DuPage forest district 2018 permits go on sale Dec. 1

Visitors can purchase Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 2018 permits for off-leash dog areas, private boats and model crafts beginning Friday, Dec. 1.

Permits will be available online at dupageforest.org or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at Visitor Services, 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton.

Back by popular demand, off-leash dog area permit holders again will receive plastic permit cards. The district also will send out plastic permit cards for model crafts and vinyl decals for private boats. People who purchased permits in 2017 will receive reminders with instructions on how to renew.

To purchase permits online:

1. Visit dupageforest.org and click on "Registration and Permits" in the top right corner of homepage.

2. Click on "Permits/Passes."

3. Scroll to find the permit you need and click "Add to Cart."

4. Log into your account or create a new one if you don't have one.

5. Use your receipt as a temporary permit until your permanent one arrives in the mail.

"We want to make it as easy as possible for patrons to get permits and sign up for our fun programs," said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Marsha Murphy, District 1.

Customers who wish to purchase permits through Visitor Services can save time by downloading and printing applications in advance at dupageforest.org under "Things to Do," "Get Outdoors" and "Permits and Fees." For information, call (630) 933-7248.