Acres: 106
Amenities: No amenities or parking
Hours: Open daily one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset
Location: Itasca, IL
Activities & Facilities
Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching
Habitats:
Lake/Pond/Waterway and Wetland
Salt Creek Marsh
Salt Creek Marsh currently stands as an undeveloped, natural area comprised of ponds, wetlands and floodplain forest along Salt Creek. The preserve hosts wetland birds such as great egret, spotted sandpiper, and great blue heron, and its retention basins and marshes aid in storm-water control for the community.
Recreation
Fishing
Anglers will find fishing opportunities on Salt Creek and in the ponds of Salt Creek Marsh. 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.
Trails
While Salt Creek Marsh is largely undeveloped, the Regional Trail system accesses some portions of the preserve.
Accessibility: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to making its facilities accessible to all visitors. 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.