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Nature Center

Located at

330 N. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL

Description

The Nature Center is located at 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake. Located in Veteran Acres Park, The Nature Center is an ideal starting point for a hike through the Veteran Acres Woods and Wingate Prairie.

Mission

It is the mission of the Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center to improve the quality of life for the community by providing high quality nature-based recreation opportunities which include formal and informal education programs and the preservation and restoration of native ecosystems.

Since the Nature Center re-opened in 1998, we have upgraded and are constantly striving to improve our facilities, but our goals have remained the same. Open year-round, we provide a unique opportunity for anyone to experience nature through progressive programs, hands-on activities, seasonal exhibits and volunteer opportunities. Located in Veteran Acres Park, the ideal starting point for a hike through the Veteran Acres Woods and Wingate Prairie.

Look for a grand re-opening of the all new exhibits at the Nature Center on June 1, 2024

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Amenities

  • ADA Accessible
  • Biking/Hiking Trail
  • Indoor Exhibits
  • Lake/Pond/Creek
  • Open Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Shelter/Pavilion