Bikers can enjoy our six paved bicycle trails, over 100 miles, and over 200 miles of multi-use trails.

Click Bicycling for info on trail areas, downloadable trail maps, and rules of the trail...

Bird watching is one of the most popular recreational activities in America, and our Forest Preserves provide abundant opportunities to see resident and migrant birds, both common and unusual.

For a checklist of birds and more info, click Birding...

Boating activities, including rowboats, canoes and sailboats, are allowed in many of the FPDCC lakes and waterways.

Click Boating to find out more about boating locations, lake maps, regulations, and more...

By planting gardens that meet the unique habitat needs of butterflies, you can attract some of about 100 different species of butterflies that inhabit Cook County.

Click to learn how to create your own butterfly garden...

Cross-Country Skiing is fast becoming the most popular winter pastime in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Camp Sagawau offers lessons, ski tours, ski rentals, and school group programs. Click to view seven trail maps and more...

There are two areas within the Forest Preserve District designated for dog training. Click for more info...

Enjoy horseback riding on the District’s multi-use trail system. Ride your own horse or go on a guided tour from any of eight stables offering livery service. Horse registration and/or riders license required.

The FPDCC permits and encourages hook and line recreational fishing in many lakes and ponds throughout its holdings. Some areas allow boating activities, including rowboats, canoes and sailboats. Some designated wildlife refuge areas are off-limits. Click for more information...

The FPDCC offers many fine facilities and services for your golfing pleasure. The District's ten golf courses and four driving ranges are now managed by Billy Casper Golf.

Get some exercise, or just relax and enjoy the outdoors hiking or walking along the many miles of bicycle and multi-use trails throughout the Forest Preserves.

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Designated lake and slough areas are open for ice fishing during the winter season when there is a minimum of four inches of solid ice.

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During the winter season, several lake and slough areas offer ice skating when ice thickness is a minimum of four inches. Click for more information on where you can skate...

There are six paved bicycle trails, stretching over 100 miles, that can be enjoyed by inline skaters.

Click to view or download trail maps...

The FPDCC offers “Model Airplane Flying Fields” that are available for the flying of all types of model aircraft by any and all individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The operation of Radio Controlled Model Boats is permitted within designated areas of the Forest Preserve.

Click to learn more about Model Boating areas...

Summer is the time to gather family and friends and head outdoors for a picnic. There are numerous picnic groves throughout the Forest Preserves offering picnicking shelters and other facilities. Groups of 25 or more must obtain a permit. Click for grove maps, permit information and more...

When snow conditions are suitable, there are many areas of the Forest Preserve where Sledding and Coasting is ideal.

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During winter months, designated snowmobile areas are opened when a minimum 4 inch snow base exists on frozen turf. Rentals are available.

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Want to host sport activities, such as baseball, football, rubgy or soccer, or hold a one time event within the FPDCC? Visit Special Activities! Information on Clean-up Projects and Day Camps can also be found here. Click for more info...

Visit the FPDCC this summer and enjoy our pool facilities. There are three locations for swimming: Cermak Pool, Green Lake Pool and Beach, and the Whealan Pool Acquatic Center. Click for info about pool hours and more...

The District operates toboggan slides at four locations. Slide surfaces require 4 inches of snow and a constant temperature below 20° F to maintain the ice film. Slides are open from 10am to 10pm daily, weather permitting.

The FPDCC operates overnight camping facilities for properly supervised youth organizations of either boys or girls at Camp Sullivan, Falcon, Reinberg, Alphonse, Glenview and Zander Woods. Also get info here on holding Day Camps in the FPDCC...