


A protected wetland and heron rookery with marsh boardwalks and lookout platforms—ideal for birding, reflections, and seasonal color changes. Free entry and parking off Joliet Rd; accessible paths and a dedicated lookout. Best at dawn and early morning during migration and breeding (spring–summer) for active birds; golden hour yields warm reflections. Midweek mornings offer fewer visitors; bring binoculars and expect mosquitoes in summer.



A protected wetland and heron rookery with marsh boardwalks and lookout platforms—ideal for birding, reflections, and seasonal color changes. Free entry and parking off Joliet Rd; accessible paths and a dedicated lookout. Best at dawn and early morning during migration and breeding (spring–summer) for active birds; golden hour yields warm reflections. Midweek mornings offer fewer visitors; bring binoculars and expect mosquitoes in summer.