Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
Hegewisch Marsh Park
Description
Hegewisch Marsh Park is 133 acres.
The Calumet area features not only the Chicago Park District’s largest landholdings, but some of its most impressive displays of biodiversity. Habitat variety spans marshes, prairies and woodlands that are host to over 200 species of birds, 20 species of fish, and rare mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. The Calumet vision is to increase local recreation opportunities while connecting the region to the larger natural landscape to the north, south and west. Community economic development projects are also a priority of the Park District. Perpetuating the Calumet region’s legacy as a hub of production in line with societal needs through contributing to the renewable energy sector and other sustainable businesses is a focus for the present and years to come.
History
The Chicago Park District acquired property for this park in 2011 from the City of Chicago. In 2012, the Park District acquired property for the expansion of the park with a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. In 2013, the City of Chicago transferred additional land to the Park District for another expansion of the park.
