The Facilities & Fleet Department purchases, maintains and repairs Forest Preserves of Cook County vehicles and equipment and maintains and repairs buildings, parking lots, sewers and basins. This department also procures, constructs and distributes materials and supplies, including picnic tables, throughout the Forest Preserves.

Facilities & Fleet is continuously researching and testing products, vehicles and equipment that will help the Forest Preserves achieve its vision for a greener and cleaner organization. The department’s green initiatives include propane conversions, green cleaning solutions and LED lighting replacement.