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Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest-North
Entrance
Central Ave, north of W 135th St
Cook County, IL 60463
(near Palos Heights)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #6
- Capacity: 200 people
- Grove #7
- Capacity: 150 people
- Accessible Grove #8
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 183 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 183 ft
- Capacity: 300 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest-South
Entrance
W 135th St, west of Central Ave
Cook County, IL 60463
(near Palos Heights)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Accessible Grove #1
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 280 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 200 ft
- Capacity: 200 people
- Grove #2
- Capacity: 100 people
- Grove #3
- Capacity: 100 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Elizabeth Conkey Woods Nature Preserve
Location
Cook County, IL 60463
(near Palos Heights)
Things to Do & Amenities
- No Parking
- 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
Nature Notes
Birdwatchers can spot migrating birds such as the winter wren, vireos, gnatcatchers, phoebes and tanagers along Tinley Creek. Belted kingfishers have built nests in spring and early summer along the creek banks. Broad-winged hawks and red-headed woodpeckers also spend time here.