Kloempken Prairie
About Kloempken Prairie
After years of restoration, Kloempken Prairie is ecosystem abundant with wildlife. Enjoy access to an unpaved section of the Des Plaines River Trail here, but please note there is no parking on-site. Parking is available at the adjacent Big Bend Lake or Beck Lake forest preserves.
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