Lake County (IN) Parks and Recreation / Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

Address:	8411 East Lincoln Highway Crown Point, Indiana 46307
County:	Lake, IN
Web Page:	http://Www.lakecountyparks.com
Mission:	The Mission of the Lake County Parks and Recreation Board is to create and responsibly manage a county-wide system of parks and open space resources and to provide recreational, cultural, and educational programs based on these resources for the use and enjoyment of all Lake County residents and visitors.
Description:	Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is a 179-acre state dedicated nature preserve. The park is notable for its unique and globally rare dune and swale ecosystem. Higher dunes alternate with wetland and swales and provide a habitat to many rare and endangered species of flora. Gibson Woods is located at 6201 Parrish Avenue Hammond, IN. Phone: 219-844-3188