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Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve)

Name: Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve)
Address: N. Arlington Heights Rd. north of E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village / Cook County, IL 60007, Chicago, IL, US

Large Cook County forest preserve with paved trails, fishing waters and an elk pasture. Grounds are free; boat rentals cost money.

IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Preserve entry is free. Year-round hours sunrise to sunset. Boat rentals and some amenities are paid separately.

📍 Elk Grove Village · N. Arlington Heights Rd. north of E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village / Cook County, IL 60007

🕑 Year-round: sunrise to sunset

Official source ↗ · Last checked 2026-11-05

HOW WE VERIFIED

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