Thanks to major funding, the 50-acre preserve will see new trails, boardwalks, a pavilion, and a sidewalk connecting to West Side Leadership Academy.
Ivanhoe South is a precious remnant of rare dune-and-swale landscape, Ivanhoe South Preserve harbors a splendid black oak savanna habitat interspersed with permanently wet swales, providing rich habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Located between a residential neighborhood and industrial areas, Ivanhoe South offers a tranquil escape from urban life any time of year.
The Ivanoe Trail is .6 miles, on flat terrain, and is known for it’s Fall Colors and Spring Wildflowers. It’s a loop hiking trail is easily accessed from a trailhead at the Colfax Street parking lot. Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve is located on the west side of Gary, just off US 12/20 near Cline Avenue at 750 Colfax St. (219) 242-8558
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