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[Chi-Sky21]

Originally Posted by sentinel

The individual grove/park/preserve entrances are closed, but you can still park on dedicated parking areas alongside certain roads, such as along 95th near Maple Lake, certain areas along Archer Ave, 107th along Saganashkee Slough, etc.

I don't recommend parking on the side of Archer at night in that area unless you have a death wish , people run off the road there a lot. You can always camp at Bullfrog lake if you want. You talking about Imperial Oak brewery? Hit that place up after bikerides all the time.

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

I don't recommend parking on the side of Archer at night in that area unless you have a death wish , people run off the road there a lot.

you might also cross paths with Resurrection Mary.

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

I don't recommend parking on the side of Archer at night in that area unless you have a death wish , people run off the road there a lot. You can always camp at Bullfrog lake if you want. You talking about Imperial Oak brewery? Hit that place up after bikerides all the time.

I meant pullover driveways that lead into smaller preserves, not along the street, sorry should have clarified. Yes, Archer is notoriously dangerous at night. IO brewery is a great little oasis there that I frequent. Too much maybe?

There's also a really nice parking lot off 95th, on the north side of Maple Lake that is great for stargazing at night.

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

you might also cross paths with Resurrection Mary.

Ooohh, I know of many many stories.

Point is, I personally think it's fantastic that such a quiet place is getting recognition, a little validation that natural areas have significant value in large, urbanized settings.