Tyler Creek Forest Preserve in Elgin
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Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, US
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Site: https://kaneforest.com/location/...
- Monday:5AM–5PM
- Tuesday:5AM–5PM
- Wednesday:5AM–5PM
- Thursday:5AM–5PM
- Friday:5AM–5PM
- Saturday:5AM–5PM
- Sunday:5AM–5PM
I havent been to Tyler Creek in a while. I went there expecting to go to park in the back lot. To learn the back lot was gone and it was turned into a lovely Field of Flowers. I cant tell you how beautiful this was alongside the creek and sound of the running water. Boy if you have some time in Elgin this is something to see.
I grew up going to this as a kid during the YMCA its a crazy place with some really good trails theyre kind of small its not really large but if you want to feel like youre in the woods for a minute you definitely feel like that there when I was get it felt super large I went there recently and it really wasnt that big I was surprised but its a good place to take your kids to enjoy the wilderness
Total reviews rating 4.6
79 Reviews for Tyler Creek Forest Preserve 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-09Took my dogs there and had a nice walk. Great place to birdwatch. One of my dogs decided to venture out into one of the creeks and the result was 11 ticks that had to be removed as soon as I got home. Other dog did not go in the water and didnt have a single tick on him. Its part of nature but just thought Id warn.
Review №2
2022-06-06Its really fun and muchas aventuras
Review №3
2022-04-30Its serene and quiet, with a stream in the background. Dont bring your dog here unless treated, its infested with ticks.
Review №4
2022-04-11I was harrased by the forest preserve police because my Jeep had mud on it from previous 4wheeling trips. He kept accusing me of driving through the forest preserve even though I explained to him several times that I go to private offroad parks and state recreation areas specifically for off road vehicles. He demanded my drivers license even though I did nothing wrong and even pulled my friend aside to question him. This is not a good look for Kane County or the city of Elgin.
Review №5
2022-05-24Nice park to a bridge over the creek. There is a trail that goes in a circle. Lots of picnic benches.
Review №6
2018-07-13This place is about 5 minutes drive from Voyageurs Landing Forest Preserve ( photo I shared earlier).Tyler Creek is a tributary to the Fox River, and starts at a point very near to this place ( close to Judson University) and flows for about 11 miles or so and vanishes abruptly somewhere along Illinois Route 72 ( at least thats what the map shows).This is one of the most lovely, peaceful and quiet places that I have visited in Elgin. The footbridge in the photo runs over Tyler Creek, and there is a cute bench at the end of the bridge where you can sit and watch the water flowing :). The Creek at this point is very shallow, and from time to time, I have seen many children and even grownups get into the water and play around :) There is also a park, picnic area at this place.
Review №7
2021-05-17I love to have a picnic on Tyler creek forest by the river,and breathe the fresh air
Review №8
2022-03-24Beautiful place to explore nature!
Review №9
2018-05-21This is a really great place for group events in a peaceful, natural setting. It may look small from the front but you can cross the creek to find a nice place for walking in the woods. Great for families, romantic walks, or just taking the dog out for some exercise.
Review №10
2019-04-13Beautiful quite and picturesque :)