Lyons Woods Forest Preserve, Waukegan, IL

Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan spans over 400 acres and features a 1.5-mile paved trail that connects to the Des Plaines River Trail, allowing residents to bicycle or walk between multiple forest preserves without leaving the network. The preserve includes a dog-friendly off-leash area, a playground, and picnic shelters equipped with grills and tables. A 0.6-mile boardwalk leads through a sedge meadow and past a 17-acre wetland that supports waterfowl and wading birds. The site also contains a sledding hill and cross-country ski routes when snow cover is sufficient. Its location along the Des Plaines River corridor places it within a short drive of downtown Waukegan, the Metra Union Pacific-North Line station, and the Waukegan National Airport, while Route 41 provides direct access to shopping centers and Interstate 94.

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Location

City Waukegan

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,532

House –

Townhouse –

Condo $399,900