Rules & Reminders

Thousands of people visit Lincoln Marsh each year. While visiting, please help preserve the beauty of our natural area and promise an enjoyable visit for the park visitors who follow you by complying with the following rules and reminders.

Daily from dawn to dusk

Everything at Lincoln Marsh is protected by law. Please do not gather plants, animals, rocks, or other natural objects. Park visitors who follow you wish to enjoy them too.

Dogs must be on leash at all times. This protects your dog and the plants and wildlife that call Lincoln Marsh home! Please remember to clean up after your dog. Mutt Mitts are available at both trailheads.

Please place garbage in cans provided. Recycling is encouraged. Try to pack out what you pack in.

Stay on designated trails to help protect our valuable natural resources and wildlife for future visitors. Bicycles are not permitted on the woodchip trails.

Feeding of wildlife is not permitted.

Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on park property.

We encourage visitors to utilize our shelter and picnic areas; however, please do not disturb any programs that may be in progress. Use of the fire pit is only allowed under Lincoln Marsh staff supervision. Please contact the Lincoln Marsh office to book a campfire program for your group. The picnic shelter at the Prairie Patch Play Area is available for rent. Please visit Wheaton Park District Park Rentals for more information.

Fishing and boating are not permitted at Lincoln Marsh. However, Lincoln Marsh staff lead fishing and canoeing programs at other Wheaton Park District parks. Please see the programs section of this website or contact the office for more information.

Swimming is not permitted at Lincoln Marsh. We also ask that visitors refrain from wading to help prevent erosion and protect wildlife.

Ice Skating is not permitted at Lincoln Marsh. For a list of skating rinks within the Wheaton Park District, click here.

Use of the Challenge Course is only permitted under Lincoln Marsh staff supervision. Please see the Challenge Course section of this website or contact the office for more information.