Robinson Woods South is an access point to the unpaved Des Plaines River Trail System, which spans over 28 miles and offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing along the Des Plaines River.

The preserve features a sheltered picnic grove and provides scenic views of the river corridor, making it a popular spot for wildlife viewing including migrating birds, beaver, and turtles.

Located in Schiller Park with parking available off Lawrence Avenue, this preserve offers easy access to bottomland woods and remnant prairies along the river.