The park features a historic barn that serves as a venue for private events, maintaining the aesthetic of its former agricultural use.
The site includes a designated beach area that is typically supervised during the peak summer swimming season.
The trail network connects directly to the broader Three Rivers Park District regional trail system.
The park's diverse ecosystem includes restored prairie, oak savanna, and hardwood forest, providing habitat for various migratory birds.
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is a 264-acre public recreation area situated on the eastern shore of Cedar Lake. The park provides access to a swimming beach, boat launch, and multiple miles of hiking trails that wind through restored prairies and woodlands. Facilities include a rental barn for events, a children’s play area, and dedicated picnic shelters. The park’s layout preserves significant historical elements of the original farmstead while integrating modern regional trail connections. Anglers frequently target the lake for its panfish and walleye populations. Winter activities are limited, though the park remains open for snowshoeing and hiking when snow conditions permit.
The elevated overlook points near the prairie trails providing panoramic views of Cedar Lake.
Bring insect repellent, as the lakefront and prairie areas can have high mosquito activity during summer months.
Check the Three Rivers Park District website for water quality updates before planning a swimming excursion.
Bring your own binoculars, as the varied terrain is ideal for birdwatching.
Attempting to swim outside of the designated beach area where lifeguards are not present.
Swimming beach is seasonal and typically monitored only from Memorial Day through Labor Day; the park remains open year-round for land-based recreation.
Leashed pets are allowed on trails, but are prohibited on the designated swimming beach.
