When is Forest Glen Woods open?
Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.
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ParkForest Glen
Forest Glen Woods
- 4.6689 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
Forest Glen Woods is a quiet, spacious nature preserve offering peaceful woodland trails and abundant wildlife viewing. Visit for serene nature walks, photography opportunities, and picnic spots — expect well-marked paths, canopy shade, and a restorative forest atmosphere close to the city.
Quick answers
Forest Glen Woods in short
When is the best time to visit Forest Glen Woods?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Forest Glen Woods indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Forest Glen Woods?
5420 N Forest Glen Ave,Chicago, IL 60630.
Right now · 5:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Outdoors
57°
Overcast
- Feels
- 57°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 6pm
57° - 7pm
56° - 8pm55°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–8 PM
Where and how
- 1 Forest Glen Woods
- 2 LaBagh Woods · 15 min
- 3 Edgebrook Woods · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 689 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Relaxation
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Forest Glen
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time