Reviews of O'Neil Nature Preserve (formerly Paxton's Bush) (Museum)

Cassadi Pryor (Cassadi Lee)

Such a piece of heaven. It can be a nice seren walk or hike, and adventure for the kids, biking, running or just enjoying the vibes. Beautiful place to discover and enjoy

Josh Robinson

As a Chatham native, this was a little bit of forest that we used to play in as kids. Now that is a park, it's a bit better tended to and makes the North side of Chatham a bit more livable. A very welcome natural expanse.

Snoop - T-O-Double D _

Nice quiet little trail. Even has some single track bike trails as well.

Robert Bulley

Its a great place to see nature and\or go for a walk

Ashley W.

This is a serene and relaxing place to enjoy the beauty of mother nature. Ypu can stay on the trails or go off of them for added adventure. Great for a quiet walk alone or to take the family and even your pet. Beautiful landscape throughout and a fantastic place to divulge yourself into some photography.

Con Jassidy

Beautiful place to walk and enjoy Nature. Nice trails for new walkers and veterans alike.

Brennan Wadsworth

nice nature trail, lots of bugs

Charon Robert

People are starting to abuse this area. Sad really.

Ferren Ytsma

One of my favourite places to go. Easy to access and a beautiful place for a quick and easy trail walk!

1dkf4

Doing a great job

Corey Chretien

Amazing

The Kid 9

Busiest time of year

Jaime Kroez

I love going for nature walks in the forest with my nieces. Apparently there is an owl that lives in there, but I haven't seen it yet. We're keeping our eyes open

Antoon van der Reijden

Nice park for a short stroll. Look out and you may see a horned owl!

E H

Nice place. Need more like this around the area!

Darrell Hosklns

Quiet,

nick Vanroon

It is so peaceful walking in a forest environment.

tim chapman

Nice little bush for a stroll....Pathways were very well kept and level making it accessable for all ages. Wouldn't recommend on a windy day as there are many standing dead Ash trees just waiting to fall!

Laurel Howard

Beautiful place to enjoy nature.

Btrfly2023

Nice walk, clean, kids loved it

Mitchell Groenewegen

Love it here. Been going for years, but it never gets old. One of the best parts of Chatham.

Martin Pelletier

Only place in town where it actually feels like walking in a forest!

Ann Malone

Good trails. Well groomed. Trails not too long.

Ryan Doom

It is a great place to go get some fresh air with the family, a quiet place to see beautiful landscapes or inspire the nature enthusiast with a variety of local animals. Nesstled in the convenience of the city of Chatham, there are clean paths and a green oasis, allowing all ages to appreciate and gain joy from the nature, that surrounds you. Whether it is a leisurely stroll, a bike ride, family walk, or heart accelerating exercise, there is something for everyone.

Lizzy C

A lovely area to walk, the bridge is a really nice new addition.

Chatham railfan2002

Love walking here

Cecilia Vasquez

Nice area but very small

Elle V

Small and beautiful

Chandrima Nag

Loved it. A little piece of heaven amidst concrete. Daytime or afternoons are the bedt time to visit though. As the sun sets, you will find plenty of bugs. The place is scenic, cool and quiet. A bicycle ride or a walk is a good idea.

Debbe Behnke

Great for photo session

gameing budds

Such a beautiful nature scene. Over the years it's only gotten more green, theres so many paths to walk through I love it. On a hot day going through there makes it feel like a cool day, so much shade. Perfect for walks, even walking your dogs, getting photos taken, even just relaxing. The downside is that it does have lots of mosquitos so be sure to bring some spray if you're staying for sometime. Theres also two parks that latch off the main paths if you want to bring your kids

Ryan MacLeod

We accidentally found this tranquil little forest. I remember this place when it was called Paxton's Bush back in the 80's where we would dirt bike/bxm. Those trips were usually cut short by residents calling the police

Andrew Renaud

Beautiful place for a walk.

Jay Melo

Beautiful nature walk right in town. Hidden gem. Loved it.

Melanie Currie

This place is really cool, right in the city

Jason Johnson

Fantastic bike ride or hike! Saw some snakes & ducks!

Jean-Philippe Pilon

Small trail area. If you go around a few times you could be there for an hour

Lucinda H

Wow, what a great local gem. It minds me of the forests in places like Tennessee and Georgia.

Ben Jaques

Such a nice walk

Karlie Henderson

A hidden treasure right in town. Perfect for a quick walk and love how it's stroller friendly.

George Pumfrey

Good place to take the kids.

Devin Schaffner

A fantastic forest for Chatham Kent. Chatham NEEDS mores forests like this. It's a very popular destination for all ages.

Heather Parsons

Beautiful trails!

robert gander

Great place for a walk no matter what time of year .

Mike Young

Nice small forested area in Chatham. It has a couple trails that loop around the interior of the woods near the creek. There are several benches throughout the area and a bridge crossing the creek. Very relaxing area, great place for a walk.

Nick S

Clean, safe, tranquil

Paul O'Neill

Paxton Bush

admirable43

Love it here

Heather D

Great place to go for a walk

Marina Boyes

Had pictures taken very nice

Jenn Ren

Our youngest loves to go through the forrest pathways. Our middle child and oldest love to go there with their friends. Over all amazing space. Only request I would have would be for the local schools to produce signs with information about the foliage growing there!

Bridgette Lamarsh

Kids love it for after dinner walks!!!

nick gallan

Nice, quick walk

Sharron Fenton

I realy liked to take a walk in Paxtons Bush it takes me back when l was a kid on the farm when we went into the bush those days on gone it is so peacful when l go into the bush.

Nic B

Trail is very wide and clean, easy to walk through, cute bridge to cross. Love it

Lisa Loyson

Saw the Owl

Rand MacIntosh

nice woodlot with trails for walking, biking. a few bird species can be found including some owls

Mike Normandin

Nice peaceful walk through the forest with great trails for walking and biking

Darla Horst

Very well maintained... A gorgeous nature haven in town!

R M

Bring your bug spray! Great place for a little nature walk right in town.

ann que

Great place to bring kids.just needs nore benches or picnic tables

Cyndy Rumble

very clean nice trails

Johnny Martens

Nice walk with the family beautiful scenery

Kari C

Excellent place to take pictures with the family and calming to take a stroll through the paths

Jenn Vandenborn

Beautiful trail to go and explore

Ann Bouwmeester

Sadie and I was out enjoying the weather

Pashi Lulla

Nice.

Diannah G

Small hike through the trails but being in town it's perfect.

Spencer Schweitzer

Great nature escape

Paul Hoekstra

A beautiful fall day. It was raining leaves.

BT Home

Nice walking trails

Shawn Wood

Very nice trails. Needs to be more of them in the area.

Rach F

Little piece of nature in Chatham.

Delphine Horst

I was excited to find a trail through a wooded area right in Chatham. There is a big stream running through it and a bridge leading to another loop in the trail. I hope to be back again soon.

Neal Porter

A great place for a walk, social distancing is easy on the trail. The view is beautiful.