Dam No. 1 Woods

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Locations & Things to Do

Dam No. 1 Woods-East

Picnic Groves

  • Grove #1
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 399 people
  • Grove #2
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 250 people
Event Permits PageGrove PDF Map of Dam No. 1 Woods-East

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Dam No. 1 Woods-West

Things to Do & Amenities

  • Parking

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Trails

Des Plaines River Trail System

The unpaved Des Plaines River Trail follows its namesake river through more than a dozen forest preserves, allowing visitors to enjoy casual strolls, full-day adventures and anything in between.

Location: Chicago, Des Plaines, Glenview, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Park Ridge, River Forest, Rosemont, Schiller Park & Wheeling

Surface

Paved & Unpaved

Estimated Total Length

28.4 miles

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.