Illinois Prairie Path
North America's first successful rails-to-trails conversion. Founded 1963.
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Getting Involved: Become a Member
We invite you to become a member and to help make the Illinois Prairie Path one of the best trail systems. Together, we will promote the health and well-being of our trail, our environment and our communities.
A few of the benefits include:
- having a say in path policy
- IPP newsletter
- full-color map of the path
Become a Lifetime member by donating $500 or more.
Existing Member Renewals
As we transition to an online platform to manage our membership, existing members can "renew" using the form below. Simply select your membership level and checkout as if you were starting a new membership. You'll have the option on the checkout page to indicate you are an existing member and can indicate your renewal date if it differs from the date you're moving to the new online membership platform.
Questions? Contact us if you're unsure of how to renew your membership or have any other questions about the new platform. Thanks!
Choose a Membership Level
Make a Donation
You can also help out and support the path through a one-time donation using the form below. Our community thanks you!
Make a DonationJoin By Mail
If you are more comfortable joining by mail, a printable mail-in membership application form is available in PDF format.
Mail your completed membership form along with payment to the following address:
Illinois Prairie Path
not-for-profit corporation
c/o: membership
PO Box 1086
Wheaton, IL 60187