Baker's Lake Younghusband Prairie
E Dundee Rd, west of Glencrest Dr,Cook County, IL 60010
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OWNER: Forest Preserves of Cook County
CONTACT: 800-870-3666
WEBSITE: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/bakers-lake/
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Open everyday sunrise to sunset
MANAGED BY: Forest Preserve District of Cook County County
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 82%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Conservation Area
Special Features/Comments: The Bakers Lake forest preserve is home to one of the most significant heron rookeries in the Midwest and offers many opportunities to view wildlife, especially for bird watchers. The site includes a 219-acre Illinois Nature Preserve that brackets the lake and a restored oak savanna.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: https://maps.google.com/
lBus Route: https://tripplanner.rtachicago.com/
sTrain Line and Stop: https://tripplanner.rtachicago.com/
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Trails
AMENITIES:
Trash Cans: Yes
