Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL 61614
309-686-3360
JD Russell, Manager
jdrussell@peoriaparks.org
Get to Forest Park Nature Center by bus using CityLink route #2
Nestled in the beautiful forested bluffs of the Illinois River, visitors to this unique 540-acre Nature Center and Preserve will experience the natural realm of Illinois, where they will find:
- Seven miles of hiking trails through both forested woodlands and prairie openings
- A natural history museum and bird observation room
- The Trailhead Nature Store with books and unique nature items
- A variety of musical and educational programs
- Over 500 acres of dedicated Illinois State Nature Preserve
Hours
Nature Center - open year round
M-Sa 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Su 1:00-5:00 pm
Trails - Open year round; some wheelchair accessible trails.
Daily Dawn to Dusk
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Find Out More About the Nature Center inside "Tracks and Trails"
Forest Park Nature Center publishes a bimonthly newsletter, Tracks and Trails, that has complete listings of free public programs, special events, classes, membership opportunities, nature related articles and new arrivals at the Trailhead Nature Store.
You can receive a complimentary Tracks and Trails by visiting the Nature Center.
Join C.O.R.E.
We invite you to support Forest Park Nature Center by joining our C.O.R.E. group. C.O.R.E. stands for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts. Your contributions not only help in the protection of the Park District's natural areas, but you also receive the following membership benefits.
Membership benefits include:
- 1-year subscription to our bi-monthly Tracks and Trails newsletter
- 10% discount in the Trailhead Nature Store
- Reduced fees for Nature Center classes
- Invitations to members-only events
- Discounts at over 150 nature centers throughout the U.S.
Membership Levels
Endowment - $250+
Enriching - $100
Supporting - $80
Contributing - $55
Family- $30
Individual- $25
Senior- $20
Student- $20
Click HERE to download a Membership Form!
Click HERE to download the ANCA Reciprocal Member list!