ride to downtown Plainfield and Plainfield Township Trail due East from hereLots of fishing spots.Wildlife abound.A little crowded on the weekends and evenings.Nice paved paths.

Its been great to get some fresh air and hit a few trails. Not an all day experience but great to get some exercise for an hour or two.

Nice place for a walk. 1.25 mile asphalt path going around Turtle Lake. A couple benches along the way to take a break or just relax. Go towards the east for more trail out to the prairie area if you want a longer walk. All the way around and back is 5 miles.

Great place for fist time fishers.

Bird watchers, walkers, runners, bikers...will all find this place appealing. Note that all areas are not open in all seasons, due to protection of the wildlife and their sensitive breeding times. A great array of birds have made this place home, such as egrets, herons, cormorants, and others. I even happened upon a large group of white pelicans here once, migrating through in the Spring.

Always a good hike or bike. About 5 miles. Plenty of parking spots. Enjoy and appreciate nature aking the way.

I come here frequently. It is a great spot to avoid the distractions of urbanity and modern life. It is also a wonderful spot to shoot pictures.

Beautiful place to walk around

Very serene, great views of sunset

My favorite place to relax.

Quiet path...

Beautiful walk, we enjoy the scenery and the walking paths, it is a nice break from walking the dog around the neighborhood!

The fishing is tough here because so many people try to fish here because it so local and most local ponds have stupid no fishing rules. For a nice evening walk with a friend or somewhere to take the dog for a walk and get some exercise its nice to see some wildlife running around as you walk or run the lake.

It was quiet, peaceful, and scenery was great.

Nice to walk with family

Such a very beautiful and peaceful place lots of Wildlife

This preserve is full of marshy lands. I went there for bird photography. This is good place specially in spring migration. It is not heavily crowded and have good trails around. For fishing enthusiast, it has separate lake section for fishing. In all, good place to have morning walk. This preserve has limited biking space though.

Little fish for the kids. Nice walking path.

Beautiful place. However, it is ruined by people bringing their dogs and leaving poop all over the place.

Always busy, different length trails, nice views

One of my favorite trails

Not enough lake view

Walk my dog, get some exercise and ride our bikes on the bike/walk path

Fun place

Very nice..peaceful..

Fishing could be much better, but area is very nice.

Always a great fishing stop, whether I catch anything or not. Beautiful scenery and a large enough lake to see plenty of wildlife. Please catch and release for conservation!Wal-Mart is only a few miles away, if fishing get your license renewed. $15 beats a $50 to $200 fine. I see DNR here often.I have walked the path a time or two, very clean besides for the obvious duck droppings. Pleasant, scenic walk.

Nice walking path friendly...Deer and lots of swans...

Very nice place to take a walk.

Awesome place for fishing and short walks

Great place to go to for a nice walk or a picnic, walking your dog ect.

We went there 3rd week of May to see the baby geese fattening up. We saw dozens, up close.Renwick does not disappoint

Great parks with cleanish bathrooms. Good fishing as well but I do not recommend fishing off the main areas. Theyre very weedy and I have never had luck. Hike in to the wood on path and find a small area to climb down. Now thats pretty good fishing

Very peaceful and quiet

Its a nice park I guess

Great place to walk, fish, and bike. Large path around the lake with beaches and gazeebos to sit down. Able to eat a lunch here. A plus is all the wildlife that you can see like different kinds of birds, animals, and wildflowers.

Nice and clean. Cool views of the ponds and bird nests!

Clean. Easy access.

Love to walk/run here. Nice shades and lots of fellow runner/walker too. Safe place to spend your outdoor exercise.

Its a great park for walking and fishing

So many varieties of birds make this place a gem... Indigo buntings, cedar wax wings, swallows, Orioles... not to mention all the water fowl. Take the time to visit!

Dog friendly, good 3 mile round trail that surrounds lake.

Nice large preserve. Good for walking, running, etc... And bird watching!

Great place for a pleasant walk

Best time of the year to see ducklings, goslings, and cygnets.

Very peaceful, clean. Paved walkway. Lovely swans swimming around.

Great place to take a walk, bike, or run. The new bike path is a pleasure, although it still has a slight tilt in one area, making it rough on the joints. The only negative is the extreme amount if goose poop all over the path. Now, it has been joined with small quantities of assumed dog poop! Not good for the running shoes!!

This forest preserve is beautiful and well maintained.I hate giving it a bad review, but someone broke into my car while I was on a trail in the forest preserve and I want to make others aware. It was done in a sophisticated way where I was clearly targeted by someone lurking in the parking lot who broke into my car the moment I was gone and immediately went to Joliet to start using my credit cards. Before I had even completed my 20 minute walk and made it back to my car, I had already received a call from one credit card company about fraudulent charges and cancelled that card, only to find out that they had also attempted several other charges on several other cards in that time. The timing was so precise--they were waiting for a victim. Be alert and dont leave anything important in your car!

This is a nice place to take a walk by yourself or with the family. Lots of people fish here as well. Its very clean.

Love comin here with my kids. Nice view and walk area.

Nice preserve with paved walking/running/biking paths. Theres a section of unpaved trail with pretty views of the lake and heron preserve, but that part is only open when nesting season is over.

Lovely day, well maintained trails, clean outhouses, great aviary!

No water fountain to be found, trail dead ends, doesnt connect to anything else on renwick, trail on West end is nice but small

Beautiful

So peaceful in a busy world..nice spot to bike jog or just sit and relax

Clean lake, nice trails, good for bass fishing

Very beautiful place to walk or hang out! Lots of scenery and trails.

Great for picnics & fishing

This place is real nice. Love the peacefulness and nature of this place.

My favorite park!

Nice trails lots of snakes by the water I dont like snakes

Nice place to sit and relax

Trail goes by where one can see various birds roosting on the lake. A must for bird watchers.

NICE

Nice and quiet but not a fan of snakes and alligator

A very peaceful place

I love walking here...peaceful

Will County should expand the reserve to include adjacent properties before its developed.

Great little spot to stop with young kids for a quick nature walk

Nice access to the park with clear wide paths good for walking, jogging, biking, dogs, etc.

Watching the sun set. Enjoying the view.

Love this place do nice and peaceful nice walking

Great place to walk or run

Nice area to go for a hike, or bike ride

Nice park for walks, biking or jogging.

Nice place nestled in the burbs.

Very beautiful!

Beatiful

Beautiful park

Did not enjoy it here pictures are nicer

Beautiful place!

Beautiful

Good place for water views of lakes and running,

Beautiful path

Love walking here.

Great place for family walking, biking or jogging!

Nice tranquil

Not good for bass fishing.