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Model-Craft Areas
For enthusiasts of this popular pastime
Model-craft areas are located at six forest preserves. Operators must have valid Forest Preserve District permits in their possession when using these areas.
Model-Craft Areas
Forest Preserve | Craft |
Pratt’s Wayne Woods
in Wayne | Model aircraft |
Springbrook Prairie
in Naperville | Model aircraft |
Waterfall Glen
in Darien | Model aircraft
(qualified model-aircraft clubs only) |
Greene Valley
in Naperville | Nonpowered model gliders and sailplanes |
Fullerton Park
in Addison | Model helicopters |
Cricket Creek
in Addison | Model boats
(Riverbend Pond only) |
Model-Craft Permits
Craft | DuPage
Resident | Nonresident |
Model Aircraft | $7 per day
$35 per year | $9 per day
$45 per year |
Model Boating | $5 per day
$25 per year | $7 per day
$35 per year |
Purchasing Permits |
Visitor Services
District Headquarters
3S580 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 933-7248 Weekdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | In Person: Cash, Check or Credit Card By Mail: Check or Credit Card By Fax: Credit Card Only
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Annual permits are valid only from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 of the same calendar year. |
Senior citizens are entitled to one free annual permit per household per calendar year. |
Annual Model Aircraft Permit Appplication Annual Model Boat Permit Application |
Model-Craft Guidelines
- Access to model-craft areas and available radio frequencies are on a first come first serve basis, except when exclusive use is obtained from the District.
- It is the responsibility of the permit holder to respect fellow flyers and flight patterns regardless of the type of aircraft being flown.
- The model-boating area is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Neither swimming nor full-size boats are allowed in the model-boating area. Retrieval of stalled model boats can be done with a rubber ball and fishing-reel device.
- “Model-Craft Areas” is a publication featuring rules, regulations and detailed maps. E-mail forest@dupageforest.com or call Visitor Services at (630) 933-7248 for a free printed copy or download the Model Aircraft Brochure.