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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:57:12 EDT
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Gerald,
 
I did a MapQuest of Naperville, Il. and "Burlington Park" is clearly shown. 
 It is on the east bank of the Dupage River about a mile west of the 
current  Naperville depot. The Route 59 depot is a couple of miles farther west.
 
Larry Owen
 
 
Burlington Park
 
Location
Located on Douglas Avenue south of Ogden Avenue (Route 34) and east of 
River  Road. 
Outdoor Recreation
Fishing 
Fishing is available in Burlington Park along the West Branch of the DuPage 
 River. The river features sunfish, carp and bluegill. All persons 16 and 
older  (except legally disabled persons) are required to have in their 
possession a  valid Illinois sport fishing license. All anglers must follow 
District and state  regulations. 
Picnicking 
For picnickers, there are six tables in the preserve. Three are in the 
wooded  area and three are in an open picnic grove. Groups of up to 75 people 
can  reserve a picnic area by calling the Naperville Park District at (630) 
357-9000.  Several ground grills are located near the picnic area and a 
horseshoe pit also  is available. Latrines are located near the 20-car parking 
lot. 
Preserve History
Burlington Park Forest Preserve was once owned by the Burlington  Railroad. 
It is now a jointly owned preserve between the Forest Preserve  District of 
DuPage County and the Naperville Park District. 
Accessibility
For special accessibility needs or concerns, please contact the District's  
ADA coordinator at (630) 933-7683 or TTY (800) 526-0857 at least three 
business  days in advance of your visit. 

In a message dated 8/26/2010 3:39:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
vje68@hotmail.com writes:
 
 
 
 

The Burlington used to promote picnics, gatherings, etc at "Burlington  
Park - 9 miles east of Aurora on the DuPage River". Per my vintage TT's this  
was not a station but given the distance, would put it in Naperville which 
had  lots of open land around it in the good 'ol days (even into the 1950's 
when  you consider the calendars & PR photos taken on the Naperville curve &  
other Naperville locations). Any one have any info on "Burlington Park"? I  
would assume the RR owned the area as such excursions were big business for  
any RR into the teens (i.e. before automobiles took the picnic  business).

One poster I've seen promoted a large meeting of the BPOE  (Elks) with 
special fares from all suburban stations in the 1890's to  "Burlington Park".

Gerald 


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