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Location
Parking
Parking available at park; admission fee includes vehicle entry
Visitor tip
This is ideal for first-time hikers and families - start with shorter trails like the yellow trail (under 2 miles) before attempting the longer green trail. The kids play area, picnic facilities, and artificial beach provide good rest stops during your visit.
Visitor tip
The nature center features interpretive exhibits about native species and park history with preserved specimens. Review the historical collections and native species displays to maximize the educational value of your visit, especially useful for school-age children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- Hiking trails (3-4 miles), preserved animal skins, lake and beach
- Admission
- $10-$20 per car (seasonal pricing)
What visitors say
Very nice Nature center at the mid of jungle (forest). Animal skins are preserved as if they are real. Staff is very friendly. Center tells brief history of this park and various species found here. It also has collection of some…
Beautiful property. Trails are not marked well and difficult to follow through the park.
Very nice trails and peaceful
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Did You Know?
- The Nature Center features a one-of-a-kind old-fashioned trailside interpretive center design with Art Deco or Art Nouveau architectural elements and rustic wood steps
- The park offers 4-5 trails with varying difficulty levels, with the green trail being the longest at 3-4 miles, making it suitable for first-time hikers
- The Nature Center preserves animal skins and maintains historical collections documenting park history and native species found in the area
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