Arroyo Trails, A Discovery Woodlands
What will you discover when you explore Arroyo Trails?
Constellation Trail at Arroyo Trails is open for the season!
Arroyo Trails, A Discovery Woodlands, is a nature park development managed by the Channahon Park District, planned and funded by the People for Channahon Parks Foundation. Set on a truly unique 78-acres, the nature park is unlike any other, reintroducing children and families to nature and enriching life. Arroyo Trails offers numerous opportunities for outdoor play, fitness and education!
Location
Arroyo Trails is located North of U.S. Route 6 between the DuPage River and Bell Road, three miles west of I-55. Click here for map.
StoryWalk at Arroyo Trails is Now Open!
Generously Sponsored by Channahon Township
Stories
March 27, 2023 Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration
May 10, 2023 Panda Bear, Panda Bear
What is a StoryWalk®?
A StoryWalk® is an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading children’s picture books combining nature and physical activity with literacy. Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail inviting families, children, caregivers, teachers and others to follow the path of pages.
Ready, Set, Explore!
Constellation Trail
The Constellation Trail is a unique crushed stone nearly one-mile (two miles out and back) trail that takes you along the ravine, winding creek and forest areas for kids and families to play and experience nature!
Cotter Pavilion
Located at the trailhead and overlooking the start of the trail, the rustic log pavilion is perfect for any type of gathering.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Fitness Stations
Enjoy fitness inspired by nature, fresh air, sunshine, and beautiful scenery on Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers three Fitness Stations located near the trailhead!
Pollinator Garden
Pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are important for creating environmental biodiversity and for pollinating the plants that provide the food we eat. Eagle Scout Project led by Eilleen Koran from Scouts BSA Troop 454.
Log Climber
More than any other kind of exercise, climbing stimulates self-perception, promotes the ability to make decisions and to concentrate, trains spatial perception and supports self confidence.
Aux Sable/Pembina Outdoor Amphitheater Stage
An outdoor classroom/amphitheater with stage and boulder accents is a central location for groups to meet for education programs and theater productions.
Water Play
The Water Play Area mimics a natural stream. The water is kid powered with a hand pump and push/pull structures.
Council Ring
Benches surrounding a council fire is perfect for storytelling, drama, music, dance, or conversation. Benches built by Greg Gomez from Scouts BSA Troop 444.
How is Arroyo Trails funded?
Arroyo Trails is funded by the People for Channahon Parks Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) foundation, and managed by the Channahon Park District.
Donors
The Foundation is extremely grateful to all of the companies and individuals who have supported Arroyo Trails! See our donors below.
Events
Event proceeds from the Foundation’s two annual events, Putts & Suds and the Celebrity Ryder Cup Style Golf event, have helped support the Arroyo Trails development.
Grants
PFCPF has also received a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and was a 2019 recipient of the competitive Park Development and Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant.
Major Donors
Aux Sable
Pembina
Constellation
John & Aileen Cotter
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
ExxonMobil
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Gold Donors
D’Arcy Buick-GMC
Hollywood Casino – Joliet
Silver Donors
John & Joanne Carnagio
CIBC Bank
CN Stronger Communities Fund
Diversified CPC
INEOS
The Grainger Foundation
Greenscape Services – Greg & Kelly Stytz
David & Susan Landahl
Ron & Mary Ann Lehman
Dennis & Sharon Martin
Minor Family
Ozinga Materials
Michael Rittof
Wadsworth Company
Venture One Real Estate
Bronze Donors
2 Get Moving Realty
Busey Bank
Caesar’s Foundation – Harrah’s Joliet
Channahon Minooka Rotary Club
Channahon Township
Dennis & Patricia Clower
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Jerry & Lorraine Davidson
Dollinger Family Farm
DuPont
Gail Durkee
Edward Jones, Channahon – Michelle Denoyer
First Midwest Bank
LyondellBasell
ONEOK Inc.
Donna & Chuck Szoke