Support Maywood this June as we Walk on the Wild Side. Enjoy a 3-mile trail walk at the park. A shorter prairie loop will also be available.
Virtual options available for those not able to attend the June 20th trail walk.
Splish Splash!
There is no bad weather – only bad clothing. The walk will run rain or shine. In the case of thunderstorms, we may opt to delay the start or shorten the event for the safety of everyone.
Thank you 2026 Sponsors
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We are in need of financial sponsorship as well as the donation of food, beverages, advertising, and supplies for this year’s walk.
Support Maywood this June!
Join us for a family-friendly trail walk or virtual event to support Maywood!
In-Person 3-Mile Trail Walk
Connect with nature on a 3-mile trail walk. Learn fun nature facts and try challenge stations along the way. A shorter prairie loop will also be available.
NEW for 2026- Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) will be at the event for a program and meet-and-greet with live birds!
8:30 am Registration opens
9:00 am Walk Course opens
9:00 am Presentation by ODBS at 9am
10-11 am Bird Meet and Greet
11:15 am Last chance to start walking 3-mile route
12:30 pm Course closes and event ends
Event Fees:
$10 Adult Maywood Members; $15 General Public
$5 Kids 4-17
3 and younger are free
Day of registration available with cash or check only.
Virtual Challenge
June 1-30, 2026
Choose your distance, choose your activities, and choose your location as you rack up miles in support of Maywood. Participants can use any self-propelled activity to complete this month-long challenge. Walk, run, hike, bike, pedal, paddle, swim, skip – as long as it’s a self-propelled activity it counts.
Make your Participation Go Farther by Collecting Pledges
When you collect pledges for participating in Maywood’s Walk on the Wild Side your miles go farther toward helping Maywood’s programs and park projects. Download a pledge sheet or set-up online giving when you register online.
Virtual Mileage Tracking Sheet Coming Soon
You may also enter your mileage for the virtual challenge directly into RunSignUp if you registered online.