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The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

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News Updates

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  • ​FPWC has completed a 40-acre restoration project at Funderburg Forest Preserve, funded by the ComEd Green Region Grant through Openlands. Click here to read the full press release. 

  • Join us April 26 for the Arbor Day Tree Planting at Kishwaukee Gorge North! This event is part of the $50,000 subgrant by The Morton Arboretum. Click here to read more about this project.​

  • Preserve gates are open! Click here to explore all your preserves have to offer. Trail maps can be found here.

  • We are hiring! Click here to explore the variety of full-time and seasonal positions available. 

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Reservations and Purchases 

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Explore
The
Forest Preserves

44 preserves, over 100 miles of hiking trails, three campgrounds, three golf courses. Endless possibilities.

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Camp with us!

Campgrounds provide paved access roads, running water, electric hookups, restrooms, and dump stations.

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2025 Events!

Discover the nature of life and get outside with us!

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Golf with us!

Enjoy your round amongst the best golf experiences in Illinois! 
Play the preserves: Atwood | Ledges | Macktown

Our Mission Statement:

"The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing and promoting Winnebago County's natural heritage for the environmental, educational, and recreational benefit of present and future generations."

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5500 Northrock Drive | Rockford, IL 61103

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Tel: 815-877-6100

Email: FPWC@winnebagoforest.org

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