Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods)
- Nature reserve
- Regional draw
- Elk Grove Township
Ned Brown Preserve, widely known as Busse Woods, protects a large landscape of woods, water and recreation routes in northwestern Cook County.
Its paved paths and natural settings support anything from a short walk to a longer outing across the preserve.
Use the forest preserve map to choose an entrance near Elk Grove Village or the surrounding communities, and check current notices for trails and permitted activities. The photograph shows part of the Busse Woods bicycle route beside the water. Dedicated natural areas and activity facilities have their own rules.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Bohao Zhao / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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