Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

ICE SKATING * Visitors can ice skate f rom 8 am–sunset on six designated lakes. JUICED BY SHIC Swallow Cliff Days/hours are weather dependent. juicedbyshic. com, 708.8 27.5344 Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, Palos Park OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS Membership info at fpdcc.com/dogs Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Rd, Des Paines Bremen Grove Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St, Tinley Park Miller Meadow-South 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park Seasonal Offerings throughout Cook County Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY 4 2025 Permits on sale now fpdcc.com/permits *Fish and skate at your own risk—ice conditions are not monitored by the Forest Preserves. A minimum of 4 inches of solid ice over the entire lake is strongly recommended. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING Visitors can cross-country ski in all parts of the Forest Preserves, except for golf courses and nature centers. All areas are open to snowshoeing. Sagawau En vironmental Learning Center offers a complete Nordic Ski Program, including groomed trails and lessons. Campgrounds offer snowshoes and cross-country skis for rent by campers. Check our website for details on snowshoe rentals at nature centers. EQUESTRIAN Horse riders can enjoy miles of trails throughout the Preserves. fpdcc.com/equestrian ICE FISHING * Ice fishing is permitted at 22 designated waterbodies, from 8 am–sunset.* rings DISC GOLF Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin fpdcc.com/disc-golf EQUESTRIAN Horse riders can enjoy miles of trails throughout the Preserves. fpdcc.com/eque trian GO APE ZIP LINE Navigate obstacles and ziplines, throw axes, and take on a jungle gym nets course in the forest canopy. Details & reservations: goape.com . Bemis Woods-South 1100 Ogden Ave, Western Springs Open April–November JUICED BY SHIC Swallow Cliff Days/hours are weather dependent. Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, IL email: info@juicedbyshic.com AQUATIC CENTERS Cermak Family Aquatic Center 7600 W Ogden Ave, Lyons Green Lake Family Aquatic Center 1100 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City Whealan Pool Aquatic Center 6200 W Devon Ave, Chicago Opens Saturday, May 27 BOAT RENTALS Canoes, kayaks, rowboats or electric motor boats. April-late–October Call ahead for availability. fpdcc.com/bo ti g. Busse Lake Boating Center E Higgins Rd, east of I-290, Elk Grove Village, 224.415.6554 Skokie Lagoons (T wer Road Entrance) * Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield, 847.414.5883 Tampier Lake Boating Center W 131st St, west of S Wolf Rd, Orland Park, 708.830.5194 * Canoes and kayaks only CONSERVATION @ HOME A partnership with University of Illinois Extension cer tifies Forest Preserves Friendly gardens. fpdcc.com Throughout Cook County 4