Support the Lake County Greenway

Lake County residents have a chance to increase biodiversity and wildlife habitat by supporting efforts to transform the now-defunct Route 53 extension into a state park.

The park would include a continuous nature trail for walking, running, and biking; recreational amenities for kids and families; and a dedicated sanctuary for rare and critical natural habitats.

What can you do to make this transformation happen? Sign a petition that asks local and state elected officials to transfer the land to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), to be protected as a state park. You will join Lake County residents, leaders, and environmental groups who are leading the movement to protect the wetlands and woods of the 13-mile strip of undeveloped land where

Route 53 would once have stood. Please sign the petition and share it with your personal networks and social media as soon as possible.

Photo: Donna Kenski