The Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Algonquin has a new sledding hill, accessible paths, new picnic shelter and more.
The Kane County Forest Preserve recently held a ribbon cutting to mark the improvements.
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Officials said the event was held to celebrate newly made renovations to the preserve, including a new sledding hill, picnic shelter, parking, restrooms, ADA-accessible paths, trail connections and drainage improvements.
“Thank you to all who attended our ribbon-cutting ceremony at Brunner Family Forest Preserve,” officials wrote in a news release. Thank you to the Kane County Division of Transportation for their support of this project!“
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Officials said though Brunner has multiple entrances, the best way to view the new amenities is through the southern end of Buffalo Park Forest Preserve at 19265 Western Ave., Algonquin.
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