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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See you at the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon!

Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.