Wood Ridge

Wood Ridge Forest Preserve in Lemont is 234 acres of undeveloped natural area with glacier-formed ridges, ravines and potholes. 

 

Natural Scene

The preserve contains an oak woodland and savanna, wetlands, prairies and meadows. Rich and diverse, it is home to several rare plant species.

 

Driving Directions

Wood Ridge is south of Davey Road, west of Lemont Road, and just north of the DuPage County/Cook County boundary. It does not have a parking lot.

History

In presettlement times, the preserve was comprised of prairie and timber. After settlement, some of the land was under cultivation, while many woodland areas stayed intact.

The entire preserve was purchased in the late 1980s.

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Natural Scene
Driving Directions
History

 

Hours & Things to Know

The preserve is open daily from one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset. Dogs must be on leashes under 10 feet long, and alcohol is prohibited. Read our Rules & Regulations.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offers scores of nature-related programs and activities for grownups, kids, families and groups year-round. Click below to register for programs, reserve shelters and campsites or purchase permits, and we'll see you soon!
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Reserve Facility
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