Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Photos, Reviews & Location

Nature center offering hands-on activities, plus trails with interpretive signs & art installations.

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4 ★13%
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419 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, United States

reconnectwithnature.org

+1 815-722-4121

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What is the rating of Hidden Oaks Nature Center?: Hidden Oaks Nature Center is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 312 reviews.
Where is Hidden Oaks Nature Center located?: 419 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, United States
How can I contact Hidden Oaks Nature Center?: Phone: +1 815-722-4121 · Website: reconnectwithnature.org

Reviews (8)

Marcella Cueto 2024 Feb 12

We're so happy to have visited this nature center before they closed for renovations. My 2.5 y/o son was so engaged with the interactive installments they had and enjoyed seeing and saying hi to the turtles in their enclosures.

On top of that, the staff is so welcoming!

We look forward to visiting again!

Trina Szkut 2024 Jan 31

One of the biggest nature centers in the Western suburbs we had been with our son. Been to the Little red house (huge),Lyman's Nature center ( small), Knoch knolls nature center ( very small),Sagawau canyon nature preserve center ( middle range) It have 2 floors .The first floor have tons of activities you can do for free. Been at Winter but I see tons to do with seating areas outside the main center. Only downfall is it is close during Mon and Tues, otherwise highly recommending it.

Jolly R 2023 Oct 18

Good for hiking, biking, jogging, relaxing and enjoying the nature
This park has small pond for fishing , benches to enjoy the nature, bridge and one lil tiny stall for water/ juice in case if you need to quench your thirst on hot summer day. Although I visited last week and it was lil chilly. If you planning to go this time of the year make sure you wear smth warm so you can enjoy your visit

Dee 2023 Oct 02

Very nice preserve. If you are going to walk the trail around the lake, you may want to save this one for cooler or overcast days. Shade is not plentiful. If you begin your walk from the Nature Center parking lot, Will County Woods Walk has distance at 2.77 miles. Short trip on wooded mulch trail down to the paved trail that circles the lake.

alyse k 2023 Sep 21

I bring my son here. We always find a variety of wild life here and have fun:) the nature center itself is neat and a great place to bring kids on days you need to stay indoors

Rhonda Birk 2023 Aug 02

UPDATE: second time here to do a paint your rain barrels event. Loved it!
This center puts together some really nice programs.

First time here, I came to see hummingbirds on the roof top garden and not a one showed up. But I stayed on the roof for a little while because it was peaceful. (I arrived when they first opened so no one else was there). The quiet went away when a number of kids showed up.
This is a nice nature center, plus the staff is very helpful. There are trails, and behind the center they have a very rustic kids area in the woods.
There are trails that take you to the trout ponds or lakes, but I chose to drive there.
Many people were fishing, riding bikes, and walking. There is a bait store to buy anything you may need.

Clementina Garcia 2023 Jun 05

Great nature center with rooms for kiddies. The rooms with activities, sensory, and crafts I would say is geared for babies to about 8 year olds. Definitely a fun spot to check out. The playground area in the back is awesome! So much to climb and check out. There is also a path you can explore out there.

Melody L 2023 May 01

What an amazing nature playground! It’s everything we were looking for as an escape from the city. Lots of open-ended opportunities for gross motor movement and natural play. We could have spent hours there! The center itself is also wonderful, with all kinds of activities for kids and great window benches for parents. Note that although the center closes at 4, the playground (located just behind the big beautiful nature center building) is open until sundown, and there are restrooms accessible from outside.