Wish they allowed dogs on leash esp since it connects to 3 other forest preserves would be fantastic.

The path is very well maintained and scenic. I went there with the intention of bird watching and wasnt disappointed. They have a nice amount of prairie land that I even spotted deer in.

I went with a stroller and 2 young kids. The paved trail was nice, easy, and not too long. There werent many other people during the evening on a weekday. Good place for exercise.

Its a clean and beautiful park to go to. Really nice trails and not super busy.

Love bringing my little one here! He has a great time exploring, getting dirty, climbing, playing music and just being a little boy! This is a great place to be able to sit back and let him explore and discover. Bring bug spray!!!!

This is small park but it has some unique landscape along its creek forming Dells. A portion of the trails leaving the nature center are paved and they stay within the confines of a small wooded area. Further on the trail becomes natural, more hilly and heavily wooded. The creek is the central feature in this part of the park. In the summer this park can be quite busy but the winter is much less active. There are large numbers of humming birds here in season up in front of the nature center so if you are looking to photograph them you are almost guaranteed to see them when it warms up.

Been going here for years. A nice walk through the woods. Like any park the mosquitoes are plentiful in the summer. Bring your bug spray!

Very relaxing place. People are polite

This is an incredibly beautiful area. You can enjoy an easy hike through the wooded area, cross a bridge over the good-sized stream, and follow an ancient sanstone bluff up onto the prairie restoration field. Look at the wild flowers and listen to the numerous bird species.

This is our favorite place to get outside and learn about nature!

I attended this location with my son and his class on a field trip. I pride myself in knowing and taking my children to everyplace that they can enjoy in Rockford. That day I found out I had missed a spot. When we went it had snowed the night before. That added to the beauty of the hike we took. The staff was excellent and taught us all so much about animals and made it understandable for the kids. We had so much fun, I will definitely be going back.

Absolutely fantastic place to relax and enjoy all the birds!!! The Nature Center provides food for our feathered friends so theres a lot of birds that call it home. Theres a multitude of different birds there..Indigo Bunting, Goldfinches, Rose Breasted Grosbeaks, Orioles, Nuthatches, Eastern Phoebes, Flickers, Gnat catchers, White Crowned Sparrows, and so much more!!! Theres also a really nice walking path and a natural play area for the kids; big and small . They also host a lot of Milkweed so the Monarchs are super happy there. Cant say enough good about this beautiful place. ️

A nice park preserve nestled just outside of town enough to get away for the sounds of the highway, but be close enough to still be convenient. If you are hiking make sure to get a COLOR map to follow the correct trails! Also, if you are up for the walk, make sure to get to the deepest part of the property to see the stream and dolomite cliffs.

Beautiful well marked trails. Very cool play area for the little ones when it opens up again. off the beaten path but not too far from Klehm arboretum so you could visit both in one afternoon.

Great place to see fall colors

Short, super easy walk. Very pretty though, and a lot of nature to see!

Excellent on site programming from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Good walking trails, lovely scenery. Cant miss local spot!

Walking trails that meander through woods, near streams and fields are fun! Play place for the kids was relaxing

Nice place, wonderful for kids. Love the kids area, fun even for adults.

Love this place! Nice walk in a most interesting place!

Beautiful park with a nice hiking path.

Such a beautiful place. Great place to get out and learn about and enjoy nature.

The park is nearby my house. We love spending time here. Although no dogs are allowed.

Lots of beautiful wild flowers in August

Beautiful hiking trails.

Twilight Tranquility Walk. It was a gr8 time in the park after hours. Greg did a wonderful job with this program.

Cool little park with water and trails.

Lovely local park. Center often hosts special educational nature walks and other cool stuff.

One of the gems of the Winnebago County Forest preserves. Family had a good time at the annual luminary hike.

Its a beautiful little park, I would give it more stars honestly, but any place in Illinois thats outdoors has a 50/50 shot of being a good day, could recommend more pavilions in case rain or drizzle, but then again most people dont go to a park when its like that so, go check it out on a nice day! Or build some shelter type areas for the people who like being out no matter what the day is like

The walk in the woods was great

A special place in our families heart

Always love going there has a sense of Tranquility to it I love it

Very nice but i think they should clean the debris around

Hiked a long way. Woods, creek, bridges, prairie, wetlands. Kids liked the play area with makeshift xylophone of wood.

Peaceful and relaxing. Great trails, beautiful flowers and birds.

Such a fun nature conservancy. The staff was incredibly kind. Will be back.

Silent Lights Luminaria event was very nice. The walking path was lighted for the entire loop...nicely done. Hot chocolate was available (requested donations to defer cost). The horse-drawn hay ride was nice, but only around the parking lot. Very nice wood fire in the fire place.

Absolutely love Severson Dells. One id 5he nicest places in Illinois

Great place to go for a walk in a beautiful surrounding.

Have been coming to this nature preserve for as long as I can remember and have always loved the peace and quiet this place offers. Great trails and has an incredible nature center.

Great family friendly events. Always a fun time.

Like it just wish they allowed pets would be a great place to walk a dog.

Thank you so much for coming to Bloom Elementarys funfair. The students loved seeing all the neat items.

Love it as a child. Love it as a adult.

Enthusiastic knowledgeable staff. Interesting wildlife and geological features.

We love Severson Dells because it is a quiet place wheree no dogs are allowed. There are educational programs for children that have greatly enhanced my childrens vocabulary. The paved trail allows access for those with disabilities and those who do not want muddy feet. You can see a pond, a creek, a forest, a prairie and a wetland all from the paved trail. There are also numbered posts that have QR codes on them. You can scan the QR code and learn about that specific area.

A fantastic venue for nature education for people of all ages. Go to their website to see all the things going on. Of course go there to experience nature not that far from downtown Rockford. If you do, you will become a regular.

Trails could be marked better, but overall a good place to hike.

Yoga at the Dells was awesome. I look forward to more yoga! Maybe once a month?I then attended the Night Hike! Another Awesome!! Thank you!

The luminaries were beautiful along with the crisp walk. Thank you all for your hard work. The crowd was fantastic.

Great trails, paved and dirt. Very serene. Ive seen deer early in the morning, turtles in the pond, many different birds. The Grove playground is great too, kids love it! There are many informative programs and guided hikes as well as concerts and other events. The yearly luminary walk is amazing.

Beautiful scenery, kind staff and tons of programs for adults and kids !

Very nice place for a peaceful walk in the woods with nature.

Always beautiful and a peaceful place to walk!

Nice trails could be marked better.

Very nice hiking, not too difficult.

Great time watching the band animal farm on the outdoor stage. Love the educational and exploring area for kids as well as the trail

Really a great place! Quiet, lots to see & easy to navigate. NO DOGS is a bit of a bummer. Check out the kids play area and education center too!

Quite peaceful feilds and some woods.

Nice little park.

Full-moon hike was fun!

One of our favorite parks!!

Great little place for a easy hike. nothing too strenuos here but it is a beautiful location and very clear paths.

Great place with many outdoor programs and camps for kids and families.

Great place for a pleasant walk through nature.

Nice nature walking paths. Lot of places to sit also. Book library is very nice.

First time. Nature center open, Grove playground is really cool. Paved trails. Woods. Going for a walk now its cold. Windy!

Great place to take a walk or take the kids to play!

The smells, sights and sounds all embraced the outdoors! This is a hidden natural beauty.

Great place to take the young and the old alike.

Nice quiet place to take an hour long hike.

Beautiful place, The Grove could definitely use a little up keeping though. Lots of jagged pieces of wood. Makes it a little dangerous for curious kids.

This is my favorite place to stop to take a quick break from driving. So beautiful,relaxing and flowers smells so nice! It is very well taken care of!

Beautiful area, so much to explore..trails are great. Paved trails and dirt trails.

Well maintained area for hiking and outdoor recreation. Main building has nice bathrooms and some hands on items for kids.

Great place to get back to nature

Great place for short hikes very kid friendly. Staff is great very knowledgeable.

Awesome nature center many things to do! Beautiful paths to walk through!

Beautiful area. The nature hike is fun and te staff and facilities are so great. Love bringing the kids here to watch birds.

Attended an event hosted by Greg Keilback in which he shared a story he wrote about one of his earliest hiking experiences, and the impact it had on his appreciation for nature conservation. There is a knowledgeable staff on location, about to begin their nature walks and other presentations. I highly recommend making a visit to their web link so you can catch one of their calendar events. Also I want to mention there is a nice park area with picnic furnishings, and on the other side of the trail by the main building and parking area there is a large playground to watch your kids have fun and enjoy the outdoors.

Its a beautiful place to go for a hike and see wildlife. Ive often seen dear and many different kinds of birds. Also its a wonderful place to escape to and read a book or enjoy the feathered friends at the bird feeders.

Beautiful in winter. Paved walking path.

They had in ok park to play at and the hiking trails were nice.

Great trails. The only thing I didnt like was the odor by the zones they have up front. Smelt like decay.

Quiet & peaceful...take bug spray.

Amazing place everything is so beautiful. The have amazing singers and bands out in the grotto.

Great nature paths and very knowledgeably employees

Huge and fun to explore.

Great for family fun and hiking

Summer camp was great. Kids had a blast.!!!

A lot of great events.

Decent for fishing, several paths and trails, but not much outside of that

Great place for easy or moderate nature walks. Friendly staff, clean facilities. and lots of nature.

Great place for kids to play, learn, and walk on the trails! My kids and I love this place!!

Serene and awesome scenery

Nice place to leisurely walk and enjoy nature.

We enjoy the nature walk..very nice place

Absolutely gorgeous!

Guides and scenery were awesome