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Bobolink Meadow Land & Water Reserve
Location
Cook County, IL 60477
(near Tinley Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- No Parking
- No Fishing
- Birding Hotspot
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
Killdeer Wetlands
Entrance
Flossmoor Rd, west of Central Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Birding Hotspot
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Bobolink Family Picnic Area
Entrance
Central Ave, north of Flossmoor Rd
Cook County, IL 60477
(near Tinley Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Restoring Bobolink Meadow
An extensive restoration project conducted in partnership with Openlands, the Chicago Department of Aviation and the Chicago District of the US Army Corps of Engineers earned Bobolink Meadow designation as an Illinois Land & Water Reserve. Learn more about the restoration:
Volunteer Opportunities
Explore volunteer opportunities at Bobolink Meadow Land & Water Reserve, an Illinois Land & Water Reserve adjacent to Bartel Grassland. Engage in ongoing conservation efforts for the site, which underwent a nine-year restoration project to enhance its ecological quality and prevent flooding. Contribute to maintaining a diverse ecosystem that supports native plant and bird species, aligning with the Forest Preserves’ Next Century Conservation Plan.