Teale Woods Preserve
Location
Teale Woods Preserve is located on Center Street, south of Theodore Street, in Joliet. Street parking is available on Center Street.
Hours
8 a.m.-sunset
Trails
Teale Woods Trail
Phone
815-727-8700
Spanning 14 acres, Teale Woods Preserve protects forest habitat and reflects the legacy of naturalist Edwin Way Teale, a Joliet native who championed the importance of small “wild” spaces in everyday landscapes.
Exploring the preserve
Teale Woods features 0.3 mile of paved trail, ideal for biking, hiking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Flora and fauna
The preserve protects forest habitat that supports local plant and animal life.
Preserve history
Teale Woods Preserve was acquired in 1994. It is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which protects 2,600 acres.
Flora and fauna
The preserve protects forest habitat that supports local plant and animal life.
Preserve history
Teale Woods Preserve was acquired in 1994. It is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which protects 2,600 acres.
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Upcoming events
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Trail Club: September at Hadley Valley
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
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Summer Send-off Paddle
Say goodbye to summertime with a sunset paddle on Monee Reservoir.
Recycle Your Bicycle
Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle at one of five Forest Preserve visitor centers.
Latest headlines
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Wander at Will: Hitting the trail for Woods Walk
Woods Walk just kicked off its 24th year, and Meghan decided this is the year for her inaugural Woods Walk experience.
Nature curiosity: Why do squirrels bury nuts?
Squirrels stay busy in the fall collecting and burying nuts, but all for good reason.
Recycle Your Bicycle program begins Sept. 12
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Frequently asked questions
Electric-assist bicycles are allowed within the preserves as long as they meet certain requirements. The bikes must:
- Be low speed (an electric motor of less than 750 watts).
- Have a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour.
- Have functional pedals.
- Have a rider who is 16 years of age or older.
Per the District's General Use Ordinance, persons riding a bicycle must conform to federal and state bicycle laws.
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.