Phillips Park

(Several short video clips towards end of pics) After a walk through the woods (which were very muddy the day I went (7/22) but we had several days of rain so I’m hoping it’s not always like that. On the way you come to a nice overlook. The absolute best part was the prairie. Sooo many wildflowers, butterflies, and dragonflies. Didn’t see a lot of birds. Mainly swallows. If you walk the prairie, be aware that there is NO shade. Go on a cooler day or overcast day. From parking lot to end of prairie and back was about 4 miles. So if you have kids or are older use an app to keep track of distance. Wetland trails was absolutely awesome. Love the boardwalk.

Nice secluded walking trails though the surrounding wetlands and creek make for mosquito heaven. This won't be a problem in the winter or early spring, but once you're into summer, you will want to bring bug spray. The trails were not wet, as others suggested, only a little muddy in places, but it was clear from the dessication and layer of mud caking most of the detritus that water had been standing on most of the trails not too long ago. The vegetation across most of the trail was not too bad, but I did feel like I was often traipsing over low brush, even though I was on the trail. I would recommend closed toed shoes, as some of the plants may have been stinging. (I was wearing flip flops, and did not experience any stinging, but I was concerned briefly, as I did experience some irritation) Wildlife a plenty, even though the heat kept many of them hidden. I saw a large garter snake and many frogs, a great blue heron, and many geese. Dragonflies zipped around at the pond, and damselflies along the path. Swallows zipped above the pond, hunting insects, and I found evidence of a blue jay in the woods. These trails would be good for biking, though they are not particularly long, even connecting through the adjacent park. They may be hybrid-safe, though the ground is rough, so suspension would be nice. During softball and baseball season, the nearby rotary park is within earshot. So if hearing a school's fight song, cheering, and hollering is off-putting while you are in your nature escape, it would be good to schedule your outing for a time of day/year when the games are not.

This is a nice little park with a picnic area and fishing pond. There is also a big red barn but as far as I know, it is not open to visitors. However people find this park good for family photos. There are some wildlife around the pond and hiking trails nearby which lead into the Wetlands area or into Rotary park. There are no playground equipment.

Very nice park. We did the Creek Trail which was lovely. The trails were well maintained and had markers. Up by the pond, there is. Gazebo with picnic tables. Parking is paved. There is a Porta potty next to the parking lot.

This is a decent size park that has a fishing pond, trails, a barn,adequate parking, and a portable restroom. It also has a shelter house and connects to a couple of other parks and trails.