Where to see Downy Woodpecker in Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Bird Watching and Civilian Conservation Corps.

You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Historic, Cultural, Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Urban Oasis, Wildlife Viewing

You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

Lilacia Park

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Duck.

Lily Gardens Park

Family Friendly, Playground, Urban Park, Community Park, Outdoor Recreation, Free Admission, Children's Play Area, Neighborhood Green Space.

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Robin, and Duck.

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot American Robin, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Canada Goose.

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot American Robin and White-Tailed Deer.

Sauganash Trail

Rails To Trails, Urban Oasis, Walking, Cycling, Running, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Accessible, Nature, Chicago Park

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Lesser Celandine, and American Robin.

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Brookfield Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, and African Lion.

Cosley Zoo

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Bobcat, Canada Lynx, and White-Tailed Deer.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Cassin's 13-Year Cicada, Duck, and White-Tailed Deer.

Galesburg Historic District

Architecture and Carl Sandburg

You might spot Canada Goose, American Robin, and Great Blue Heron.

Lockport Historic District

19th Century History and Canal Era

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Monarch.

Lorraine Dixon Park

Accessible (general Park Access) and Community Park

You might spot Plants and Red Milkweed Beetle.

Henson Robinson Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot African Penguin, Wolverine, and Black Bear.

Abbott Park

Chicago History and Community Park

Gompers Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing, Wetlands, Playground, Sports Facilities, Nature Trails, Chicago River, Historic, Picnicking.

You might spot Pond Slider and Great Blue Heron.

Indian Boundary Park

Park, Cultural Center, Nature Area, Family Friendly, Playground, Birdwatching, Historic, Urban Oasis, Accessible, Community Events

You might spot Pond Slider, Virginia Bluebells, and Canada Goose.

Carver Park

Community Park, Family Friendly, Sports, Recreation, Swimming, Playground, Urban Wildlife, Fitness, Chicago Park District, Birdwatching

You might spot American Robin and Northern Mockingbird.