German Methodist Cemetery Prairie
15210 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Welcome to the German Methodist Cemetery Prairie, a remarkable nature preserve and park located at 15210 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, Indiana. As one of the finest black soil prairie remnants in the Midwest, this preserve offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore over 200 species of native plants within its less than 3-acre area. Dedicated as a State Nature Preserve in 1981, the German Methodist Cemetery Prairie stands as a testament to the rich biodiversity that once flourished across northwest Indiana's fertile lands.
Visitors can marvel at the vibrant tapestry of wildflowers and prairie plants that adorn the landscape throughout the seasons. In spring, the prairie is blanketed with white and pink shooting stars, while summer brings the towering yellow blooms of prairie dock and compass plant. As autumn arrives, the golden grasses provide a stunning backdrop for the purple asters, yellow sunflowers, and blue gentians. Among the diverse flora, you can find the state-threatened cream wild indigo and the rare white upland aster, making this site one of Indiana's most diverse natural habitats.
The prairie has been carefully preserved, with periodic prescribed burns conducted to maintain its natural beauty and ecological health. Although the prairie portion of the German Methodist Cemetery has never been used for burials, it remains a sacred space for nature and is protected for future generations to enjoy. Visitors are encouraged to tread lightly and respect the delicate ecosystem that thrives here.
To visit, take I-65 to exit 240 and head east on S.R. 2 through Lowell. Continue to the intersection with U.S. 41, turn right (north), and travel approximately 3 miles. The preserve is located at the end of the cemetery on the right-hand side of the road.
Experience the serenity and splendor of the German Methodist Cemetery Prairie, where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated.
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"It's very well kept very nice cemetery."
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