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a replica pioneer wagon decorated for Christmas at Sand Ridge Nature Center

Featured Sun, December 8 • 11:00 am

Holiday Past

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with […]

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Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Events Guide

Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.

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Event Accessibility

The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.

Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.

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When you’re surrounded by 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful, there’s no better place to feel free.

Contacts & Hours

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Forest preserves are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Check with Nature Centers, Campgrounds and other facilities for specific hours.

General Headquarters
536 North Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305 (view map)

View General Headquarters hours.

Main: 800-870-3666
Permits: 800-870-3666 (option 1)
Police: 708-771-1000
Landscape Maintenance:
View division directory
Camping:
855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267)
ADA Requests & Complaints:
708-771-1581
Media Inquiries: 708-906-1184

Supporting the Preserves

The Forest Preserve Foundation supports the mission and goals of the Preserves.

Preserve Partners

The Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo Chicago receive land and financial support from the Preserves.

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