Heron Creek Shelter B Reservation

Bring your family and friends for a picnic at Heron Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove and enjoy being outdoors in a country-like setting.

This shelter is adjacent to a large playfield. An innovative playground is also nearby and is shared with all preserve visitors. It provides a colorful series of tunnels, slides, ladders, bridges, decks and swings for children to climb and explore. The playground has two separate areas, one for children ages 2–5, and one for children ages 5–12. Much of the playground is ramped for handicapped accessibility. There is also a sand pit for children to dig in and create sculptures, and lookout stations with views into the woods. Picnickers also have access to the preserve's trails, which feature interpretive signs that teach about the landscape.

Access the shelter from the preserve's entrance on the southwest corner of Route 22 and Old McHenry Road.

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Shelter Features:

Maximum Capacity

100: Shelter and surrounding area
90: Under the shelter roof

Total Picnic Tables and Grills

13 Tables
1 Grill

Restrictions

Water may not be available mid-October–May.
Band/DJ, amplified music or noise are prohibited.

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Permit Agreement

Permit fees are not refundable. Based on availability, you may change the shelter location, date or preserve on your reservation for a nominal fee up to 24 hours prior to your event. The new date must be within the same calendar year that the original permit was purchased.
Clean the shelter area before leaving your event. The permit holder is responsible for the actions of guests and for the overall cleanliness of the shelter area after the event. If the area is damaged or left in disarray, the permit holder may be billed for cleanup or repair.
Any vendors hired by the permit holder to provide special activities allowed at a shelter, including catering, must be approved for the current year. View special activities and approved vendors.

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Permit Rules

For your safety and enjoyment, please...

Leave nature as you find it for others to enjoy.
Leash and pick up litter from pets.
Smoking is prohibited within 15 feet of playgrounds.
Clean the shelter area before leaving your event.
Decorations and directional signs are permitted, but may not be attached to Forest Preserves signs. Use only twine or thumbtacks to attach decorations to the shelter. Do not use any forms of tape, staple guns, nails, screws or fishing line to attach decorations. All decorations, signs, twine and thumbtacks must be removed when event is finished.
Alcoholic beverages are permitted; must be 21 years or older. No alcohol consumption within 100 feet of parking lots. Host liquor liability insurance is available but not mandatory.
Park only in lots. Loitering in lots is prohibited. Vehicles left after closing will be towed at owner's expense.
Service roads may be used for unloading and loading only. Do not leave vehicles parked on service road. If you need use of the service road, place a request for the gate to be dropped at the time you reserve the shelter.

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