Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Southwest Zone Oak Forest - 1.6 mi Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Saturday, Sept 27 • 10 am Fitness Hikes Southwest Zone Country Lane Woods - 5 mi 95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs Wednesday, Oct 29 • 10 am Yankee Woods - 3 mi Central Ave, north of 167th St, Tinley Park Saturday, Nov 15 • 10 am Walk & Talks North Zone Walk & Talk: History of the Preserves Blue Star Memorial Woods, E Lake Ave, east of Wagner Rd, Glenview Sunday, Oct 26 • 10 am Central Zone Wolf Road Prairie - 2 mi 31st St, west of Wolf Rd, Westchester Wednesday, Sept 24 • 10 am South Zone Kickapoo Woods - 1 mi Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale Saturday, Oct 25 • 10 am Plum Creek Meadow - 2 mi Burnham Ave, north of 223rd St, Chicago Heights Saturday, Nov 8 • 10 am Hike the Preserves Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Photo: Outside Chicago 6