Jonathan Bales Parkette — Attraction in Aurora

I've traversed the trails of this park in both directions umpteen times over the past few years. The trail passes through ponds & forests in either direction. There are two wooden overlooks of the ponds. If you're lucky, you will be gifted with the sights & sounds of trumpeteer swans, hawks, ducks, muskrats, red cardinals, bunnies & other wildlife. I love the serenity & peace it offers, as well as being surrounded by nature & wildlife. One of my...

Although this is just a parking lot, if you park here head into the trail system (directly off the parking lot). In my opinion this is the best section of all of Aurora’s trail system. There’s ponds and look out points and keep walking and you’re right in the forest without seeing houses around you. I like parking here and entering the trail by...

Small parking lot that allows around 10 to 12 spots. Parking is free. However, I did notice 1 handicapped parking space that was half covered in snow though. As with most parking lots, there is no parking allowed after midnight. It's a nice place to park for access to the trails. Will be back in spring and/or summer to access...