“In the old days, Adlai Stevenson used to come over and ride on that cinder path [now Whippoorwill Farm Preserve]. I remember coming to Deerpath Farm through the woods and ponds that led to a large, open field.” – Lee

Mettawa is dedicated to preserving open lands and low-density residential development. The village maintains trails for pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian usage.

Five forest preserves within the Lake County Forest Preserve District are located within village boundaries.

• Old School Forest Preserves
• Grainger Woods
• MacArthur Woods
• Captain Daniel Wright Woods
• Half Day
• The former home (and grounds) of Adlai E. Stevenson whose former Mettawa estate on the Des Plaines River is a designated Illinois Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Click here for more information.
• Mettawa and Lake County Forest Preserve Trail Map