North Park Village Nature Center

Park Description

North Park Village Nature Center is located on the northwest side of Chicago and includes a forty-six acre nature preserve and also an educational facility. The Nature Center and preserve are situated within the North Park Village complex, a cluster of buildings located on approximately 155 acres of land.

The nature preserve features trails that wind through woodlands, wetlands, praire and savannas. A discovery room, a hands-on table of natural objects and interactive displays are highlights of the Nature Center. Programs offered include public programs for pre-schoolers, school age children, families and adults; an eco-explorers summer camp and outreach programs.

Open 7 Days a Week, 362 Days a Year!
(closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The mission of the North Park Village Nature Center is to provide urban citizens with an opportunity to interact with wildlife, plants and other natural resources through environmental education and access to improved natural landscapes.

There are plenty of opportunities to learn about and enjoy the riches of nature at the only Nature Center in Chicago - please come for a visit!

For a map of the Nature Center, click here.

To view a copy of the current Urban Naturalist Newletter, the quarterly Nature Newsletter of the Chicago Park District, click on the full issue, or the seperate articles, as listed below.
Page 1-16:July - Sept. 2008 Urban Naturalist Newsletter (complete newsletter)
Page 1: Keeping Chicago's Parks and Beaches Clean
Page 2: Letter from the Superintendent: Clean & Safe Parks & Beaches
Page 3: Volunteer Voices: Madiem Kawa
Page 4-5: Putting Water Back Into the Ground
Page 5: Junior Naturalist: Get Your Water Sunshiny Clean
Page 6-9: North Park Village Nature Center July - Sept. 2008 Program Calendar
Page 10: Stewardship Workdays July - Sept. 2008 Calendar
Page 11-15: Nature Oasis July - Sept. 2008 Program Calendar
Page 16: Back Cover