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Location & Things to Do
Midlothian Reservoir
Entrance
167th St, west of Cicero Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Birding Hotspot
- Model Boating
- 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
Trails
Tinley Creek Trail System
The Tinley Creek Trail System’s three paved loops take visitors over gently rolling hills, through prairies and forests, and alongside wetlands and ravines.
Location: Markham, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Heights & Tinely Park
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
27.3 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.
Fishing
Known to locals as “Twin Lakes.” The east pond is 16 acres with a depth of 10.7 feet and the larger west pond is 19 acres with a depth of 8.9 feet. These ponds were constructed as a storm water retention pond during flood events, so water depth can fluctuate dramatically.