Raccoon Grove Forest Preserve, Monee, IL

Raccoon Grove Forest Preserve in Monee spans 229 acres of oak-hickory woodland and open prairie along Thorn Creek. The preserve maintains 3.5 miles of crushed-limestone trails that connect to the 9.1-mile Thorn Creek Trail system, allowing residents direct access for walking, running, and cycling. A 1.25-mile equestrian trail loops through the western section, and a public equestrian staging area with trailer parking is located off Ridgeland Avenue. Picnic shelters and restrooms sit near the main entrance on Governors Highway, and an archery range is available by permit. The preserve borders the Metra Electric Line’s University Park station, giving commuters a short drive to weekday service into downtown Chicago. Wildlife sightings include white-tailed deer, great horned owls, and seasonal warblers along the creek corridor. The combination of maintained trails, equestrian facilities, and regional transit links makes the preserve a practical outdoor amenity for households seeking daily recreation and exercise options.

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City Monee

State Illinois

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Taxes $10,062

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