In accordance with Gubernatorial Executive Order #10 the playground and all equipment at PrairieWalk Pond is closed to the public.
Dragonfly Landing Splash Pad has closed for the season, it will reopen Memorial Day 2020.
PrairieWalk Pond provides diverse recreational activities for people of all ages, while serving as a storm water retention basin that supports Downtown Lisle redevelopment. It is located just west of Main Street in Downtown Lisle at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Burlington Avenue. Throughout the seasons, the colors of the prairie are on display in more than 100 varieties of grasses, flowers and trees. In 2016, the site was certified as Monarch Butterfly Waystation #14864.
The French Market takes place on Garfield Avenue (adjacent to the pond) on Saturdays from May through the end of September from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dragonfly Landing is a nature-themed children's play area located at the northeast portion of the site. It contains a free splash pad (that is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a play area and a gathering place.
PLEASE NOTE, DURING MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY, THE SPLASH PAD FEATURES ARE TURNED ON AT 11 AM AND ARE TURNED OFF AT 7 PM DAILY. ACTIVATING THE SPLASH PAD FEATURES BEFORE OR AFTER THESE TIMES WILL NOT TURN THE FEATURES ON.
Detailed Information
The free splash pad is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For detailed splash pad information, click
here.
Sustainable Elements of PrairieWalk Pond
This site's nature theme reflects Lisle's brand as "The Arboretum Village." Sustainable components include:
- A green roof
- A preserved wetland
- A stormwater management system
- Educational signage
- LED lighting
- Native landscaping
- Permeable pavers
- Water conservation elements
- Water timers
