North Park Village Nature Center

North Park Village Nature Center North Park Village Nature Center features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, situated within North Park Village campus.
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North Park Village Nature Center's 46-acre preserve is open daily from 9am-4pm except seasonal and holiday schedules. Parking and entry to the preserve and Nature Center are free. Chicago Park District Coronavirus Response: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/coronavirus-response

Interested in an organized group visit? A group visit is any group of 10 or more people visiting the Nature Center and

preserve together: Field Trip | Groups | Scouts and Girl Scouts

Due to staff capacity North Park Village Nature Center is only able to accept self-guided group requests at this time and guided requests on a case-by-case basis. Responses to requests may be delayed. Field Trip | Groups | Scouts and Girl Scouts
The Nature Center’s 46-acre preserve offers opportunities to explore the diverse habitats of the Illinois woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna. Schools, homeschools, scouts and other groups may visit the preserve throughout the year for self-guided, seasonal experiences. Reservations are required for all trips. Reservations are required at least two weeks prior to all group visits. All groups must have at least one adult for every ten children. Groups are welcome to have lunch at picnic tables behind the Nature Center on a first come first serve basis. Please note that there are no indoor eating facilities and there are no vending machines at the nature center. Fees:
There is no charge for Chicago-area schools and self-guided group visits. Girl Scout and Scout experiences are $10/participant. There is no cost for Chaperones and leaders. SUBMIT A GROUP VISIT APPLICATION:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/Activity_Search/407110

06/14/2026

The Nature Center building and trails will be closed on Friday June 19th and will re-open at 9am on Saturday June 20th.

05/18/2026

🌱The Nature Center and trails will be closed on Monday May 25th and will reopen the following day at 9am. 🌼

04/13/2026

📣Attention! Summer Camp dates and registration information is now available to view online.
❗️🕗Online Registration is Monday April 20th at 9am❗️
🌞SUMMER CAMP INFO🌞
🦋ECO EXPLORERS:
Half day 9am-12pm
6/22-6/26 ages: 5 & 6
Full Day Camps 9am-3pm:
6/29-7/2, 9 & 10 yrs
7/6-7/10, 7 & 8 yrs
7/13-17, 5 & 6 yrs
7/20-7/24, 9 & 10 yrs
7/27-7/31, 11 & 12 yrs

🌻TEEN NATURE CAMP: pond & prairie exploration, eco-recreation activities, beach day & birding
DATES:
July 6-10: 13 year old
July 13-17: 13 and 14 yrs
July 20-24: 14 years old
July 27-31: 15 year old

02/09/2026

North Park Village Nature Center and Trails will be closed on Thursday Feb. 12th (Honest Abe's Birthday) and Monday Feb. 16th (President's Day).
🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀🚶🏻Still looking to hike? Check out 🌳Natural Area, just a 5- minute walk east of the Nature Center's parking lot. Open daily dawn to dusk.

01/12/2026

North Park Village Nature Center and Trails will be closed on Monday January 19th and reopen the following day at 9am.
🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀🚶🏻Still looking to hike? Check out 🌳Natural Area, just a 5- minute walk east of the Nature Center's parking lot. Open daily dawn to dusk.

12/27/2025

North Park Village Nature Center and Trails will be closed on Thursday January 1st and reopen the following day at 9am.
🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀🚶🏻Still looking to hike? Check out 🌳Natural Area, just a 5- minute walk east of the Nature Center's parking lot. Open daily dawn to dusk.

12/17/2025

North Park Village Nature Center and Trails will be closed on Thursday December 25th and reopen the following day at 9am.
🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀🚶🏻Still looking to hike? Check out 🌳Natural Area, just a 5- minute walk east of the Nature Center's parking lot. Open daily dawn to dusk.

11/21/2025

North Park Village Nature Center and Trails will be closed on Thursday November 27th and reopen the following day at 9am.
🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀🚶🏻Still looking to hike? Check out 🌳Natural Area, just a 5- minute walk east of the Nature Center's parking lot. Open daily dawn to dusk.

Address

5801 N Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
60646

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13127445472

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