Lake County Forest Preserves

Highlights

We're celebrating our golden anniversary with special exhibits and more.

Lake County voters pass Forest Preserve referendum by nearly 2-to-1 margin.

Now hiring.

Countryside traditional course open through Nov 30, weather permitting.

Ends Nov 30. Complete seven trails to earn a reward. New 50-mile reward level, too.

Thurs, Nov 20: Wadsworth Savanna, MacArthur Woods and Lakewood.

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Conversations with McMahon at Independence Grove Discussion of Franklin McMahon's work on Vatican II and other themes, December 2. »

Land buys expand three forest preserves Forest Board approved to expand Grassy Lake, Hastings Lake and Fourth Lake by 103 acres »

World War II Postcard Presentation at Discovery Museum Slide lecture, Dec. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee includes museum admission. »