Discover DuPage County's forest preserves and connect with nature through trails, programs, and events. Help shape the future by taking our survey and supporting conservation efforts.

Each year more than 6 million visitors enjoy the Forest Preserve District's nearly 26,000 acres, 166 miles of trails and 60 forest preserves.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is working to protect endangered species like the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly and Blanding's Turtle through head start programs and habitat restoration.

With almost 25,000 acres (100 km 2) containing 31 lakes, 145 miles (233 km) of trails and 1,450 picnic tables, DuPage County's forest preserves offer outdoor enthusiasts opportunities to enjoy their favorite open-air activities, such as birding, boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, bicycling or hiking.

Sixty forest preserves and five educational facilities located throughout the county make up the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, offering a large variety of recreation, conservation and educational opportunities for all ages.

Get your daily dose of nature at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. We offer 60 forest preserves and five education facilities. Visit online or call for ways to experience conservation, education and recreation in your neck of the woods.

For over 100 years the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has strived to protect and improve the county's natural areas while providing high-quality educational and recreational experiences for the people who call DuPage home.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. ... Forest Preserve Gallery. GolfCourseApp. Our Mission. To acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands, and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for ...

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is one of the most ecologically impressive parcels of open space in DuPage County and is consistently ranked among the best hiking experiences near Chicago. It is known for its Rocky Glen waterfall, Sawmill Creek bluff overlook and extensive trails.

Connect to nature! Scroll through our quarterly calendar below, or search for a specific program by location, keyword, or activity number.