Herrick Lake Forest Preserve Master Plan
Let Us Know What You Think!
Public Comment Period • Jan. 14 – Feb. 13, 2026
Take a look at the draft Herrick Lake Forest Preserve Master Plan and share your thoughts on the future of one of our most beloved preserves.
Over the past year, staff gathered input from visitors, neighbors, and partners to help shape a long‑term vision for restoration, recreation, and site improvements. Now we want to hear from you.
Explore the draft plan between now and Feb. 13, and then share your opinions in our online comment form.
Project Purpose
Individual forest preserve master plans were identified as an important initiative to undertake in the 2019 Districtwide Master Plan. Completing master plans for each preserve will improve the quality of all future projects in the preserves being planned, and will ensure support from the public, the District’s Board of Commissioners, and staff for all proposed improvements. These master plans will increase grant opportunities, assist with the budget process, as well as help prioritize and phase potential work.
The master planning process can be broken down into five overall phases: information gathering, analysis & goal development, master plan development, plan review & refinement, and final plan delivery. Once complete, the preserve master plans will be a document, complete with graphic plans and cost estimates for all proposed improvements. These plans will be used as a guide for future project development but will not be considered final construction plans.
Status: In Progress
Projected Timeline: The Master Planning process for Herrick Lake began in November of 2024. A draft master plan is now complete and available for public review and comment from Jan. 14 through Feb. 13, 2026. After the comment period closes, staff will incorporate feedback and prepare the final master plan.
Questions or Comments?
Contact Preserve Project Manager Matt Adams at 630-871-6424 or madams@dupageforest.org
