Twenty-Sixth Street Woods

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Locations & Things to Do

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West

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 #2
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 100 people
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Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-East

Things to Do & Amenities

  • Parking

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Trails

Salt Creek Trail System

The Salt Creek Trail System’s paved and unpaved trails run along the Des Plaines River, Salt Creek and Brookfield Zoo, offering visitors views of a glacial valley, gravelly moraine and Salt Creek’s unique pool and riffle environment.

Location: Brookfield, Forest View, La Grange Park, Lyons, McCook, North Riverside, Oak Brook, Riverside, Westchester & Western Springs

Surface

Paved & Unpaved

Estimated Total Length

16.4 miles

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.

Canoe Landing

A carry-in canoe landing provides access to Salt Creek.