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Lake County Forest Preserves

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1899 West Winchester Road
Libertyville, IL 60048

Phone: 847.367.6640
Fax: 847.367.6649

forestpreserves@LCFPD.org
http://www.LCFPD.org
www.facebook.com/LCFPD/

Description
As principal guardian of Lake County’s open space and natural areas since 1958, the District manages nearly 31,000 acres of land and offers innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 205 miles of trails for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, ponds and lakes for fishing, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to Lake Michigan and the Fox River, and award-winning nature and history education programs and events. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove in Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, Dunn Museum in Libertyville and ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park.

Related Events

Dates	Event Name
06/30/18 - 07/01/18	Annual Civil War Days

Sports Information

Boating

Canoeing

Cycling

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Ice Skating

Multi-purpose

Outdoor

Public Golf Course

Public Park

Running

Skiing/Tubing

Swimming

Trails

Map and Directions

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No matter which route you take, all roads lead to fun in Lake County, Illinois, which is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Lake County is home to 170 lakes and rivers, 30,000 acres of lush forest preserves, miles of hiking and biking trails, Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, Ravinia Festival and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Family adventure is around every turn and awaits you in Lake County.