$10 | 8:00AM - 11:00AM | Leader: Jackie Smith & Zelle Tenorio
Meeting Location: Washington Park, Fountain of Time, 6000 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Registration Required
This park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, has a natural area of 35.7 acres of prairie and wetlands.
Washington Park hosts many migrating songbirds and waterbirds. Natural (wild) areas around the lagoons provide habitat for them. All three species of herons (Great Blue, Black-crowned night, and Green) nest around the lagoon, Egrets are also common. Many turtles live in the lagoons including snapping turtles.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Type: Walking
Trip Distance: 2 miles, approximately
Terrain: Gravel and paved pathways
Note: Plenty of street parking. No bathrooms on site.