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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Trick or Treat in the Woods: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Experience the woods like never before in this Halloween-themed evening at Hidden Oaks.
Trout Season Celebration!
It’s fall trout season at Hidden Lakes, and we're opening the gates for some early-morning fishing.
Towards Just Learning Environments: Teaching and Learning With and About Native Peoples
Educators invited to training to gain knowledge and understanding of Native American history and contemporary experiences of Native Peoples.
Latest headlines
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Woods Walk fulfills Walking Club goals for group from Trinity Services
Group aiming to complete Woods Walk for first time as part of program that encourages making healthy choices.
Forest Preserve adds controlled burn alerts through Smart911
Residents can opt in to receive notifications when burns are planned nearby.
‘Absolute gem’: Rotary Club honored for role in Forest Preserve’s creation
Rotary Club's vision helped shape 100 years of preservation.
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.