Sugar Creek Administration Center
Location
Sugar Creek Administration Center is located at 17540 W. Laraway Road, west of Route 52, in Joliet.
Hours
Visitor center
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Preserve
8 a.m.-sunset
Trails
Sugar Creek Nature Trail
Wauponsee Glacial Trail
Phone
815-727-8700
Sugar Creek Administration Center serves as the main office for the Forest Preserve District and provides visitors with access to permits, publications and nearby outdoor recreational opportunities.
Located within Sugar Creek Preserve and adjacent to the Wauponsee Glacial Trail, the administration center has been recognized as a model of environmentally conscious design. The facility earned Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) recognition for its sustainable features, including photovoltaic cells and recycled building materials.
The administration center offers:
- Camping, dog park and picnic permit sales
- Free District publications and trail maps
- Convenient access to the surrounding preserve and trail system
- The facility is accessible, dog friendly and open to the public free of charge.
Explore the preserve
The surrounding preserve and trail system provide opportunities for year-round recreation.
Horse trailer parking is available for equestrian visitors using the Wauponsee Glacial Trail.
Upcoming events
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Migratory Bird Hike at Lake Renwick
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Feeling Squirrely Hike
The squirrels are busy preparing for winter, so join us for a hike as we look for them along the trails.
Pumpkin Smash
Bring your pumpkins to Plum Creek Nature Center to smash and bash your them to help save the Earth!
Latest headlines
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2027 Forest Preserve budget includes lower tax rate
The $91.81 million budget is balanced and continues recent trend of lowering property tax rate.
K-9 officer joins Forest Preserve Police Department
Barny, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, is trained in search and tracking, narcotics detection and article search.
Forest Preserve wins awards for restoration, land acquisition projects
The awards recognize projects at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve.
Frequently asked questions
There are many opportunities to volunteer with us. Visit the volunteer information page for more information.
Yes, but a permit is required along with a $25-per-hour fee. To obtain a permit, an application should be completed and sent to [email protected].
The Forest Preserve District of Will County does not provide rehabilitation services or support for animals found on District or private property.
The state of Illinois provides guidance on its Wildlife Illinois website, including a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
In addition, there are regional wildlife rehabilitation centers in other counties that may be of assistance including the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn and Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation in Barrington.
If you find an injured bird, you can call Chicago Bird Collision Monitors at 773-988-1867 (you cannot text). The agency is staffed by volunteers who might be available to transport the injured bird to a rehabilitation facility.
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.