Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area — Attraction in Fox Township

Easily the best park in the Plano/Sandwich area. Has lots of beautiful paths to walk on. There is more than enough water for fishing, with a couple small lakes or large ponds 🤷‍♂️. I've seen people on kayaks and small boats.

The Wildlife is very abundant aswell! I see frogs and turtle's consistently. You can see some fairly large fish thru the clear water also. There are plenty of geese aswell, they seem to get kinda defensive latley. They must have had goslings (not sure on spelling there) with them, who knows just be aware!

There is a couple of park entrances one on the east side of the large pond/lake and one on the west side. The west side entrance has a small playground up at the front gate along with a "shelter" for party and what knot. Going all the way down and around thru the pretty driveway, you'll start to follow the Fox River for a bit. On the left side there will be some swampy areas and some wooded paths that are a nice relaxing hike. There will also be another playground and lots of park benches and some more "shelters" for get togethers. If I recall there is a couple bathrooms to.

It's a nice place to spend a couple of hours, just hiking, sitting and reading, fishing, exercising...whatever fits your fancy you should have a nice time here. I bring my disc golf basket now and then to enjoy the nature as I practice. I couldn't recommend it more. Please enjoy some of the photos...

Long-time local with a review of where Silver Springs was and where it is now.

Good: 🐟 Love fishing? This is a place for you! Access to the Fox River and lakes. 🚶‍♀️ Non-equestrian trails (on the river side of Fox Road) are well-maintained and good for a nice stroll.

Bad: 〰️ The actual Silver Spring was ruined a years ago, if memory serves, a boy scout built an observation deck. The spring is a shadow of what it used to be back in the day and it is so sad. There are signs saying to not remove vegetation, but we always see people harvesting something at the springs.. not sure what it is. 🐴 Equestrian trail: Poorly maintained. Grass had clearly not been cut in weeks, and as a result the already treacherous footing was made worse because you can't even the ground through the 6"+ grass. If you go clockwise around the loop, it ends right at the archery and trap shooting ranges. Like: they're nearly pointing at you. 🚘 Be CAREFUL on the internal roads - people drive way too fast and are quite often distracted.

I know this is certainly a "good 'ol days" review, but I've been going to Silver Springs for 30+ years and every time I visit, it has changed, and not for the better. I...

I love fishing here. They regularly stock their ponds and catching fish is always fun. They have picnic tables set up throughout the park as well as built in charcoal grills. There are also bathrooms throughout the park that are very clean. There is a concession stand where you can get a nice small selection of food and water/pop as well as live bait.

There is also a large playground on site that is located at the larger entrance towards Fox River Rd.

You can also bring your boat or rent one to use on the main lake (Loon Lake). I have caught catfish, bass and trout here. You also have access to the Fox River and they have a dock set up there as well. They only allow electric motors on Loon Lake and you must have a permit.

There are two entrances to the park and only one of them has the dock for your boat to use on Loon Lake and the Fox River and that is located on Fox Rd closer to Fox River Road.

Although I mainly go here for fishing you can also do some biking, horse riding and hiking or just go for a nice walk. Its a...