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Lake Renwick Bikeway

Location

The Lake Renwick Bikeway travels 3.35 miles through Lake Renwick Preserve in Plainfield.

Hours

8 a.m.-sunset

Phone

815-727-8700

Activities

The Lake Renwick Bikeway is a paved path that travels 3.35 miles through Lake Renwick Preserve.

The trail may be accessed from the following locations:

  • Lake Renwick Preserve –Turtle Lake Access (Lockport Street, Plainfield)
  • Lake Renwick Preserve – Plainfield Township Access (View on a Google map)

Trail experience and activities

The bikeway is a flat, linear and loop trail that runs through wetland and around Budde Lake. It is ideal for the following activities:

  • Biking
  • Hiking/running
  • In-line skating
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing

Trail history

Lake Renwick Bikeway was acquired between 1951 and 2002.

(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

Lake with fall colored trees in the background.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Nesting platforms in the lake with trees in the background.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Paved trail lined by trees, vegetation, and grass.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Lake with sunset in the background.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Limestone trail lined with grass and trees.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Phlox growing with white flower petals with vegetation in the background.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Great blue heron perched on a branch with the sky in the background.
(Photo by Chad Merda)
Great egret walking in water with vegetation in the background.
(Photo by Chad Merda)
American white pelicans standing in the water with trees in the background.
(Photo by Chad Merda)
Barn swallow perched on a wooden fence.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

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.

Fishing is allowed in any forest preserve unless otherwise posted. Visit the fishing page for more information.

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.