Northerly Island 12th Street Beach Natural Area

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Northerly Island 12th Street Beach Natural Area

Location:

1200 S Linn White Dr
Chicago, IL 60605

Located Within: Northerly Island Park

Features: Dune

Is Accessible

Note: A paved path runs along the western border of this natural area

Hours Notes

Natural areas are open from dawn to dusk daily.

Description

The 12th Street Beach Natural Area contains sandy beach and dunes just south of the Adler Planetarium and the 12th Street swimming beach. It is home to native grasses, sedges, and forbs, and is an important habitat for migrating, nesting, and shore birds.