Chase Street Wetlands

Gary, IN

When to Visit:

This is a small wetland area located in Lake County in northwest Indiana.

Specialty Species:

Dabbling Ducks: When flooded, this is a good area to find dabbling ducks.

Rails: This site is a good spot to listen for rails in the early morning.

Where to Bird:

Marsh Trail

Marsh Trail: Hike the trail around the marsh. Note that this trail is not well kept up and may be difficult to hike.

Hours:

Dawn to Dusk

Fees:

None

Accessiblity:

Not accessible

Trails:

Yes but they are not well maintained

Non-birding Equipment Needed:

None

Lenght of Visit:

30-60 minutes

Map:

None Available

Website:

None Available

Directions:

From the West: Take I-80/94 east to exit 9 for Grant Street and turn left (south) onto Grant Street. Turn right (west) onto W. 35th Avenue. This will end at a T-intersection. At this intersection, turn right (north) onto Chase Street. There is a small gravel pull-off just after you make the turn. Park here and walk across the street into Chase Street Wetlands.

From the East: Take I-80/94 west to exit 9 for Grant Street and turn left (south) onto Grant Street. Turn right (west) onto W. 35th Avenue. This will end at a T-intersection. At this intersection, turn right (north) onto Chase Street. There is a small gravel pull-off just after you make the turn. Park here and walk across the street into Chase Street Wetlands.

Address:

None Available