Lincoln Park - North Ave. Beach Dunes Natural Area

Native marram grass

Location:

N DuSable Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60614

Located Within: Lincoln (Abraham) Park

Features: Dune

Is Accessible

Note: The paved Lakefront Trail runs adjacent to the natural area.

Description

In 2018, approximately 13,000 marram grass plants (Ammophila breviligulata) were installed east of the Lakefront Trail heading north along North Avenue Beach. This native, sand-loving plant encourages dune formation. These plantings aim to increase habitat connectivity, reduce sand deposition onto the Lakefront Trail, and buffer areas from erosion during high wave activity.

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.