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.
Native Illinois History and Contemporary Issues
Don't miss this presentation by Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Dr. Dorene Wiese, who will guide audiences through the historical foundations of tribal nations as well as how urban Native communities developed in Chicago in the 20th century.
Friends of Thorn Creek Woods Picnic
You and your family are invited to a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate Thorn Creek Woods.
Latest headlines
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Wander at Will: Kayaking at Monee Reservoir
Meghan headed out on the water for the first time this summer for a kayaking adventure at Monee Reservoir.
Be a Trailblazer experience turns points, prizes into lasting outdoor rewards
Participants say app-based missions have led to a stronger connection to nature.
Nature Foundation donation directs $104,500 to preserve projects
Funding will support restoration work, Woods Walk supplies and a new water bottle filling station.
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.