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Phillips Park

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora, IL 60505

Hiking & Trails

Free municipal park including lake, trail, visitor center, mastodon displays, zoo, skate park, war memorial, golf course, gardens and sculptures.

Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.

What's happening nearby...

Christkindlmarket Aurora

RiverEdge Park •  Nov 17 – Dec 24

Visit Christkindlmarket in its new Aurora location this holiday season!

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Aurora Festival of Lights @ Phillips Park

Phillips Park •  Nov 29 – Dec 25 @ 5PM

A mile of sparking lights, a month of magical nights: Drive through one of the largest free light shows in Northern Illinois this holiday season.

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Paramount Theatre •  Nov 01 – Jan 19

The award-winning Paramount Theatre brings the beloved Disney animated film to life to the delight of the entire family, filling the theater with winter magic.

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