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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