Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

A SEASONAL OFFERINGS SLEDDING We offer four sledding hills with lighting, open 10 am–7:30 pm, Sunday–Thursday and 10 am– 8:30 pm Friday–Saturday: Dan Ryan Woods -Chicago Caldwell Woods -Chicago Westchester Woods -Westchester Swallow Cliff -Palos Park We offer five sledding spots without lighting, open 10 am–sunset: Pioneer Woods -Willow Springs Ted Lechowicz Woods -Chicago Schiller Woods -Schiller Park Deer Grove, Grove 4-Palatine Deer Grove, Grove 5-Palatine Open when there is at least 3 inches of snow on frozen ground. SNOWBOARDING Snowboarding is allowed at Dan Ryan Woods on the snowboarding hill only. (At least 6 inches of snow required). SNOWMOBILING Snowmobiling is allowed in four designated areas from 10 am–10 pm: Ned Brown Meadow -Rolling Meadows North Creek Meadow -Lansing Morrill Meadow -Palos Hills Turtlehead Lake -Orland Park Illinois Snowmobile Registration and FPDCC permit required. For details, visit fpdcc.com/snowmobiling. VOLUNTEER Join a stewardship volunteer day, Adopt-a-Site or support public safety efforts. fpdcc.com/volunteer. PAVILION RENTALS Host your next event with us. Our five affordably priced rental pavilions are ideal venues for weddings, family reunions, birthday parties and much more. Choose from restored historic buildings or new energy-efficient facilities—all located in beautiful natural areas. Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion 8700 S Western Ave, Chicago Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center 6100 N Central, Chicago Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Swallow Cliff Pavilion IL Rt 83 & US Rt 45, Palos Park Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Reserve your space: Email info@forestpreserveevents.com or call 773.558.2003. Learn more at fpdcc.com/pavilions. fpdcc.com 5