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P.A. Nehring Preserve

This forest preserve is nestled in DeKalb’s urban setting. The original 28 acres is about half floodplain forest. Large Oak, Maple, Basswood, Cottonwood and Elm persist but, just as in most of Northern Illinois.  There is a nice bloom of spring ground flora here, and a stretch of the Kishwaukee River along the west boundary. This forest preserve has picnic areas, a picnic shelter, hiking trails and open greenspace. In 2019 an additional 14 acres of floodplain was acquired along the original south boundary and a future trail will connect to the DeKalb Park District Nature Trail.

FACILITIES AND RECREATION

  • 28 Acres
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Areas
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Open Playfield
  • Open Air Shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Water

Forest Preserve Maps

 

 

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve

380 Bethany Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-895-7191

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve

380 Bethany Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-895-7191

This forest preserve is nestled in DeKalb’s urban setting. The original 28 acres is about half floodplain forest. Large Oak, Maple, Basswood, Cottonwood and Elm persist but, just as in most of Northern Illinois.  There is a nice bloom of spring ground flora here, and a stretch of the Kishwaukee River along the west boundary. This forest preserve has picnic areas, a picnic shelter, hiking trails and open greenspace. In 2019 an additional 14 acres of floodplain was acquired along the original south boundary and a future trail will connect to the DeKalb Park District Nature Trail.

FACILITIES AND RECREATION

  • 28 Acres
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Areas
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Open Playfield
  • Open Air Shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Water

Forest Preserve Maps

 

 

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