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.

Dozens of yellow lights from lightning bugs over a grassy area next to a wooden fence lining a roadway.

Full Moon: Firefly Hike

June 29, 2026 | 8:00 P.M TO 10:00 P.M

Join us for a naturalist-led hike where we look for fireflies under the light of the full moon.

A rainbow of sidewalk chalk lined up on pavement.

Sidewalk Chalk Contest

July 1, 2026 | 8:00 A.M TO 6:00 P.M

Let your creative side shine when you create your own sidewalk chalk masterpiece in our annual contest.

A closeup view of a someone writing in a nature journal while sitting in green grass.

Our Community Nature Journal

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

Use nature as a muse and get creative with nature journaling at Hidden Oaks.

The silhouette of a person standing in the dark pointing at a shooting star streaking across the star-filled sky.

Meteor shower activity really heats up in July

June 29, 2026 | Nature and wildlife

Shooting star activity will be heating up in July, with three meteor showers kicking off. A comet will also be visible in the night sky.

A person poses with her black and brown dog in a grassy open area.

Half-price 2026 dog park permits go on sale July 1

June 29, 2026 | Recreation

Half-price 2026 dog park permits will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, July 1. The permits can be used at all six Forest Preserve dog parks through the end of 2026.

A read and blue image that says July 4 sale and features person wearing a bald eagle shirt.

Celebrate the Fourth with a Forest Preserve merch sale

June 28, 2026 | Nature and wildlife

From June 28 to July 6, get 17.76% off shirts, hats, magnets and more at OutsiderThreads.com.

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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