8 a.m.-Sunset
Evans-Judge Nature Trail Loop
815-727-8700
The 182-acre Evans-Judge Preserve in Custer Township helps protect a diverse natural corridor along the Kankakee River. This preserve also offers recreational opportunities for trail enthusiasts and anglers.
Evans-Judge Preserve is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year except Christmas.
Evans-Judge Preserve protects a diversity of habitats, including forest, savanna, wetland and a portion of the Kankakee River.
Evans-Judge Preserve was acquired between 2002 and 2003. The preserve is part of the Kankakee River preservation system, which protects nearly 200 acres.
Get some fresh air and exercise while helping to make a difference in your community by attending one or more of the Forest Preserve’s volunteer mornings.
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Fishing is allowed in any forest preserve unless otherwise posted. Visit the fishing page for more information.
There is no special permit required to fish in Will County forest preserves. However, in accordance with State law, anyone over the age of 16 who fishes a public Illinois waterway is required to have a fishing license, which may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or at the District's Hidden Lakes Trout Farm bait shop, The Tackle Box, and Monee Reservoir Visitor Center. Visit the fishing page for more information.
Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.