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Toboggan
Swallow Cliff Toboggan Run
Swallow Cliff
Toboggan Slides in immediate danger of demolition. If you wish to
express your opinions about losing this historic treasure of the
Southwest suburbs, call or write to the Cook County Forest Preserve
District, 536 N. Harlem, River Forest, IL 60305 Attention: Steven Bylina,
Superintendent. Telephone # 708-771-1510.
Go to
http://www.fpdcc.com/ for more information.
Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity at Moraine Valley
Community College recently helped write letters to the Cook County Board
of Commissioners to persuade them to save the Slides. Their website is:
www.morainevalley.edu//ptk/default.htm.
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
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.
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.
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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