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OWNER: Forest Preserves of Cook County
CONTACT: 800-870-3666
WEBSITE: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/deer-grove/
EVENTS: https://fpdcc.com/events/
Hours: Open everyday sunrise to sunset
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Conservation Area
Special Features/Comments: Deer Grove, the county's first forest preserve, features nearly 2,000 acres of diverse habitat such as rolling upland forest, wooded ravines, wetlands and prairie. Following years of dedicated restoration work, two areas within Deer Grove are recognized by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission as some of the highest quality natural areas in the state.
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:
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 Layout: Loop
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
Trail Width: 8-12 ft