Oak s Preserve Metropark is a very big and beautiful park, a scenic deciduous forest full of wildlife and beautiful trees. It is a great place to spend the day with so much to do and see. The park features a lake, picnic areas, sand dunes, and a playground. There are lots of well-marked and well-maintained trails for walking, hiking, biking, mountain biking, horseback riding, roller blading, and skateboarding. Visitors can enjoy impressive wildflower displays, reconstructed prairie plantings, bird watching, and lots of spots for great picture opportunities. CCC handiwork is still visible. The park has public bathrooms with changing tables. It is a little hidden gem definitely worth seeing, though mosquitoes and gnats can be relentless, especially after rain.
I've been going here for years. Great place to get outdoor exercise. I just wish there was a way that park goers can report fallen trees in the trail paths so park staff can have an easier time locating what needs cleared.
June 2026
Beautiful park! Semi private campsites that back into the woods. Cute little playground/picnic area. Has a wash station for dishes and lots of firewood for sale. Great place to hike and camp.
June 2026
Beautifal place with lots of wildlife and a fun big playground for kids
