When is Catherine Chevalier Woods open?
Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.
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Catherine Chevalier Woods
- 4.61.1k reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
A quiet, wooded nature preserve offering peaceful walking trails and wildlife viewing among native plants. Visit for leisurely nature walks, photography opportunities, and relaxed picnics in a spacious, restorative setting — expect unpaved paths, seasonal habitats, and minimal facilities.
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When is the best time to visit Catherine Chevalier Woods?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Catherine Chevalier Woods indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Catherine Chevalier Woods?
N East River Rd,Chicago, IL 60634.
Right now · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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- 56°
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- 8%
- Wind
- 7mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you go- monday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–8 PM
Where and how
- 1 Catherine Chevalier Woods
- 2 Des Plaines River Trail · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Picnics
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around O'Hare
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time