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Location
Parking
free parking
Accessibility
Nature center is accessible and dog friendly (dogs must be leashed)
Best time
Plan to arrive early in the day for a peaceful experience—reviewers note the nature center and rooftop garden are quietest when staff first opens, and the playground behind the building stays open until sundown even after the center closes at 4pm, giving you extended outdoor playtime.
About Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Activities, interpretive trails & art. Nature center offering hands-on activities, plus trails with interpretive signs & art installations.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- Live animal displays, hands-on exhibits, fishing, hiking trails, nature playscape
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Visitor center Wed-Sun 10am-4pm; Preserve seasonal hours
What visitors say
Really quiet preserve that connects to Whalon Lake, DuPage River Park, and the DuPage River paved trail. There's a couple small trails that lead through the woods in the preserve itself. One trail section was closed, and I believe…
Wonderful place to visit WEEKLY! Staff is experience and knowledgeable about the area. One thing I especially like is the variety of Honey! I am so excited, there were so many different types of Honey. I have 25 gallons of honey that I…
Wow, the nature center is very well designed. There's a bunch of animals to see (snakes, turtles, and more!) and there's a lot of interactive activities for kids to do. There are a few trails and a natural playground for the…
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Did You Know?
- Hidden Lakes Trout Farm features free fishing poles available for daily use, making it accessible for visitors to fish without equipment
- The nature center offers completely free admission and free parking, with no membership programs required
- The nature playground remains open until sundown even after the main center closes at 4 PM, with accessible restrooms available from outside
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