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Amenities |
| Drinking Water |
| Picnic Tables |
| Public Parking |
| Toilets |
| Trails |
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Duck Farm |
Named for the well-known duck farm once operated on this property, Duck Farm features a 48-acre fenced off-leash Dog Exercise Area, scenic wetlands and a drinking fountain. |
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Location |
| Duck Farm Forest Preserve is located in northwest Lake County near Lake Villa and Lindenhurst. |
| The parking lot at this site is for Dog Exercise Area access only. A permit is required. [view on Google Maps] |
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History |
| In 1911, the Weber family started a duck farm at this site. At the height of its operation, more than 50,000 ducks resided on the farm. The Lake County Forest Preserves acquired the property in 1989. |
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The Natural Scene |
| Duck Farm offers scenic countryside and a safe haven for a variety of waterfowl and wildlife. The preserve features gently sloping topography dotted with dense woodlands and expansive prairies. Slough Lake is tucked within the preserve. A section of the preserve also connects to neighboring Sand Lake. |
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