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We manage more than 31,000 acres of land for conservation, recreation and education - more than 10% of all the land in Lake County, and it's packed with opportunities for you to explore. Find a Trail Map.
Make the most of 31,200 acres with Expand Your Experience, the official map and guide to your forest preserves. Use the countywide map to start planning your next walk, run, bike ride, fishing trip, paddling adventure, special event and more.
Find Lake County Forest Preserve trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling.
Preserve the Future Invest in Nature. On November 5, voters will decide on a $155 million Forest Preserves referendum. If passed, the funding will allow us to build important trail connections, increase access for all, and improve water and air quality while reducing flooding through habitat restoration. We will also acquire more land to create ...
As Lake County’s principal guardian of open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including career and temporary positions.
A scenic destination, this stately preserve offers a variety of opportunities to recreate in nature. Fort Sheridan is one of only a few places in Lake County that offer free public access to Lake Michigan and an awe-inspiring lake overlook perched on a 70-foot-high bluff.
As the 501(c)(3) charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves, our mission is to extend and accelerate the Forest Preserves’ goals through private philanthropy. We aim to care for Lake County’s natural and cultural resources in perpetuity.
We offer five uniquely different and pawsitively popular outdoor areas (often referred to as "Dog Parks" or "Dog Exercise Areas") where dogs can exercise, play, swim and socialize off-leash.
This expansive 408-acre preserve offers 5.5 miles of gravel trails for walking, biking and cross-country skiing. Trails run through open areas within the preserve, crossing several creeks, skirting the reservoir and traversing restored prairie.
Prairie Course: Wide, welcoming fairways lead to large, undulating greens. Course is lined with acres of tall prairie grasses that are home to many protected species of plants and small animals. Traditional Course: Features rolling terrain from start to finish.