Where to see Monarch Butterfly in Illinois

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

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

You might spot Wood Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Duck.

River Park

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

You might spot Duck, American Robin, and Black-Crowned Night Heron.

Armour Square Park

Beaux Arts Architecture and Community Hub

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Canada Goose.

Garfield Park

Botanical Garden and Chicago Landmark.

You might spot Common Milkweed, Great Blue Heron, and Canada Goose.

Jefferson Barracks Military Post

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and White-Tailed Deer.

Kitchell Park

Architectural History. and Family Friendly

You might spot Silver-Spotted Skipper, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Monarch.

Main Street Historic District

Architectural History and Family Friendly

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Baltimore Oriole, and Monarch.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Osage-Orange, Cutleaf Teasel, and Common Milkweed.

Morton Arboretum

"arboretum" and "botanical Garden"

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Forktail.

Oak Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cactus & Succulents

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, House Sparrow, and Monarch.

Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center

"birdwatching" and "cross Country Skiing"

You might spot Monarch, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Large White Trillium.

Phillips Park Zoo

Accessible and Educational

You might spot Japanese Creeper, Oleander Aphid, and Japanese Beetle.

Scales Mound Historic District

Architecture and Historic District

You might spot Prickly Cucumber and Golden Oyster Mushroom.

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Shedd Aquarium

Aquarium and Aquatic Show

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

Shedd Aquarium

Animal Encounters and Aquarium

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

West Argyle Street Historic District

Architecture and Asian Food

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Northern Cardinal.

Abbott Park

Chicago History and Community Park

Northerly Island

Birdwatching, Hiking, Nature Preserve, Urban Oasis, Skyline Views, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing

You might spot Canada Goose, Ring-Billed Gull, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

Fernwood Parkway Park

Urban Park, Greenspace, Walking, Running, Nature Observation, Relaxing, Family Friendly, Accessible, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic.