With eight picnic groves, a model airplane field and an off-leash dog area, Miller Meadow is a popular outdoor recreation location in the Chicago’s western suburbs.
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Connecting People to Nature Challenge at Miller Meadow
The Forest Preserves is investing $1 million across three locations in Cook County through our Connecting People to Nature Challenge. How should we improve Miller Meadow to better serve your community? What kind of events and activities would you like to be involved in there?
Contact us at Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or call 708-771-1573 to be involved in future meetings and feedback opportunities.
Learn more about Miller Meadow improvements.
Locations & Things to Do
Miller Meadow-South
Entrance
1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd
Cook County, IL 60130
(near Forest Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Off-Leash Dog Area
- Birding Hotspot
Picnic Groves
- Accessible Grove #5
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 152 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 135 ft
- Capacity: 150 people
- Accessible Grove #6
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 152 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 135 ft
- Capacity: 300 people
- Grove #7
- Capacity: 100 people
- Grove #8
- Capacity: 100 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Miller Meadow-North
Entrance
Roosevelt Rd, east of 1st Ave
Cook County, IL 60130
(near Forest Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
- Capacity: 100 people
- Accessible Grove #2
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 158 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 120 ft
- Capacity: 150 people
- Grove #3
- Capacity: 100 people
- Accessible Grove #4
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 163 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 130 ft
- Capacity: 250 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Miller Meadow Model Airplane Flying Field
Entrance
1st Ave Cutoff, north of Cermak Rd
Cook County, IL 60130
(near Forest Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Miller Meadow Trail
Surface
PavedEstimated Total Length
2.0 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.
Off-Leash Dog Area
The Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area features:
- 7 acres
- Outdoor shelter
- A connection to 2 miles of trails (leash required)
An annual membership is required to enter the off-leash dog area.