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Home » Places to Go » Locations » White Oak Woods

White Oak Woods

Entrance

96th Ave, north of 107th St
Cook County, IL 60480
(near Willow Springs)

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Things to Do & Amenities

  • Parking

Picnic Groves

  • Grove #1
    • Capacity: 150 people
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Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

Page last updated: January 15, 2019

Nearby Events

  • Sat, Apr 1

    Lichen Hikin’

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
  • Sat, Apr 1

    Calling Frog Survey

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
  • Sun, Apr 2

    Having Fun Getting Fit in the Forest

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
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Forest preserves are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Check with Nature Centers, Campgrounds and other facilities for specific hours.

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536 North Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305 (view map)

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  • Main: 800-870-3666
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    855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267)
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    708-771-1581
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