West Ridge Nature Park Advisory Council (PAC)
Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District
Here's Hoping
for a 2021 September Celebration
Above in 2015: West Ridge Nature Preserve's September grand opening.
We Strive to Protect and Enhance
the Native Biodiversity of the Preserve
for People and Wildlife.
We Strive to Protect and Enhance
the Native Biodiversity of the Preserve
for People and Wildlife.
Our Members and Volunteers
Advocate, Educate and Work.
Our Members and Volunteers
Advocate, Educate and Work.
Nature Park Walk-in Entrance at 5801 N Western Ave
(Intersection of Ardmore & Western)
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Please Note
Please Note
Official Name: West Ridge Nature Park
West Ridge Nature Park:
What Does the New Name Say about Us?
Well, "West Ridge" defines in geological terms where we are - west of Chicago's prehistoric ridges. "Nature" captures who we are - a park dedicated to conserving native flora and fauna.
The education and enjoyment of people, young and old, lies within the "nature park" framework.
And, we all agree, the name West Ridge Nature Park is so much better than our five year listing as Park 568!
We'd be remiss, however, not to mention our surprise and disappointment about the Chicago Park District's late removal of the word "preserve" from our proposed name. It seems they have never applied for State of Illinois preserve status.
We've been assured, however, that the nature park designation confers with it the same goals and protections as a nature preserve.
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