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Cook County forest preserve permits for 2020 go on sale Nov. 15

Online and in-person permit sales for 2020 picnics and special events, as well as campground reservations, in the Cook County forest preserves begin at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

In-person sales will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Forest Preserves of Cook County General Headquarters, 536 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest, or at the Dan Ryan Visitor Center, 8700 S. Western Ave. in Chicago.

Online sales will remain available 24 hours a day. In addition to saving time by purchasing permits online, visitors can view information such as site availability, grove maps and the various fees associated with grove rentals by visiting fpdcc.com/permits.

Picnic permits are required for groups of 25 or more.

Those planning to apply for permits in person must have a valid federal/state issued identification card. Accepted payment methods are cash, check or Visa or MasterCard. Purchasers should begin completing their permit application immediately upon arrival to expedite wait time, and have two or three additional locations in mind in case the first choice is not available.

To reserve picnic groves and request event spaces either online or in-person, patrons must first set up an account at fpdcc.com/permits.

For questions or assistance with making camping reservations, call (855) YES-CAMP (937-2267). For questions or assistance with online permit purchases, call (800) 870-3666 or visit fpdcc.com.

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