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Farmington Hills Nature Center
24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Great park. Saw two bucks today tangling with their horns. Wonderful trails.

Mo
Review №2

Great place to spend the day. Had a birthday party thereNature CenterDid you know that?The Nature Center isA 211-acre park are 4.5 miles of trails for hiking and nature study. In the winter these trails are used for cross-country skiing. A large picnic area is located at the north end of the park. It includes a splash pad, group picnic shelter, youth playground, in-ground grills, two sand volleyball courts, an in-line hockey rink and six horseshoe pits.Great to spend the Day with Kids all year long or bring visitors to explore

Ja
Review №3

Trails are so well maintained the beauty within the city is breath taking the streams, deer squirrels and colors surround you with a peaceful place to regain energy. I love seeing the couples, families and joggers. I love being a part of a refreshing conmunity! Get out and support the community you live in or visit surrounding walking trails. Take time for you or invite a family member, friend or someone who just needs to get out! Laugh smile be happy!

Pa
Review №4

I love the trails there.

Bi
Review №5

Nice place for Kids and they have various activities as well for family and kids.

FE
Review №6

Very nice place

Te
Review №7

Great place to learn about wildlife in Farmington area and throughout Michigan. Very nice bird watching sitting area.

Da
Review №8

This is a small, hands-on nature center that is particularly great for small children. With lots of exhibits they can touch, its a great way for them to learn about the parkland area around them. Theres a lot of trails in this park but theres a small trail just for kids that also has some exhibits as well, and a small garden out back. Bathrooms on site. Excellent parking. Wheelchair accessible. Cons: although the larger park itself is a nice size, I do wish the Nature Center was a bit bigger.

J
Review №9

Great pleace to spend quality time with kids

Ra
Review №10

If you are visiting for the first time then Kids like this place.

io
Review №11

Great place to spend quality time with kids, they offer lots of activities indoor and outdoor.

Jo
Review №12

So nice place to visit

Yi
Review №13

Great place for snowshoeing! Nature center offers great educational resources and experiences for kids.

De
Review №14

A fun place for kids and big kids the trails are nice and you can go for a short walk or a long jog without a problem. There are Residential Deer that are not afraid of people (please don’t have your children chase them or startle them). There are birds that come and go, but not too many which I am surprised. This is a place to get away for a few minutes and get some fresh air. No dogs are allowed at this park.

Ka
Review №15

Great signage. Interpretation was fun and user friendly.

Da
Review №16

Beautiful, well marked, easy walking trails. No dogs allowed

Al
Review №17

I love the walk trails and the indoor exhibits!

Ma
Review №18

Best place for walking and having outdoor fun in Farmington.They have trails, they have a playground, they have a splash pad, they have educational toys, they have events, they have wild critters all over, they have Pokémon stops, they have drinks & snacks for post-hike; this place has it all. And its all very well-maintained.

St
Review №19

It was great place to go to observe many different types of species of birds, squirrels, rabbits, it was quite, has a trails to walk, has a bon fire pit to sit around with family and friends, picnic tables, free to get in, lots of parking, handicap parking,, no animals are allowed which is understandable with the public walking around. It good place for quite time

Sh
Review №20

Great nature centure. Especially for kids

Ca
Review №21

The nature trail is only about 1/4 of a mile but its so fun we never make it all the way down the trail! The activities are beautifully open ended and encourage imagination and collaboration. We will come back often!

Vi
Review №22

Kids enjoyed here, Nature center walk and Nature classroom was very good. Splash pads is always a fun in summer.

La
Review №23

Lots of cool nature activities and displays. Visit Twist the bunny. An adorable real and friendly rabbit.

St
Review №24

Wonderful birthday party location. 6 year olds and all enjoyed meeting some animals, a nature walk with binoculars, and a clean air conditioned space for cake, games, etc.

Am
Review №25

Best community Nature Center for kids and adults to enjoy! Not to mention, Heritage Park is amazing! So much to enjoy. Play areas, splash pad, sledding, nature walk (discovery trail), trails, etc! Check it out of you have not!

Sw
Review №26

Best local one at free of cost

Me
Review №27

Great place for kids, families! Take advantage of free (summer) programs, or just enjoy trails and nature center. Staff is always kind and patient with little ones. Seems like they are well trained to spark and keep childrens interest in science, nature.

H
Review №28

This place is awesome! The nature center itself is well worth the 30 min trip, but the trails around the center are also great for kids to explore. Not too far from the nature center (different parking lot) there is a nice playground, and a lot of open space for kids to run and play.

Vi
Review №29

My husband and I took the naturalist led Full Moon Walk. Very nice experience. The three naturalists were knowledgeable and did a lovely job making the hike a magical event for the children. Highly recommend!

Ir
Review №30

The nature walk was nice.

Au
Review №31

Great walking paths! Can get a bit muddy after it rains. Also, be careful in the winter time. The pavement ices and is very difficult to get up the hill with the ice.

Gi
Review №32

Incredible, my son likes all the animals and the activities proposed

TR
Review №33

The say they love nature but yet they eat meat..oh we all love nature while the staff is chewing a hot dog at the bonfire there.if they loved nature they wouldnt eat it.but overall very fun and decent trails. Also they have a little cottage building for animals.

Ed
Review №34

Well kept paths. Intimate. Great programs for family and children and adults. Friendly park rangers. Love ut!

Ca
Review №35

Love coming here! They always have fun events that are either free or very inexpensive. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful grounds to explore.

Na
Review №36

My grandson loves the FH Nature Center, which we visit often, so we thought it would be the perfect spot for his birthday party. This is such a wonderful place and the party was fantastic ! Robin was our nature leader and party hostess for the day and she did an outstanding job leading the children in animal activities, including a hike and some hands-on critter interaction. She also made the party room the perfect place for the festivities. What a great place !!

Ma
Review №37

Beautiful historic home that has great conference room for large meeting, 2 medium sized rooms for decent sized meeting and 1 smaller room for a private meeting of 12 or so. 3 of the four have sinks and counter space. Perfect place and beautiful setting for any occasion.

By
Review №38

Amazing hidden little thing

Ma
Review №39

Grandaughters birthday party was held there. Very nice indoor displays and nature counselor took them on a nice trail walk. Kids had a great time and not much hassle for parents beyond providing cake and snacks.

Mi
Review №40

Wow really nice City Park, great features. Nice indoor areas with a bunny and some great walking trails. Great views

Da
Review №41

Clean and well organized. Trails here are great for walking and running.

Ro
Review №42

Really like this little center! Nice walking paths also!

Je
Review №43

Great family place! Lots to see and a great place to get some exercise walking.

Ch
Review №44

Great learning experience for my child. Awesome viewing area.

El
Review №45

Love the nature center at Heritage park. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I sometimes check in after walking or snowshoeing, it is a great place to relax and learn about nature at the same time.

Ji
Review №46

A wonderful activity all year round for curious kids and parents! There is always something interesting to explore and the employees are very keen to answer questions.

Jp
Review №47

We love this place! Great place for kids to explore and of course the live bunny helps too

To
Review №48

The kids love the nature center. It pretty a large with lots of hands on stuff and from time to time there are small animals out (like turtles) that can see and touch.The park is huge and has wooded nature trails that are well maintained

Sa
Review №49

Great relaxing place, and amazing staff

Ju
Review №50

Great facility, helpful staff, beautiful exhibits! They also run a fantastic birthday party at a very reasonable price. What a gem in our community.

El
Review №51

Very enjoyable walk but a little challenging. There are lots of inclines and declines. The setting is lovely, lots of foliage and wild life.

An
Review №52

The staff is wonderful. My family has spent hours playing in the nature center and they never get bored.

Tr
Review №53

We went to a 3yr olds birthday party here. They had a guided tour, lots of activities, and a room with toys and tables for food. Great experience.

Da
Review №54

We enjoyed taking our young children to the Nature Center, where they could play, see the fish, turtles, and snakes, and see all the animal mounts. There was a pet rabbit too! The trails are great, and we enjoyed some geocaching, too!

Li
Review №55

What a wonderful little gem in the community! This small facility has lots to offer- bird watching bay, coloring tables, pup tent to play, kayak to explore and more. Features a large taxidermy collection as well as a few live animals- fish, turtles, snakes, mice, and bunnies.Staff are kind and courteous. We will definitely be back again! Thanks!

St
Review №56

A beautiful city park with nice trails. Good birding as well.

Ou
Review №57

Nice trails but swarms and swarms of mosquitoes

Em
Review №58

My toddler really enjoyed the play campsite, kayak, and the variety of taxidermy animals. This would be perfect for a rainy day outing with little ones. Outside, there is a longhouse representation with some music exploration items.

Fr
Review №59

Must people dont even know it is here. Fun for the kiddos. Price is Right, too. Free

De
Review №60

Had many stuffed animals of the area. Several trails, which are hilly.

B
Review №61

Never went in here before. It looks really cool! Very informational

Ni
Review №62

Beautiful park with lots of different trails, a really nice nature center, splash pad, a discovery trail for the kids, and a park. You could spend the whole day here.

De
Review №63

Holy cow what a nice gem to find in the neck of my woods

Ge
Review №64

Nice picnic spot , also lovely walking trail and clean washrooms. Enjoyed my visit.

St
Review №65

A nice nature reserve in a urban environment.

Mi
Review №66

Wonderful place to spend a few hours with the kids on a Sunday. Many things to keep them interested. Live turtles, bee hives, fish, snakes, etc., hands on stuff like fossils and unusual rocks, and alot of stuffed (real) animals. When youre done inside, right outside there are well kept nature trails to explore and picnic areas.Its open to the public with plenty of parking and totally free. Truly a nice place and one of the many reasons why Farmington/Farmington Hills is a great place to live.

Da
Review №67

Went on a delightful full moon hike. Highly recommended for kids 6-10

It
Review №68

Beautiful place ,for all ages,well done.

Pu
Review №69

It is super great!

Da
Review №70

Good place to be with nature.

F
Review №71

Good place to visit with the kids.

Ky
Review №72

Beautiful park. Great hiking trails!

Bi
Review №73

Nice little spot

Yu
Review №74

Nice place to appreciate nature and learn about the animals.

Je
Review №75

Beautiful park, lots of nature, friendly staff, great classes for kids

Ma
Review №76

Great trails, beautiful scenery, has a small, but good, splash park for the family, and my 5 year old LOVES the nature preschool classes they offer there. Shes been going since she was 3.

no
Review №77

Very friendly staff and helpful with nature questions

Se
Review №78

Nice nature trails.

Ca
Review №79

Great place for a little ones birthday party!!

Da
Review №80

Hidden treasure in the middle of all the hustle

Ll
Review №81

Spacious, clean park and nature center with friendly, helpful staff.

An
Review №82

Went with my child for a field trip...we had a ball...staff was so informative and friendly...we had fun and learned alot!

Sh
Review №83

Very nice,helped pull some weeds to help out.

Ta
Review №84

Great party experience

Ma
Review №85

Great nature center :)

Mi
Review №86

Good, clean fun.

Es
Review №87

Cool place to visit.

ta
Review №88

Lovely live bird sanctuary

Al
Review №89

Fun and informative. Great for kids.

Ci
Review №90

Great spot for kids and family to hang out for about an hour and learn about wildlife

Su
Review №91

Great hands-on exhibits at the Nature Center. Friendly helpful staff.

Ch
Review №92

Great fall photography spot

Ki
Review №93

Fun place to stroll around.

Cl
Review №94

Fun and educational place to take the family!

Ga
Review №95

Cool place

Th
Review №96

Great fun!

KT
Review №97

Great place to take a stroll

Li
Review №98

Great fun for all!

Ма
Review №99

Best place)))

da
Review №100

Great facility...

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  • Address:24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336, United States
  • Site:http://www.fhgov.com/Activities/Parks-Facilities/Nature-Center.aspx
  • Phone:+1 248-477-1135
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:12–5pm
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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