Hidden Oaks Nature Center Bolingbrook is a wonderful (and free) way to explore and learn in a kid-friendly environment. Inside this award-winning building are interactive nature displays and animals to observe. You will also want to check out the outdoor area with trails where you can see flowers, wildlife, and sculptures, a trout pond and metal sculptures. Don’t miss the rooftop picnic area with a great new of the entire grounds!

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Features

• Award-winning, environmentally friendly building
• Interactive nature displays, including a “match-the-smell” game that shoots out different scents at the push of a button and a giant tree showcasing animal habitats
• Honey for sale, from their own beehives (seasonal)
• Animals, including snakes, frogs, and tortoises
• Discovery Room with more animal tanks, hands-on activities, and a few toys and games
• Rooftop picnic area with live plants on the deck and a gorgeous view of the entire Hidden Oaks Conservation Area
• Beautifully landscaped grounds with bird feeders, trails, sculptures, nature-inspired playground, and trout pond

Tips when visiting Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook

• Pack a lunch to eat on the rooftop (food is not available for purchase)
• Bring bug spray if you plan on playing in the outdoor area during the summer
• Obtain a fishing permit and bring fishing poles and bait to catch trout in the pond
• Stop by the nearby Portillo’s for a snack and/or chocolate cake shakes