Nestled in Tinley Park’s northeast corner, formerly Villa Santa Maria, this charming preserve is perfect for a leisurely walk through half a mile of tranquil grassy pathways amongst a landscape of oak woodland, wetlands and former agricultural fields. The site features an open area and picnic grove for visitors to enjoy.
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Location & Things to Do
6101 Oak Forest Avenue
Entrance
Oak Forest Ave, west of Central Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Things to Do & Amenities
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Nature Notes
Made up of woodland, grassland, wetland and a tributary stream that feeds into the Midlothian Creek, 6101 Oak Forest Avenue provides important habitats for woodland birds such as bluejays and red-bellied woodpeckers and cavity dwelling species such as wood ducks, nuthatches, chickadees, flying squirrels and tree frogs. The former agricultural fields contain mostly non-native grasses.