Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, Hanover Park, IL

Mallard Lake Forest Preserve covers 423 acres in Hanover Park and includes a 39-acre lake that supports fishing, non-motorized boating, and seasonal ice skating. The preserve maintains 3.2 miles of crushed limestone trails that connect to the regional Salt Creek Greenway Trail, allowing residents to reach neighboring preserves without driving. Picnic shelters, a playground, and a boat launch are clustered near the main parking area, while an archery range is located on the western side of the property. Native prairie and oak woodland surround the lake, providing habitat for waterfowl and songbirds that are visible from the shoreline path. The preserve sits less than one mile from the Hanover Park Metra station on the Milwaukee District-West line and is bordered by arterial roads that connect to Interstate 390 within five minutes, making weekday commutes and weekend errands straightforward.

Boating Canoeing Dog Park Fishing Hiking Paths Kayaking Picnic Area