Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Crete, IL

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve covers 891 acres in southern Crete Township and features 5.3 miles of trails through mature oak woodlands, restored prairies, and wetlands. The preserve maintains a 2.5-mile equestrian trail separate from the hiking paths, plus a 1.5-mile paved loop that accommodates bicycles. Picnic shelters, restrooms, and a playground sit near the main entrance on Goodenow Road, while an archery range and model-airplane field occupy designated zones farther inside the property. Two fishing ponds stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources draw local anglers year-round. The site lies three miles south of Crete’s downtown business district and within a 15-minute drive of both Interstate 57 and U.S. Route 30, providing quick access to regional shopping and commuting routes without direct exposure to heavy traffic.

Camping Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Paths Ice Skating Rink Picnic Area

Location

City Crete

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $1,585

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