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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Clarendon Park
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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Reveal Bird Oasis

  • 4.81.5k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

A quiet, windswept urban sanctuary on the lakefront where migratory birds concentrate in spring and fall. Expect scenic walking trails, coastal views, and concentrated birdwatching opportunities — bring binoculars for close sightings and layers for variable weather.

Quick answers

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in short

When is Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary open?

Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary?

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 Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary?

Chicago, IL 60640.

Right now · 11:45 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
6 AM–8 PM
tuesday
6 AM–8 PM
wednesday
6 AM–8 PM
thursday
6 AM–8 PM
friday
6 AM–8 PM
saturday
6 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
  2. 2 몬트로즈 비치 · 10 min
Chicago, IL 60640(opens the map)DirectionsTo Clarendon ParkWebsitechicagoparkdistrict.com

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

4.8from 1.5k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Clarendon Park

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 1 pm. Light layer from 1 pm.

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  • Light layerFrom 1 pm