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Home » Places to Go » Locations » Dixmoor Playfield

Dixmoor Playfield

Entrance

Wood St, south of Thornton Rd
Dixmoor, IL 60426

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Things to Do & Amenities

  • Parking
  • Portable Bathroom

Picnic Groves

  • Grove #1
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 150 people
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Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

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Page last updated: November 29, 2018

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Hours
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)
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  • Camping:
    855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267)
  • ADA Requests & Complaints:
    708-771-1581
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