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Location
Parking
free parking
Accessibility
Accessible indoor bathroom; all-terrain wheelchairs available on first-come, first-served basis; service dogs allowed; 72 hours' notice requested for multiple chairs or special accommodations
About Crabtree Nature Center
Nature stop for year-round recreation. Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- Three self-guided trails, wildlife displays, bird viewing, seasonal wildflowers
- Admission
- Free
- Size
- Over 1,000 acres with woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats
What visitors say
I love this place so much! I come here quite often with my kids. There is a shorter trail and much longer trail. Shorter trail is perfect for us. I love the events that they hold here as well. I would recommend coming here for pumpkin…
This Forest Preserve has a large indoor Nature Center, bird watching, caged owls, hawk, hiking various tree species and trails! This Forest preserve has it all. The Crabtree Nature Center & Trails is a fun place for the whole family.…
Crabtree Nature Center is one of my favorite escapes in the suburbs. The trails are quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by woods, wetlands, and open prairie. No bikes allowed, which makes the walk feel calm and almost like a little therapy…
From 284 Google reviews
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