The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to open government. This portal is a centralized source for our most frequently requested information, including the board's actions, budgets and financial allocation, and contacts. We will work continually to improve this information area to ensure DuPage County's residents remain confident about the stewardship of their tax dollars.
Annual budgets and comprehensive financial reports are available to view and download.
Learn more about the seven elected officials who serve on the board.
The Forest Preserve District purchases required goods and services in conformance with Illinois state law, the DuPage County Purchasing Ordinance, and related organizational Board of Commissioners resolutions and administrative policies. See the District Contracts page.
See how property taxes, the sale of bonds, grants, user fees and other forms of revenue support our organizational mission and vision.
Like many governmental units its size, the Forest Preserve District hires lobbyists to learn about and champion for issues particular to its needs in Springfield.
Discover our departments who carry out the Forest Preserve District’s operations, maintain the forest preserves and provide services.
Employment Contracts and Agreements
Forest Preserve District employee contract documents, including agreements with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP), are available to view.
Police contract 2019 – 2023 (PDF)
Ranger Contract 2017 – 2020 (PDF); 2021 Ranger Contract Extension (PDF)
Employment Agreement between the FPDDC and Karie Friling for the position of Executive Director (PDF)
File a request for documents through the FOIA Center.
See the Forest Preserve District's meeting notices, agenda packets and minutes, available at Board Meetings.
Search and view payments by vendor, agency or date with the Open Checkbook module (link).
View the District's annual employee compensation data. Pursuant to Public Act 097-0609, additional information is available at Visitor Services at District headquarters at 3S580 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189.
2021 Compensation (PDF)
Board of Commissioners
Board Meetings
Greene Farm Barn Ad Hoc Committee
Ethics Commission
FOIA Center
Our Partnerships
Transparency Portal
Commission meetings and planning sessions are open to the public and take place at District headquarters at 3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton. Commission meetings are at 8 a.m on the first and thirds Tuesdays of the month, and planning sessions are at 8 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
View Board meetings.
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-933-7200
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: police@dupageforest.org
Contact Our Board
Help keep our forest preserves beautiful and safe places. If you have a concern, let us know.
