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Douglas-Hart Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 468 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Mattoon, Illinois
Informal park with a playground, trails, a visitor center and ponds featuring turtles and birds.
Plan your visit
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (217) 235-4644
- Website dhnature.org
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“The turtles are out in full effect most turtles I've seen in one spot in my life the trails are clean and the parks are well maintained”
What parents say
The turtles are out in full effect most turtles I've seen in one spot in my life the trails are clean and the parks are well maintained
I hadn’t visited Douglas-Hart Nature Center in years but I was pleasantly surprised to see all the new updates! The trails are kept immaculate. It was a great morning last Saturday to take my dog for a walk on the trails.
I hadn't visited Douglas Hart for many years. I was very impressed with everything they had done. The trails are beautiful. There is a small playground and an outdoor learning center for all of their wonderful summer programs and their regular activities and education programs they have throughout the year.
We had a great time at The Douglas-Hart Nature Center. We loved the trails and the ponds. We enjoyed feeding the fish. The Mindful Moments reminders were great. We had the best fun at the zip line and the playground. The volunteers in the nature center were so polite and helpful. It is a beautiful place to enjoy.
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