We've Moved
On Friday, October 14, our General Offices at 2000 North Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville officially closed, reopening at the new location at 1899 West Winchester Road in Libertyville on Monday, October 17. Map it.
Our new General Offices houses nearly 100 Forest Preserve staff responsible for administration, planning, natural resources, land acquisition, public information, education and registration, as well as a public meeting room. The Lake County Discovery Museum's exhibits and staff will be moving to this location in the near future. See History section below for details.
Our Operations and Public Safety Facility in Lindenhurst houses nearly 45 Forest Preserve staff responsible for preserve maintenance, construction operations, natural resources and public safety.
Public Services
Although many everyday transactions can be handled on our website, such as picnic shelter reservations, Dog Exercise Area, equestrian and other permits - if you'd like to handle these things in person, our customer service staff will be happy to help. You'll find them on the first floor of our General Offices in Libertyville and at our Operations and Public Safety Facility in Lindenhurst.
Office Hours
General Offices: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 847-367-6640, fax 847-367-6649.
Operations and Public Safety Facility: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 847-968-3411, fax 847-245-3051.
Both facilities are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Preserve Hours
Most forest preserves are open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Ryerson Woods, Lake County Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center, Independence Grove, and the Fox River Marina. |
