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(s) open by Memorial Day in spring through Labor Day in fall, weather permitting. For planned gatherings, it is recommended to call and confirm availability with staff by calling 800-870-3666, option 1.
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.