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Locations & Things to Do
Jurgensen Woods
Entrance
183rd St, east of Cottage Grove Ave
Cook County, IL 60476
(near Thornton)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
(with shelter)- Capacity: 300 people
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 300 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
- NO ISSUES 5/18/2025: Open during normal hours.
Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
Location
Cook County, IL 60476
(near Thornton)
Things to Do & Amenities
Illinois Nature Preserve: This land is designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. This status includes increased levels of legal protection and management. Learn more on the Illinois Nature Preserves Page.
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
- NO ISSUES 5/18/2025: Open during normal hours.
Trails
Thorn Creek Trail System
Extensive trail system of paved and unpaved trails that connect multiple forest preserves, winding past lakes, wetlands and woodlands.
Location: Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Glenwood, Lansing, Lynwood, Park Forest & South Holland
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
23.5 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
- ALERT 03/06/2025 - ?: Intermittent construction activities near the Thorn Creek Trail System, north of Glenwood Woods, may affect trail conditions. Please proceed with caution. Thorn Creek Trail System - Red Paved near Glenwood Woods-North.
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.