Prairie Bluff Preserve

Location

Prairie Bluff Preserve is located on Renwick Road, east of Weber Road, in Crest Hill.

Phone

815-727-8700

Hours

8 a.m.-Sunset

Activities

Events

Preserve history

The 680-acre Prairie Bluff Preserve was acquired between 2006 and 2008.

The preserve is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which conserves more than 2,400 acres.

Prior to the District's acquisition of the land, it was part of the Illinois Department of Corrections' Stateville Correctional Center.

PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE ON THIS PRESERVE'S INTERACTIVE MAP

Natural resources

Prairie Bluff Preserve protects wetland habitat.

Habitat restoration is taking place at the preserve to protect and enhance its natural resources.

Amenities and activities

Trails

Prairie Bluff Preserve features 3.21 miles of paved trail, ideal for the following activities:

  • Biking
  • ​Hiking/running
  • In-line skating
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Picnicking

Picnicking

The preserve offers one picnic shelter for rental, Prairie Bluff Shelter, which has a permit capacity of 150 people.

 

Paved trail lined with grasses.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Vegetation with preserve shelter in background.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Paved trail leading up to bridge.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Preserve shelter surrounded by grasses.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Preserve shelter surrounded by grasses.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
American goldfinch perched on vegetation.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Viceroy butterfly sitting on yellow flower blooms.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Two goldenrod soldier bettles on a yellow flower bloom.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)