Joe Orr Woods Forest Preserve covers 95 acres in Chicago Heights and offers 2.5 miles of crushed-stone trails through mature oak-hickory woodland. The preserve includes a picnic shelter, drinking water, and restrooms, making it convenient for daily use. A central pond supports fishing and attracts migrating waterfowl. The preserve’s 20-acre prairie restoration provides open views and seasonal wildflowers. Its location along Joe Orr Road places it within a mile of Halsted Street shopping and the Metra Electric Line, allowing residents to walk or bike to errands and commute without a car. The forest’s buffer of trees also reduces road noise for nearby neighborhoods, while the trails serve as a direct off-street route for runners and cyclists training for longer distances.
Joe Orr Woods Forest Preserve currently has 4 single family homes for sale and 1 lot for sale.