The archery range at Blackwell has three separate ranges, each with posted regulations, bow racks, quivers and limestone shooting lanes.
We provide a limited number of targets for the three ranges and encourage archers to bring their own targets.
Beginner (open daily March 1 – Nov. 15; closed remainder of year) | Eight lanes up to 25 yards; safety netting on three sides | |
Advanced (open year-round) | 11 lanes up to 90 meters | |
Interactive (open daily March 1 – Nov. 15; closed remainder of year) | Nine lanes up to 60 yards |
You need a permit to use the range. Senior citizens (65 and older), active military and veterans are entitled to one free annual permit per household per calendar year.
Archers can purchase daily and annual permits online 24/7. For other options, download our archery range permit application (PDF) or call Visitor Services at 630-933-7248.
Annual permits are for the calendar year January – December.
DuPage resident
$30/year
Daily permit
$5/day
Nonresident
$50/year
Daily permit
$10/day
For the safety of our archers and other forest preserve patrons, crossbows are not allowed at the archery range. Arrows with broad heads are also forbidden at the range.
Crossbow archery is a popular sport and enjoyed by many archers, but Forest Preserve District rangers do not monitor this archery range. The District prohibits the use of crossbows at its archery range in order to ensure a safe and fun experience for all of our forest preserve patrons. Some ranges that allow crossbow archery — although not owned by the Forest Preserve District — are located a few miles from Blackwell Forest Preserve.
Archers use this range at their own risk.
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, you must follow these rules and regulations, which the Forest Preserve District may change at any time.
As a permitholder you agree to abide by these rules and regulations as well as all Forest Preserve District ordinances and administrative orders and state statutes. You also understand that the Forest Preserve District may fine you or revoke your permit without refunding your permit fee if you supply false information on your application or fail to comply with any rules, regulations, ordinances, orders or statutes.
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Ranges are open one hour after sunrise until sunset except on Wednesdays, when they open at 10 a.m.
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3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays through Aug. 27
(except July 2)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone: 630-933-7200
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: police@dupageforest.org
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