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August 20, 2008
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Preserves
Espensheid Memorial Forest Preserve

Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve is accessible from Perryville Road. This 60-acre tract of mature bur oaks and brushy woodlands was donated to the District in 1979. Attractions at this preserve are picnic areas, a shelterhouse and canoe access.
  Espenscheid
  PRESERVE INFORMATION

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* Top 18 preserves

Acres: 60
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: No
Picnic Tables: 28
Shelterhouses: 1
Shady Oaks: Wood shelter, 80 max. people, 8 tables, 48 seats, No electricity, No vehicle access, 1 large grill.
Playground Equipment: No
Ball Fields: No
Horseback Trails: No
Hiking Trails(miles): 1.6
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 0
Canoe Access: Yes
18 Hole Golf Course: No
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: Horseshoe Pits, Mountain Bike Trail
Donated Land: Yes
Natural Areas: No
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
TRAIL MAP
Download a printable trail map here.
PANORAMIC VIEWS LOCATION

SHELTERHOUSES

Shady Oaks Shelterhouse
Shady Oaks

Map 4800 South Perryville Road <br>Cherry Valley, IL 61016

3 miles southeast of Rockford city limits on South Perryville Road.

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