Nature Preserves
Aurora West Forest Preserve
40+ acres of mature woodland with large oak trees, assortment of native shrubs and a wet soil valley.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- Daily: dawn-dusk
- Address
- Hankes Rd. between Galena Blvd. and Rt. 56
- Phone
- 630-232-0345
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Aurora
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Skate to the sounds of top 40 music. Special live organ music dance sessions.
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Sculpture garden of African-American art and Veteran's Museum.
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