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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Roland Olson
Roland Olson is 127-acres which were once a polo complex. Today it is a favorite spot for hiking, picnicking, equestrian trails and soccer. A paved recreation path is accessible directly from the Roland Olson preserve.
Acres: 127
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: No
Picnic Tables: 49
Shelterhouses: 1
Stuga: 500 max. people, 15 tables, 90 seats, Electricity, Vehicle access, Electricity plug-in only.
Playground Equipment: Yes
Ball Fields: Yes
Horseback Trails: Yes
Hiking Trails(miles): 1.5
Soccer Fields: Yes
Horse Arena: Yes
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 0
Canoe Access: No
18 Hole Golf Course: No
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: Soccer Fields, Horse Area
Donated Land: Yes
Natural Areas: No
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
Trail Map
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Location - 9669 Atwood Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
3 miles east of Roscoe on Burr Oak Road, south ½ mile on Atwood Road.
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