Lake Renwick Preserve
Park
33 acres1.4 mi of trail
Closed March - Mid August (during breeding season)
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Leifrogers · CC BY-SA 3.0A−Outdoors
Outdoors in Plainfield
7% of Plainfield’s land is conserved, and 99% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: Lake Renwick Preserve (1.4 mi), Community Park at Grande Park (1 mi), Four Seasons Park (1 mi). 7% of Plainfield’s land is conserved, about 1,206 acres. 894 acres are parks and preserves, 19 per 1,000 residents.
Ahead of 82% of U.S. towns · #171 of 768 in Illinois. What drives it
Conserved land
7%
1,206 acres · of 26.1 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
894 ac
19 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
54 mi
3.1 mi lanes · 51 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
19
2 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Plainfield?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Plainfield have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Plainfield is ahead of 82% of U.S. towns, #171 of 768 in Illinois. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; the share of residents near a park ranks highest, trail miles lowest.
A−
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Plainfield’s overall grade.
Conserved land7% of the land · typical IL town 4% · U.S. 4%B+Trails0.5 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (12 mi) · IL 0.3 · U.S. 0.4BPark land19 acres of park per 1,000 residents (894 acres) · IL 15 · U.S. 13BParks close to home99% of residents within a half mile of a park · IL 88% · U.S. 72%A
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 82%
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Illinois towns of 2,500+ (768)Ahead of 78%
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B+ to A. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lake Renwick Preserve, with 1.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Community Park at Grande Park
Managed by Oswegoland Park District
91 acres1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Four Seasons Park
Managed by Plainfield Park District
78 acres1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Settlers Park
Managed by Plainfield Park District
33 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dupage River Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Plainfield Village Hall and Settlers' Park - Parking Lot
Gregory B. Bott Park
Managed by Plainfield Park District
47 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Lake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake Access
Managed by Forest Preserve District of Will County
93 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Electric Park
Managed by Plainfield Park District
30 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 54 parks & preserves
Lake Renwick Preserve33 acres · 1.4 mi of trail
DirectionsCommunity Park at Grande Park91 acres · 1 mi of trail · Oswegoland Park District
DirectionsFour Seasons Park78 acres · 1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsSettlers Park33 acres · 0.9 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsGregory B. Bott Park47 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsLake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake Access93 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Forest Preserve District of Will County
DirectionsElectric Park30 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsHarvest Glen Park12 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
Ottawa Street Park10 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
Liberty Grove Park31 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsTamarack Settlement Park30 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsAuburn Lakes Park27 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsWillowgate Park12 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Oswegoland Park District
Dunmoor Estates Park11 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
Kensington Park9 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsGene Coldwater Park7 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
Patriot Square6 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsWheatland Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsLake Renwick Preserve - Copley Nature Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Forest Preserve District of Will County
DirectionsVillage Green Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsVintage Harvest Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Prairie Grove Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Plainfield Park District
Norman Greenway44 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsHeritage Meadows Park21 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsRiverview Park18 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsFarmstone Ridge Park17 acres · Plainfield Park District
Whispering Woods Park15 acres · Oswegoland Park District
DirectionsClow Stephens Park12 acres
Central Elementary Park11 acres
DirectionsThe Reserve11 acres · Plainfield Park District
Reiderer Field10 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsTimber Wood Park9 acres · Oswegoland Park District
DirectionsSilverleaf Park8 acres · Oswegoland Park District
DirectionsMather Woods Park7 acres
DirectionsWalker's Grove Park7 acres · Plainfield Park District
Champion Creek Park7 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsAshgate Park7 acres · Oswegoland Park District
DirectionsCrossings at Wolf Creek Park5 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsThe Ponds Park5 acres · Plainfield Park District
Heritage Green Park5 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsHeritage Oaks Park5 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsRock Ridge Park4 acres · Plainfield Park District
Canterbury Woods Park4 acres · Plainfield Park District
Ft. Beggs Trail Park3 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsStreams Recreation Center Park3 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsCreekside North Park3 acres
Plainfield Railroad Museum Park3 acres
DirectionsNorthpoint3 acres
Parkview Meadows3 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsKelly Park2 acres · Plainfield Park District
King's Crossing Park2 acres · Plainfield Park District
Hidden River Park1 acres
Quail Run Park1 acres · Plainfield Park District
Indian Oaks1 acres · Plainfield Park District
DirectionsWho protects it
1,206 conserved acres
7% of Plainfield’s land. Who manages Plainfield’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Regional agency605 ac
State conservation454 ac
Private owners153 ac
Town or city134 ac
State natural resources2 ac
Local Park · 596 acConservation Easement · 454 acPrivate Conservation · 153 acUnknown · 105 acLocal Conservation Area · 40 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 315 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Renwick East Land And Water Reserve Private Conservation | Private owners | 153 | Closed |
| Community Park At Grande Park Local Park | Regional agency | 83 | Open |
| Norman Greenway Local Park | Regional agency | 80 | Open |
| Ridge Road Unknown | Town or city | 79 | Open |
| Four Seasons/Avery Preserve Local Park | Regional agency | 73 | Open |
| Northwest Community Local Park | Regional agency | 56 | Open |
| Prairie Knoll Local Conservation Area | Regional agency | 34 | Open |
| Renwick Community Park Local Park | Town or city | 29 | Open |
| Auburn Lakes Local Park | Regional agency | 24 | Open |
| Clow Stephens Local Park | Regional agency | 17 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
75 places to go in Plainfield
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Plainfield
Central Elementary PlaygroundIn Central Elementary Park
DirectionsSettlers Park PlaygroundIn Settlers Park
DirectionsStreams Recreation PlaygroundIn Streams Recreation Center Park
Directions56 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Plainfield
Daisy Dog ParkIn Norman Greenway
DirectionsPlus 1 dog park without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Plainfield
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Fishing spots in Plainfield
8 fishing spots without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Plainfield
5 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Plainfield
1 peak without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Plainfield
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 19 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.9 miUnpaved · 2.2 mi
Closed March - Mid August (during breeding season)0.7 mi
Dupage River Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Arbor Drive PondpondBoy Scout PondpondDan O'Connell PondpondFairfield Drive PondpondFox Run Circle PondpondHunt Club LakelakeLake MaryLake RenwickLake WalloonlakeLexington Drive PondpondLiberty Grove PondpondMcMullen Circle PondpondOak Ridge Drive PondpondParkview Meadows PondpondPuddle PondreservoirRenwick Retention PondpondSpringview PondpondTurtle LakelakeDuPage River
Biking & sports
54 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.1 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
51 mi
off-road bike paths
0.4 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
37Tennis
31Basketball
31Baseball
24Soccer
2Football
2Pickleball
1Skate park
1Tracks
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →4 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 6 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Plainfield
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 36 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 64 | 49 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 2.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Plainfield →
Next door
Plainfield and its neighbors
Plainfield has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 7% | 0.5 | 19 | 99% | A− |
| Joliet | 6% | 0.2 | 15 | 95% | B+ |
| Bolingbrook | 6% | 0.4 | 14 | 99% | A− |
| Naperville | 8% | 0.6 | 15 | 99% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Plainfield
Where can I hike in Plainfield?
The longest trail networks: Lake Renwick Preserve, 1.4 miles; Community Park at Grande Park, 1 miles; Four Seasons Park, 1 miles; Settlers Park, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Plainfield is conserved land?
7% of its land, against a typical 4% for an Illinois town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Plainfield’s trails?
Lake Renwick Preserve and Community Park at Grande Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Plainfield?
54 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.1 of painted or protected lanes, 51 of off-road paths and 0.4 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Plainfield?
20,360 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Plainfield or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 987 of them inside the town line.
How much outdoors does Plainfield have?
Ahead of 82% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #171 of 768 in Illinois. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Plainfield neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →