Songbird Slough

The 391-acre preserve is a part of a large glacial kettle formation that is the low point for a 1,000-acre watershed that drains the surrounding urban area. Songbird Slough is a combination of natural and constructed wetlands, fishing ponds, restored prairies, and meadows. This urban retreat serves as a nesting spot for numerous grassland and song birds, and is a great spot for wildlife viewing, especially during waterfowl migration season.
The preserve also serves area residents and businesses by collecting storm-water overflow, thus providing flood control. 

Education

The Forest Preserve District regularly offers fishing clinics at Songbird Slough. In addition, other nature, conservation, and leisure-activity programs are offered at other preserves throughout the district.

Recreation

Fishing

Anglers can try their luck with the fish that live in the 14-acre lake or the three-acre pond. Please obey fishing restricted area. All anglers 16 and older (except legally disabled persons) are required to have valid Illinois sport fishing licenses in their possession and must follow District and state regulations.

Picnicking

There is a 50-person capacity reservable shelter and picnic tables in the picnic area. Reservations can be made through District headquarters at (630) 933-7248, and must be made at least three business days in advance.

Trails

Hikers and bicyclists can utilize the one-mile paved road in the preserve, but presently there are no nature trails or footpaths.

 

Accessibility: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to making its facilities accessible to all visitors. The picnic shelter, paved road, and portable washrooms at Songbird Slough are wheelchair accessible. For special accessibility needs or concerns, please contact the District's ADA coordinator at (630) 933-7683 or TTY (800) 526-0857 at least three business days in advance of your visit.