Location:
2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
Located Within:
Horner (Henry) Park
Features:
Prairie, Savanna, Wetland
Hours Notes
Natural areas are open from dawn to dusk daily.
Description
Horner Park Natural Area contains around eleven acres of savanna, prairie, and riparian habitat. The eastern boundary of the natural area borders the Chicago River between Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road, continuing west along Irving Park to California Avenue.
In 2013, a river shoreline restoration project began, restoring the riverbank from a thicket of invasive and weedy plants to a thriving savanna of native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. This effort reduced invasive species and bank erosion, improved the biodiversity of the park, and provided new access to nature with around 1.3 miles of mulch trails along the river with flagstone steps to access views of the river's edge.
Help keep wildlife wild, safe, and healthy by following posted signage and Natural Areas Rules and Regulations. For questions regarding Chicago Park District Natural Areas, email nature@chicagoparkdistrict.com.