Forest Preserves
Camping
Whether you’re staying in a tent, a cabin, a bunkhouse or an RV, you’ll get an immersive, round-the-clock nature experience - a chance to he…
Forest Preserves
Golf
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s 10 golf courses and four driving ranges offer something for every golfer. Beautifully well-mai…
Department of Revenue
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application
The Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Co…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Maps and Geospatial Data
Cook Central: Centralizing Maps, Apps, and Data
From property and boundary data, to transportation, social service, and environmental data,…
Transportation and Highways
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federally mandated program established under Section 402 of the Clean Water…
Forest Preserves
Picnic Grove Permits
The Forest Preserves have approximately 297 picnic groves (191 with shelters) available for public use.Link to the Forest Preserves Picnic P…
Forest Preserves
Recreation
The Cook County Forest Preserves offer opportunities for a wide variety of recreation, including:
Forest Preserves
Special Event and Athletic Event Permits
Forest Preserves issues permits for use of groves for special events (such as festivals, performances, or fundraisers) and athletic/sporting…
Forest Preserves
Trails
There are more than 100 miles of paved bicycle trails and over 200 miles of multi-use trails in the Forest Preserves.Link to the Forest Pres…