Amenities

Possessing or consuming alcohol is not allowed. Most forest preserves are open daily from one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. Anglers 16 or older who are not legally disabled must carry valid Illinois fishing licenses. If they’re fishing for trout they must also have inland trout stamps. All pets must be leashed at all times; leashes cannot be more than 10 feet long. Dogs with valid District permits can use the off-leash areas at Blackwell, East Branch, Greene Valley, Hawk Hollow, Mayslake, Oldfield Oaks, and Springbrook Prairie forest preserves. Motorized vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and motorcycles, are prohibited off road. Paintball guns, air rifles and pyrotechnics, such as fireworks or rockets, are prohibited. Hunting, trapping or collecting wildlife and removing any natural resource from the preserves are prohibited. Ground fires are not permitted in forest preserve picnic areas. Visitors may bring their own grills and use the on-site hot-coal disposal containers. Visitors are not allowed to dump debris, such as grass clippings, leaves or other landscape materials. Visitors should properly dispose of litter either in trash or recycling bins. Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited.