Kankakee Sands Preserve

Kankakee Sands sits between two Illinois Nature Preserves and offers visitors access to 2.5 miles of trails winding through unique landscapes.

Located in Wilmington, IL
555 Acres
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Arts & Culture
Arts and Culture
Beach Access
Bike Share Dock
Biking
Biodiversity
Birdwatching
Boat Rentals Available
Boating
Bus Parking
Calumet Heritage Area
Camping
Canoe or Kayak Rentals Available
Canoeing
Children's programs
Climbing
Community Science
Concessions
Cross-Country Skiing
Education
Education Center
Equipment Rentals
Family-Friendly
Field Trips
Fishing
Free Admission
Free Parking
Free Programs
Habitat Restoration
Hiking
Historical Connectiom
Historical Connection
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Kayaking
Native Plants
Nature Center
Parking
Paved Trails
Pet-Friendly
Picnic Shelter
Picnicking
Playground
Prairie
Public Transit Access
Restrooms
Running
Scenic View
Scenic Views
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Teacher Resources
Tours
Trail Running
Walking
Wetlands
Wildlife Viewing
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Overview

Located just south of Wilmington, this is one of Will County’s newer preserves that have been opened to the public. Restoration at Kankakee Sands is ongoing, as this preserve sits in a geologically-rare landscape formed thousands of years ago when a glacial lake covered the area.

Volunteer workdays are held throughout the year at Kankakee Sands to assist in management of the site’s natural resources.

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Kankakee Sands Preserve

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