E-mail us to find out more. The Forest Preserves provide an excellent site for a family or corporate picnic. Most sites provide covered shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, parking, sports fields, fishing and hiking. For locations of these Preserves, please see our District map . The Forest Preserve requires a fee for the reserved use of picnic shelters and open areas by groups of 25 or more.
Additional services are available from licensed vendors.
This 304-acre preserve is located at 26034 N. Roberts Road, Barrington, south of Route 176 and two miles west of Route 59. The site is currently under renovation, and most facilities are closed to the public. Boat storage is still available. Call 381-0669 for more information. The Fox River Forest Preserve has a 190-slip marina nestled between two channels in oneof the most beautiful natural harbors on the Fox River.