Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves is a governmental agency dedicated to protecting natural resources while providing educational, recreational and cultural opportunities.

Recreational activities provided by the organization's land includes biking on trails, paddling, dog parks, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, winter sports, and many more.

She then organized a countywide public vote to create a Lake County Forest preserve district.

As of then, Lake County Forest Preserve District was legally established in circuit court.

In 1961 the first forest preserve opened in Lake County; Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth.