Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve

Acquired by the city in 2008 and formerly known as West 11th Street Park, the preserve is the largest tract of native woodland added inside the I-610 Loop in recent years. Over a mile of nature paths runs beneath a dense canopy and diverse understory, tracing through roughly 200 plant species. The grounds also feature an active volunteer-maintained butterfly garden and wildflower area and harbor 44 butterfly varieties alongside wildlife such as great horned owls and woodpeckers.