Lambs Woods

Location

Lambs Woods is located on Bruce Road, west of Farrell Road, in Lockport.

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Hours

8 a.m.-sunset

Phone

815-727-8700

Activities

Geocaching

Lambs Woods in Lockport offers a quiet pocket of forest within an urban setting, providing a place to pause and reconnect with nature close to home. At 75 acres, its small size and wooded character make it ideal for a peaceful escape from surrounding development.

Planning your visit

Lambs Woods is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year except Christmas.

Amenities and activities

Lambs Woods includes a parking lot and a latrine. Visitors can enjoy informal exploration and nature observation within the wooded landscape.

How to keep squirrels off bird feeders

It's not easy, but there are some techniques you can use to try to keep squirrels from eating all the food at your bird feeders.

Dinner with a praying mantis

Sometimes, we like to get up close and personal with nature in its most raw form.

The road to 24,000 acres

The Forest Preserve District sprouted up in 1926 and has continued to save land from development.

Flora and fauna

Lambs Woods protects forest habitat that supports a variety of woodland plant and animal species adapted to an urban environment.

Preserve history

The preserve was acquired in 1971 and is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which protects more than 2,600 acres.

A full moon and starry sky seen behind bare tree branches.

Four Rivers Story Trail: ‘Millie Fleur Saves the Night’

November 1, 2026 | 8:00 A.M TO 11:59 P.M

Follow the Woodland Loop Trail while reading the beautifully illustrated “Millie Fleur Saves the Night.”

A paved trail through a forest in fall, with leaves in yellow.

Trail Club: November at Hammel Woods

November 1, 2026 | 9:00 A.M TO 10:00 A.M

Trail Club is back this fall, and in November we will be meeting Sunday mornings at Hammel Woods.

A child sitting at a table building something out of LEGOs.

LEGO Brick Nature Creations

November 1, 2026 | 10:00 A.M TO 4:00 P.M

Challenge yourself to create your own nature-themed LEGO brick builds at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.

A full moon in the night sky with tree branches lining the image.

Day & Night: New exhibit explores a forest around the clock

October 29, 2026 | Programs and events

Large replica oak trees are focal point of exhibit built by staff at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.

A group of people stand in a line and cut a ribbon to open a new trail.

New trail segment links 'two jewels' in eastern Will County

October 27, 2026 | Preserves and trails

New section of trail connects Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.

A paved trail partially covered with fallen leaves. Trees and bushes in shades of green, yellow and orange line the trail.

Find your stride with Trail Club at Hammel Woods in November

October 27, 2026 | Programs and events

Our fall Trail Club will wind down in November with Sunday morning walks at Hammel Woods.

Frequently asked questions

There are many opportunities to volunteer with us. Visit the volunteer information page for more information.

Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions: Concealed Carry page for information about firearms in the District's forest preserves and visitor centers.

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