The District periodically opens the scenic overlook for special viewings of the sunrise, sunset, or a lunar eclipse. Subscribe to the District’s web calendar or follow @dupageforest on Facebook for notices about these occasions.
The overlook rests on top of a closed landfill, which operated from 1974 to 1996. A gas-to-energy plant converts methane from the landfill into energy, which powers thousands of area homes. Revenue from the landfill’s former disposal operations and the gas-to-energy plants — not tax dollars — funded construction of the recreational improvements and continue to fund maintenance of the overlook.
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About Forest Preserve District of DuPage
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 6.2 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, six education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok pages.