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| Formation | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Purpose | Preservation, restoration, education and recreation (of open space in Lake County, IL) |
| Headquarters | Libertyville, IL |
Region served | Lake County, IL |
Main organ | Lake County Board |
| Website | lcfpd |
Lake County Forest Preserves (also called Lake County Forest Preserve District, or LCFPD) is a governmental organization that purchases land and oversees the use of such public open-space in Lake County, Illinois.[1] It is a member of Chicago Wilderness.[2]
The board of directors is also the board of Lake County. The directors are voted into office, and represent their respective districts in Lake County.
Recreational activities provided by the organization's land includes biking on trails, paddling, dog parks, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, winter sports, and many more.
- ^ "About Lake County". Lake County. Archived from the original on 23 September 2004. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "Chicago Wilderness members". Chicago Wilderness. Retrieved 5 January 2014.