Wolf Creek Preserve
Location
Wolf Creek Preserve is located south of 111th Street and west of 248th Street in Naperville. Street parking is available on Christa Drive.
Hours
8 a.m.-sunset
Phone
815-727-8700
A link in the Normantown Trail network
Wolf Creek Preserve in Naperville offers a peaceful setting along wetland and creek habitat while serving as a connection to the broader trail system. The 17.5-acre preserve’s access to the Normantown Trail makes it a convenient entry point for longer walks and rides.
Planning your visit
Wolf Creek Preserve is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year except Christmas.
Exploring the preserve
Wolf Creek Preserve features 0.24 mile of paved trail and connects to the 2.6-mile paved Normantown Trail. For a longer stretch of path, access the Tall Grass Greenway Trail which connects to Normantown Trail. This paved linear Tall Grass path travels 4.04 miles from Vermont Cemetery Preserve east to Naperville-Plainfield Road in Naperville. All three trails are suitable for biking, hiking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Flora and fauna
Wolf Creek Preserve protects wetland habitat and a portion of Wolf Creek, supporting a variety of plant and animal species adapted to these environments.
Preserve history
Wolf Creek Preserve comprises the Wolf Creek watershed system. Sixteen acres of the preserve were donated in 2004 and additional 1.5 acres were later transferred. A portion of the property has been restored as wetland.
Upcoming events
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Lake Renwick Migratory Bird Viewing
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Sounds of Insects Night Hike
Venture out on the trail at Thorn Creek Woods at dusk listening for the chorus of nocturnal insects.
Volunteer Morning: Evans-Judge Preserve
Get some fresh air and exercise while helping to make a difference in your community by attending one or more of the Forest Preserve’s volunteer mornings.
Latest headlines
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Kindergarten teacher gets A+ for contest-winning bumblebee photo
Nancy "Gaby" Valladolid snapped July's winning shot at Isle a la Cache preserve. The contest continues through Dec. 31.
Field day digs into soil health at Jackson Creek Preserve
Farm Bureau event showcases organic farming and regenerative agriculture practices.
Vendors sought for Festival of Arts Through Nature on Sept. 26
Artisans should apply by the Sept. 1 deadline to be considered for this event.
Frequently asked questions
Electric-assist bicycles are allowed within the preserves as long as they meet certain requirements. The bikes must:
- Be low speed (an electric motor of less than 750 watts).
- Have a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour.
- Have functional pedals.
- Have a rider who is 16 years of age or older.
Per the District's General Use Ordinance, persons riding a bicycle must conform to federal and state bicycle laws.
Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions: Concealed Carry page for information about firearms in the District's forest preserves and visitor centers.