The Cook County picnic permits are also used for events like weddings or birthday celebrations.
On January 2, permits will be sold from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Forest Preserves of Cook County General Headquarters at 536 N. Harlem Avenue in River Forest, Illinois.
To purchase Cook County Forest Preserves picnic permits online, people must first set up an account at fpdcc.com/permits. After registering, permits can be bought at the site starting at 8 a.m. on January 2, 2014.
