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Kaptur Administrative Center
8999 W. 123rd Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
708-671-3700
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Palos Park Area Attractions

Forest Preserve  | Cross Country Ski | Horseback Riding | Fishing & Boating


 

Winter In Palos

Cook County Forest Preserve Sledding and Coasting
When snow conditions are suitable, some areas are designated for sledding and coasting. Sledding and Coasting Hills With Lighting (Hours: 8 A.M. - 10 P.M). More information: http://fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=52

Swallow Cliff Woods: Route 83 and Mannheim Road, Palos Park

Area Snowmobile information: http://fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=53

Cross Country Skiing
Palos and Sag Valley Divisions
Numerous locations in the Cook County Forest Preserve District sites between Archer Ave. and 135th Street, Willow Springs and Palos Park areas. Length: 30+ miles. Cook County cross country ski information: http://fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=40

Swallow Cliff Cross Country Skiing
The rolling terrain of the Swallow Cliff area offers excellent skiing for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Swallow Cliff provides a warming shelter and heated rest rooms. This area is located near the intersection of Illinois Route 83 and U.S. Highway 45, just west of Palos Park. Map of Cross Country Ski Trails at Camp Sagawau: http://fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=40

 

Cook County Forest Preserve District
GENERAL INFORMATION 

Get your FPDCC Picnic Permits On-Line
www.fpdcc.com

For maps and information on trails, summer or winter sports, outdoor recreation and nature programs, contact the the General Headquarters:

Telephones (773) 261-8400 (city) (708) 366-9420 (suburban)
For Hearing Impaired: (708) 771-1190

In case of emergency contact the Forest Preserve police at:
1 (708) 771-1000

Link to the Unofficial Cook County Forest Preserve Website. Includes maps.

 

Horseback Riding
Fitzjoy Farm
12211 South LaGrange Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-7977
Hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM   Fitzjoy Farm is the premier stable in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago adjacent to Cook County riding trails. We offer certified training in Dressage, Show Jumping, Beginner as well as Advanced Riding Lessons in English and Western. Children's lessons and educational day camps are also offered through out the year. The facility has a large indoor arena, multiple turnout pens, broodmare foaling facility, as well as 2 round training pens. Kathy Fitzpatrick is a AQHA Professional Horseman with numerous champions trained. Lisa Harders is a Certified third Level Dressage trainer and Sharon Taylor has the prestigious BHSI certification (From the UK) and trains and rides show jumpers and upper level Dressage. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available from all of our instructors. There is much we have to offer to fit your level of horsemanship abilities.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Other: riding lessons/all disciplines
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Trails (miles: 45+)
The facility is adjacent to the Cook County Forest Preserve trails.
Horse Breed Specialization: Friesian; Palomino; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $340/month. Includes: Daily stall cleaning, feeding twice a day.. Hay & grain
Full Service: $1000/month. Includes: along with regular service turnout, training and grooming
Extra Boarding Services: Grooming / transportation services available
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult, Minimum age: 5, School horses available: 8
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; Gymkhana/ custom for the rider. Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Long Pants, no shorts
Horse Shows: Annual open shows, student shows, evening jumping jackpots, fun and game shows. 
Additional Special Information:  Fitzjoy offers riding experience for all level of riders, Novice to expert. We are a casual, fun stable that still maintains a professional and competitive attitude. We are especially safety conscious in every aspect of horsemanship, with everyone willing to lend a helping hand. We are a family and welcome you to join us, once you're here, you won't want to leave.
 


Fishing and Boating
Fishing license and stamps may be purchased on-line through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Ice Fishing Information: http://fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=46

Tampier Lake
Located at 131st and Wolf Road. You can rent canoes and rowboats from the Forest Preserve District between May and October. Tampier Lake is a favorite lake. The people there tend to be fishing, boating or picnicking. Fish in this lake include: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Sunfish, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Bullhead Catfish, Carp, Channel Catfish and White Bass.

Saganashkee Slough
One of the great outlet rivers during the Ice Age, Saganashkee Slough is now shallow lake that is good for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Located on 107th Street between 104th Avenue and Rt 83, this area is closed to boating from October 1st, through May 15th for waterfowl migration. There are two entrances to the preserve, the entrance nearest Rt 83 has a trailerable boat ramp. The other entrance has several muddy shores that are fine for launching carry-in boats. There is a fishing wall just off 104th Ave for handicapped fishing access at the dam. (Overflow empties into the Cal-Sag channel, which is less than 100 feet away.) Boating information: Private canoes, rowboats allowed. Gas-powered motors prohibited. 1 ramp with concrete to water level, gravel base under water at edge of ramp. Fish in this lake include: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Bullhead Catfish, Sunfish, Carp.

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Locations
Kaptur Administrative Center 

708-671-3700
8999 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
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Recreation Department
708-671-3760
8901 W. 123rd Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
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Library
708-448-1530
12330 Forest Glen
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
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Website

Police Department
708-671-3770
8999 W. 123rd Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
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Fire Department
708-448-0369
8815 W. 123rd Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
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Village Email
Mayor:
John F. Mahoney
♦  Village Clerk: Carol Bryson
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Village Administrator: Rick Boehm
♦  Police Chief: Joe Miller
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Fire Chief:
Steven J. Carr
♦  Recreation Depart: Nicole Marxman
♦  Library Information

Village Commissioners
♦  Treasurer: Mary A. O'Connor
♦  Public Works: Nicole Milovich-Walters
♦  Police: Dan Polk
♦  Building: James Pavlatos

Phone
  Village Office: 708-671-3700
  Emergency: 911
  Village Fax: 708-448-9542
  Police Main: 708-671-3770
  Fire Main: 708-448-0369
  Recreation Dept: 708-671-3760
  Library: 708-448-1530
  Village Administrator: 708-671-3702
  Village Clerk: 708-671-3706
  Billing Department: 708-
448-2700
  Building Department: 708-671-3730
  Public Works Department: 708-
671-3721
  Utility Department: 708-671-3721
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