Busse Forest-South
E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd,Cook County, IL 60007
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OWNER: Forest Preserves of Cook County
CONTACT: 800-870-3666
WEBSITE: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/busse-woods/
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Open everyday sunrise to sunset
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Conservation Area
Special Features/Comments: The 3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve popularly known as Busse Woods is one of the largest and most diverse locations in the Forest Preserves. The site includes ancient upland forests, one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County, nearly 13 miles of paved trail, an elk pasture and much moremaking it one of the best-used natural areas in Illinois.
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:
Fishing
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
Trail Width: 8-12 ft
OTHER:
Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake
