Chicago’s newest lakefront preserve for migratory birds occupies the top of the underground parking garage of the City’s main convention center. A 3-acre fenced area for prairie grasses and wildflowers has an observation platform on the east side, and an additional 3-acre prairie and trail to the south are open for general birding. In addition, the site boasts a stone water feature to attract even more birds.

Easily reached by bike off the lakefront trail. Cars can park in the lot north of 31st Street and East of Lakeshore Drive and walk north to the Sanctuary. To the north and south of the parking lot are the public artworks in the Gathering Spaces in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor.

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