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Eastman Nature Center in Maple Grove

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Eastman Nature Center is a hiking area in Maple Grove, MN.

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Nick G -Google user

6 months ago

We visited Eastman Nature Center for a class field trip. The on-site educators were excellent. They kept the kids under control by keeping them engaged!! I was very impressed not only with how well Eastman was run, but also the presentation of the...Read More

EasyLoop1-2 hrHiking, Running, Biking, Birdwatching, WalkingPlenty of parking

David Fletcher (RegNeoJazz) -Google user

2 years ago

Eastman Nature center is a great place for kids to learn about birds and other animals. Informative displays with gain their interests. Located in the Park Reserve that allows you to get back into nature. Great for hiking...very easy trails. Running, biking, and horse back riding are also...Read More

EasyLoop2-3 hrHiking, Running, Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, Walking

Courtney Faydo -Google user

Edited 3 months ago

Love visiting Jack 🦉 Great viewing area inside the building. Love the little lake to the side of the parking lot.

EasyNot sureLess than 1 hrRunning, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, WalkingSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotThere’s a decent amount of parking but it’s not a huge lot.No feesRestrooms available in the lobby/entrance to the building.

Antoinette Szymanski -Google user

a year ago

Really nice trails, mostly shaded which was nice hiking on a day it was very warm. Very clean. The free app with the trails map was excellent as i wandered around on several different trails. Well done! Didn't spend a lot of time in the...Read More

Loop1-2 hrPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Sid S -Google user

Edited a year ago

2-25-24, 2pm We visited the hiking trails behind the Nature Center. We made the full loop, about 3/4 of the hike we took the dirt/ grass paths that follows the paived trail. The side path was great with many better views, the dogs also loved...Read More

ModerateLoop3-4 hrHiking, Running, Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, WalkingPlenty of parkingFree parking lotPlenty of parking available.Very wide paths with extrace space to step off to the side if need be. Garbage cans around for poop bags.

Nicholas Snavely -Google user

8 months ago

Eastman Nature Center, staff, and volunteers have laid the foundation for my appreciation of the natural world and our fellow humans that are a part of it. It has been a blessing for the nature exploration it provides both young and old …

Wyatt W. Penke -Google user

a year ago

An excellent nature center inside Elm Creek Park Reserve. The building is very large with lots of glass for viewing wildlife. There are many great displays and clean bathrooms. They have live animals here like snakes and turtles. Also …

Laura Risdall -Google user

2 years ago

Came here with our 2nd grade field trip! They do an amazing experience with the kids! Three rotations- hike, animal study, pond study. All the naturalists are so great with kids! Highly recommend! We added a trip to the big playground nearby for the...Read More

Nancy Benzinger -Google user

Edited a year ago

Fabulous place to hike and enjoy nature. My favorite place in the whole wide world. I come here several days a week plus I walk with my friend and her pups. Have taken thousands of photos in the park this past year!

Dan Seiler -Google user

2 years ago

First time visiting with the school. Very neat place. Gets your head out of the day to day grind and let's you just enjoy some natural peace, quite and beauty of nature. Plus great amenities!

Cindy Christians -Google user

a year ago

I think this might be my favorite area of Elm Creek Park. The trails are more natural, there's a great pond with a dock and the way the sunlight pierces the forest is just so peaceful.

Roxanne Molskness -Google user

7 years ago

Lovely nature center and trails. Fun programs for kids and adults. I came with a friend for an evening of snowshoeing and mulled wine event. It was fun and very informative. Naturalists are friendly and knowledgeable. Nice place to come to …

Michele Theisen -Google user

10 months ago

We’ve been coming to the Eastman Nature Center for over 8 years! Since my youngest daughter was born and we were looking for things to do! They are so welcoming and so informative here! They have the best gear library where you can borrow stuff...Read More

EasyLoopHiking, Birdwatching, WalkingPlenty of parkingFree parking lotPlenty of restrooms available with solar powered washing as well!

Chris Montan -Google user

a year ago

I used to come here as a child on field trips with my elementary school and have not been here in almost 30 years. I came with my wife for a little weekend date fun & education. There were a lot more things to look...Read More

Andria Bertucci -Google user

4 months ago

What an awesome place. Took my toddler nieces here this evening. We got here just after the nature center building closed but the bathroom and water fountain are still available until 10pm. The workers were leaving but chatted with us and let us know about...Read More

EasyLoopLess than 1 hrHiking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, WalkingBathroom and water fountain in the nature center building are open until 10pm

Missy Voronyak -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

Very impressed with the cleanliness and well kept trails. I didn't spot a single piece of trash in over an hour. The Nature Center building has restrooms you can use, including one in the entryway even when the building is closed. There is …

Maria -Google user

3 months ago

Felt like an educational getaway. The staff is so knowledgeable and great with kids. I was left excited with all the Monarch and Squirrel tidbits, that I did not know about. The trails feel so relaxing since you are surrounded by nature. The inside had...Read More

ModerateLess than 1 hrBirdwatching, WalkingOnsite

B X -Google user

a week ago

We love the Eastman Nature Center! We go here at least 5x a year exploring all of the MN seasons and wildlife. We have booked several educational classes such as feeding wildlife or the animals they have in the building , make s’mores, bird watching and searching...Read More

Moderate

Minwild G -Google user

2 months ago

Beautiful building with lots of interesting displays inside. Also lots of pamphlets about 3 Rivers Parks inside as well. Some lube animals like turtles, frogs, and snakes inside too view as well. Make sure to head down the stairs and back outside to see Jack,...Read More

EasyHikingPlenty of parking

Danielle Haffner -Google user

a week ago

Really cool facility and programs at no charge. Lovely trails and bike paths in the area as well. Make sure to visit Jack the Owl 🦉out back. …

Features

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Picnic tables

Public restroom

Children

Good for kids

Good for kids birthday

Kid-friendly hikes

Pets

Dogs allowed

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