

Switchyard Park (East Parking) is the main gateway to trails, restored prairie, a playground and the park’s industrial-heritage features — great for shooting sweeping grasslands, winding paths, and people enjoying the park. Visit at golden hour for warm light on tall grasses and at blue hour for long-exposure shots of lit pathways. The lot is free and paved with easy access to boardwalks and ADA-friendly trails; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Seasonal interest: spring wildflowers


Switchyard Park (East Parking) is the main gateway to trails, restored prairie, a playground and the park’s industrial-heritage features — great for shooting sweeping grasslands, winding paths, and people enjoying the park. Visit at golden hour for warm light on tall grasses and at blue hour for long-exposure shots of lit pathways. The lot is free and paved with easy access to boardwalks and ADA-friendly trails; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Seasonal interest: spring wildflowers