Forest Preserve District of Cook County 1.3

Forest Preserve District of Cook County - The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is the nation's largest and oldest f

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The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is the nation's largest and oldest forest preserve system. Established in 1914, the District's mission is to “acquire…and holds lands…for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauties…and to restore, restock protect and preserve the natural forests and such lands together with their flora and fauna…in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure, and recreation of the public…” Our environmental education and outdoor preservation initiatives serve to further that mission on a daily basis.As the largest landowner in Cook County, holding more than 68,000 acres of land in trust for its citizens, the District's attractions, programming and services are second-to-none. The District is the landowner of the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden, and also owns and operates six nature centers throughout the County. With 10 golf courses, four driving ranges, three aquatic centers, 10 sledding hills, five snowmobiling areas, 263 picnic groves, forty lakes and ponds, and 300 miles of paved and unpaved trails for our visitors to enjoy, the District is the premier provider of safe, enjoyable and affordable family fun in northeastern Illinois.

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