There are 40 individual forest preserves for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of Winnebago County, as well as for education and recreation.
The forest preserves provide over 9,500 acres of property for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Lush woods, picturesque streams, dramatic cliffs and dells, unspoiled prairies and native wildlife are treasures to be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages.
Hiking, camping, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, bird watching and cross-country skiing are recreational activities available at sites throughout the county.
wcfpd preserves –
- Atwood Homestead
- Blackhawk Springs
- Carl & Lois Klehm
- Clayton Andrews
- Colored Sands
- Deer Run
- Espenscheid Memorial
- Four Lakes
- Fuller Memorial
- Hartley Memorial
- Headquarters
- Hinchliff Memorial
- Hononegah
- Indian Hills
- J. Norman Jensen
- Kieselburg
- Kilbuck Bluffs
- Kishwaukee Gorge North
- Kishwaukee Gorge South
- Kishwaukee River
- Laona Heights
- Ledges
- Macktown
- McKiski
- Millrace Isle
- Oak Ridge
- Pecatonica River
- Pecatonica Wetlands
- Rockford Rotary
- Roland Olson
- Severson Dells
- Seward Bluffs
- Sugar River
- Sugar River Alder
- Trailside
- Trask Bridge
- Two Rivers
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Kieselburg
Kieselburg Forest Preserve is primarily a flat and open piece of land with some wooded areas. It is the site of one of the District’s largest prairie restoration projects. Other attractions are a model airplane flying field especially for radio controlled model airplanes and two soccer fields.
Acres: 211
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: No
Picnic Tables: 77
Shelterhouses: 2
Black Willow Springs: Wood shelter, 200 max. people, 15 tables, 90 seats, No electricity, No vehicle access.
Red Cedar Ridge: Wood shelter, 200 max. people, 20 tables, 120 seats, No electricity, No vehicle access.
Playground Equipment: No
Ball Fields: Yes
Soccer Fields: Yes
Flying Field: Yes
Horseback Trails: No
Hiking Trails(miles): 2.9
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 0
Canoe Access: No
18 Hole Golf Course: No
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: Soccer Field, Model Airplane Flying Field
Donated Land: No
Natural Areas: Yes
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
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Location - 5801 Swanson Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
7.5 miles north from Rockford on 51 to Swanson Road, east 1/2 mile.
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