Indian Road Woods Forest Preserve, Lincolnwood, IL

Indian Road Woods Forest Preserve spans approximately 94 acres of oak-hickory woodland and open prairie along the North Shore Channel in Lincolnwood. The preserve features a 1.2-mile paved multi-use trail suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling, plus a 0.4-mile natural-surface loop through mature hardwood forest. Picnic shelters, grills, and a small parking lot accommodate groups, while a dog-friendly policy allows leashed pets on designated paths. Birders regularly observe warblers, woodpeckers, and waterfowl along the channel shoreline. The preserve connects via the North Branch Trail to the larger Cook County Forest Preserve system, extending recreational options beyond Lincolnwood’s municipal boundaries. Its location places residents within a five-minute drive of the Edens Expressway and Metra’s Union Pacific North Line, and within walking distance of several neighborhood parks and the Lincolnwood Town Center retail corridor.

Location

City Lincolnwood

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $8,580

House $589,450

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