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Location & Things to Do
Brezina Woods
Entrance
N La Grange Rd, south of W Cermak Rd
Cook County, IL 60526
(near La Grange Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
- Capacity: 150 people
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 350 people
- Accessible Grove #3
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 260 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 240 ft
- Capacity: 200 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
- NO ISSUES 6/4/2025: Open during normal hours.
Trails
Salt Creek Trail System
The Salt Creek Trail System’s paved and unpaved trails run along the Des Plaines River, Salt Creek and Brookfield Zoo, offering visitors views of a glacial valley, gravelly moraine and Salt Creek’s unique pool and riffle environment.
Location: Brookfield, Forest View, La Grange Park, Lyons, McCook, North Riverside, Oak Brook, Riverside, Westchester & Western Springs
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
16.4 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
- ALERT 07/26/2024 - ?: Intermittent closures of the Salt Creek Trail System (Red Paved) under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) bridge, spanning from Ogden Ave to 31st St, will continue into 2025 as part of the rebuilding and widening of I-294 by the Illinois Tollway. Periodic openings will be provided to allow passage between different construction phases. These closures are essential to ensure the safety of both construction workers and trail users. At this time, no designated alternative route is available. Please exercise caution when navigating this area, and for those using watercraft, paddle through with care. Salt Creek Trail System - Red Paved near Bemis Woods-North and Bemis Woods-South. More information >
- ALERT 05/19/2025 - 04/19/2026: The MWRD will be conducting intermittent construction activities near the North Branch Trail System at Jackson Ave and Brainard Ave to rehabilitate an existing sewer in the area. These activities may affect trail conditions. Please proceed with caution. Salt Creek Trail System - Brown Paved Spur.
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.