Veterans Woods

Location

Veterans Woods has two access points:

Roy F. Hassert Grove is located on Joliet Road, east of Route 53/Bolingbrook Drive, in Romeoville.

Traders Corner is located on Joliet Road, east of Route 53/Bolingbrook Drive, in Romeoville.

Phone

815-727-8700

Hours

8 a.m.-Sunset

Activities

Preserve history

The 77-acre Veterans Woods was acquired in 1966.

The preserve is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which conserves more than 2,400 acres.

Veterans Woods has two access areas, Roy F. Hassert Grove and Traders Corners. Both are located on Joliet Road, east of Route 53/Bolingbrook Drive in Romeoville.

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Natural resources

Veterans Woods protects forest habitat.

The preserve is home to a variety of plant species, including the yellow trout lily and oaks.

Amenities and activities

Trails

Veterans Woods features a 0.33-mile paved trail, ideal for the following activities:

  • Biking
  • Hiking/running
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing

Picnicking

There are two picnic shelters available for rental:

Geocaching

Permits are available for geocaching at Veterans Woods.

Paved trail lined with grasses and trees.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Paved trail lined with grasses.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Paved trail lined with grasses.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Bridge along a paved trail.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Field with trees in the background.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Trees with leaves displaying fall colors.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
Viceroy butterfly sitting on a flower bloom.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)
Musk thistle flower bloom with insects.
(Photo by Anthony Schalk)