Arriaga Daniel “CHIEF”: They have a lot of local history , photos, huge flintlock gun collection , local veterans history, 4 different antique Harley Davidsons , couple old cars and other machines. They are working on new old style city store fronts which should be nice once done. We will be back. Nice people too , even let us stay awhile after normal closing time since we were still looking and reading. If you like this sort of thing give yourself a couple hours to see and read.
Dr. Ravikiran Barigala: Hidden gem of marsh land in Wheaton. Great learning experience for kids if you go on the guided tours. It made me realize the importance of saving these precious lands from development. Its so important to prevent flooding, clean toxic waste, and regenerate ground water. There is a nice walking area around the lakes. There are some obstacle courses and even a 50 ft tall wall climbing course available only by prior appointment. There is also a fire pit but allowed only by supervision. The parking lot can have 20 cars at a time. There are 2 potable potties by the parking lot.
Amelia Bradford: Cute and fun! A smaller zoo with wholesome exhibits. My favorite animals were the lynx, donkeys, and the cows! All exhibits looked clean and the animals were well taken care of. A great place for families and kids.
Akshay Sethia: If you love trains, you cannot miss this place. Never have I seen such a beautiful reproduction of not only a train track but an entire city. The trains operate on 3rd and 5th Saturdays, but nonetheless a beautiful place to visit any day, especially if you have kids or you have an active kid inside the adult body who cannot resist trains.
Jeremy Davis: Beautiful Lake and Forest Preserve with miles of well-maintained trails. Trails are wide and in great shape, and accessible to all activity levels. The trail around Herrick Lake offers beautiful views. Theres over 8 miles of trails available with a good amount without shade, so I recommend coming prepared on a warm day.
Note: The Meadowlark Trail was closed as of 3/14/25.
Douglas Wiegmann: My son brought his family into town so we could meet his new daughter, my 3nd granddaughter. We hoped for a pleasant day so we could go to Northside Park and have a family outing. There were clouds, but they just made a more shady day. We found tables close together that fit our needs. Had a great meal then the kids went off to the playground. It was a great day. The park is close to my daughters house and she loves to bring her daughters here.
