Lake County Forest Preserves

Highlights

Closed: all Des Plaines River Trail underpasses and surrounding low areas.

Enjoy free summer concerts at Independence Grove and Greenbelt Cultural Center.

Help us test a new wayfinding system at Wright Woods and Half Day forest preserves.

Now hiring.

You are invited to take the "Burnham Centennial 100-Mile Challenge".

Learn about the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Adaptive trikes available for rent at Independence Grove These comfortable, easy to use three-wheelers are designed for those with limited mobility. »

Experience Civil War Days at Lakewood Northern Illinois' largest Civil War re-enactment, on July 11 & 12. »

Fort Hill Trail opens Two miles of new trail connect Gilmer Road to Lakewood Forest Preserve. »