Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1

About

Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1 is a picnic area in Chicago, IL, at 5420 N Forest Glen Ave.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 89 Google reviews.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. And if it does not suit, 17 more picnic areas in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other picnic areas in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 89 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Easy to pair with a second stop
17 other picnic areas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this picnic area posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.

Planning a visit

General guidance for picnic areas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Tables, grills and shade set aside for exactly one purpose: eating outside.

A good fit for groups, birthdays and anyone tired of eating indoors.

When to go

Unless sites are reservable, they go first-come on good-weather weekends. Arrive before noon.

What to bring

Charcoal and a lighter if you plan to grill
Trash bags
A cloth for the table

Featured in

#1 in Best Picnic Areas in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1

What is Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1?

Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1 is a picnic area in Chicago, IL, at 5420 N Forest Glen Ave.

What are the opening hours at Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1?

No opening hours are published for Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the listed number, (800) 870-3666, before travelling.

Is there parking at Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1?

No parking is recorded for Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1 rated?

Forest Glen Woods - Picnic Grove #1 holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 17 other picnic areas listed on AllParx, including Caldwell Woods Picnic Grove #1, Grove 10 and Bunker Hill Grove #1.