Dam No. 2 Woods

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Location & Things to Do

Dam No. 2 Woods

Entrance

E Des Plaines River Rd, south of E Euclid Ave/W Lake Ave
Cook County, IL 60056
(near Mount Prospect)

Things to Do & Amenities

  1. 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.

Picnic Groves

  • Grove #1
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 250 people
Event Permits PageGrove PDF Map of Dam No. 2 Woods

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Canoe Landing

A carry-in canoe landing provides access to the Des Plaines River.