Deer Grove Forest Preserve

Great place for a big party or wedding reception!

Located in the high Deer Park IL forest preserve, these numbers “spots” are huge. Covered stone structure with several picnic tables. We backed up a few food and beverage trucks, set up a huge tent, s...

Great place for a big party or wedding reception!

Located in the high Deer Park IL forest preserve, these numbers “spots” are huge. Covered stone structure with several picnic tables. We backed up a few food and beverage trucks, set up a huge tent, s...

Great hiking trails

The map you can print out is not very accurate. We walked the entire loop plus some other routes within the loop. It’s cement, crushed gravel and dirt trails. Where hiking shoes. It was a fun...

Great hiking trails

The map you can print out is not very accurate. We walked the entire loop plus some other routes within the loop. It’s cement, crushed gravel and dirt trails. Where hiking shoes. It was a fun...

the perfect place to forest bathe (shinrin-yoku)

The east and west sections offer entirely different experiences -- the west side less developed and more "natural". Both are worth visiting at any time of year. Bring your binoculars for bird watchi...