

Small urban nature preserve with wooded trails, prairie pockets, ponds and a boardwalk — good for seasonal color, intimate landscape compositions and birding. Best at golden hour or after rain (reflections), spring for wildflowers and migratory birds, fall for foliage. Free entry with parking at the trailhead; trails are mostly flat and family-friendly but bring insect repellent in summer. Weekday mornings are quiet; some viewpoints accessible for tripods.


Small urban nature preserve with wooded trails, prairie pockets, ponds and a boardwalk — good for seasonal color, intimate landscape compositions and birding. Best at golden hour or after rain (reflections), spring for wildflowers and migratory birds, fall for foliage. Free entry with parking at the trailhead; trails are mostly flat and family-friendly but bring insect repellent in summer. Weekday mornings are quiet; some viewpoints accessible for tripods.