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Ottawa Trail Woods
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Ottawa Trail Woods

  • 4.3271 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Ottawa Trail Woods is a peaceful riverside park with shaded woodland trails and open picnic areas, ideal for leisurely walks and birdwatching. Visitors come for gentle hikes, wildlife viewing, and quiet outdoor relaxation—expect well-maintained paths, scattered benches, and natural scenery rather than commercial amenities.

Quick answers

Ottawa Trail Woods in short

When is Ottawa Trail Woods open?

Every day, 7 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Ottawa Trail Woods?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Ottawa Trail Woods indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Ottawa Trail Woods?

200 W 47th St Illinois and Michigan Canal,Lyons, IL 60534.

Right now · 4:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till 7 pm
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

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Rain
5%
Wind
4mph
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  2. 6pmMostly clear57°
  3. 7pmOvercast56°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
7 AM–7 PM
tuesday
7 AM–7 PM
wednesday
7 AM–7 PM
thursday
7 AM–7 PM
friday
7 AM–7 PM
saturday
7 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–7 PM

Where and how

200 W 47th St Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lyons, IL 60534(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+18008703666Websitefpdcc.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 271 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Jogging
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time