Cook County intends to keep most of its forest preserves open during the state’s stay-at-home order, but that could change quickly if visitors don’t abide by safe distancing and other public health guidelines, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Sunday.
The majority of the county’s 70,000 acres of preserves remain accessible, though all public buildings, restrooms, visitor centers and campgrounds are closed. All programming and permitted events have been canceled through May 11, and the forest preserve district’s five nature centers have been temporarily shuttered, officials said.
Preckwinkle said forest preserve staff and police are keeping a close eye on the preserves to make sure people aren’t gathering in groups.
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