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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Ghost of Nature’s Past: The Barn Owl
Visit Plum Creek Nature Center for an evening of science and mystery as we dissect owl pellets and learn about the barn owl.
Day & Night: Early Bird Twilight Trek
Spend a peaceful morning watching the sky transition from night to day while walking the trails around Four Rivers.
Meet a Beekeeper
Visit Plum Creek Nature Center to meet local beekeeper Dade Bradley to learn all the buzz about the art of beekeeping.
Latest headlines
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Fall colors steal the show in October photo contest
Seasonal landscape at Hammel Woods captured by Matthew Dunn of Bolingbrook.
Blast from the past: See 18th-century weaponry demonstrations at Isle a la Cache
Program aims to be an immersive look at 18th-century life.
Day & Night: New exhibit explores a forest around the clock
Large replica oak trees are focal point of exhibit built by staff at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
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.