Grassy Lake Forest Preserve

Welcome to a place of rolling hills, oak forests, moraines, and marshes, the Grassy Lake Forest Preserve. Portions of the Wagner Fen, a state dedicated nature preserve which is home 8 endangered species including the beaked spike rush and bog violet. The Forest Preserve district and the Citizens for Conservation group have worked tirelessly to help preserve restore the Wag Fen as well as try to eliminate the threat of invasive species.

The Flint Creek also runs through this preserve, it is one of the healthier streams not only in Lake County but in the entire State of Illinois. The preserve also offers multi-purpose trails for hikers and skiers but bicycles are not allowed here. Come on out and explore.