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Tampier Lake

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Between Wolf and Will-Cook Rds., S. of 131st St. Area 160 acres. Depths to 15 feet. Largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bluegill, sunfishes, crappie, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, white bass. Boat rental at E. end of lake off of 131st St. Wheel chair access and fishing wall at launch ramp. Bass size limit — 14 inches. Walleye size limit — 18 inches.

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, 536 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

In the 1930s, the U.S. Olympic ski jumping team trained in our Forest Preserve. True or False?

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In the 1930s, the U.S. Olympic ski jumping team trained in our Forest Preserve. True or False?

Answer: Answer: True! Swallow Cliff toboggan slides were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps for ski jumping, and in the 30s, the U.S. Olympic team used the slides for training.

For more info on tobogganing or other activities, visit Recreation.