Park
Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
7 locals recommend
Location
State Route 31
Carpentersville, IL
Tips from locals
An old racetrack converted to a park. Take a nice long walk, pet friendly. Geocaching in this area.
Raceway Woods is a lovely 122 acre open space tract getting its name from the old race track that once wound around parts of it. The central core of the tract has a fine savannah and mesic woodland with steep banks where pocket seeps trickle down into a clear rippling brook that wanders through several pristine natural areas. This preserve includes a horseback riding area. Most horse trails are natural surface, mowed grass paths. Limestone screenings trails and asphalt bike trails are available in some of the preserves.
Raceway Woods is a lovely 122 acre open space tract getting its name from the old race track that once wound around parts of it. The central core of the tract has a fine savannah and mesic woodland with steep banks where pocket seeps trickle down into a clear rippling brook that wanders through seve…
122 acre open space: asphalt walk-run-bike trail on what is a former race track. In the middle of this 3-1/2 mile track is natural area, mowed paths for the horseback riding area.
Wooded nature preserve offering designated areas for horseback riding, hiking & picnicking