The following sections are closed: the bike & pedestrian trails from Fullerton Ave. to North Ave, the bike & pedestrian trails from Oak St. to Ohio St., and the pedestrian trail from 47th St. to 51st St. Please continue to use caution along the lakefront in areas where water meets pavement. View a map of wet pavement cautionary areas.
1342 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
Access the southern entrance to this natural areas from the East 54th St. cul-de-sac.
Natural areas are open from 6am to 11pm daily.
| Nichols Park Natural Area is 0.3 acres of native prairie and savanna tucked into a corner of Nichols Park. In the summer and early fall, the natural area features a wide array of wildflowers that attract and feed local wildlife, especially butterflies, birds, and bees. |