A mowed grass trail circles Turtle Pond for a short 0.3-mile walk. In and around the pond visitors will hear and see many types of wildlife, frogs, turtles and birds; along with butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies.

The nearby Chicago Road Seedbeds, fenced in to try and protect them from deer browsing, provide a riot of color in the spring, summer and even into fall as the native plants begin to bloom, preparing the seeds that Midewin employees will harvest to help restore the 20,000 acre prairie.

The pond has few ammenities, but visitors will find picnic tables and equestrian users will find tie-ups available for their horses.