Veterans Woods

About Veterans Woods

The 77-acre Veterans Woods was acquired in 1966.

The preserve is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which conserves more than 2,400 acres.

Traders Corner is one of two access areas to the preserve. The other access area is Roy F. Hassert Grove in Romeoville.

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Jean Franczyk

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.