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Sand Ridge Nature Center
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Sand Ridge Nature Center

  • 4.8105 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

Sand Ridge Nature Center is a quiet, spacious preserve with well-maintained trails and a hands-on learning center. It specializes in birding, native plants, and environmental education — a great spot for nature walks, photography, and family outings where you can expect interpretive exhibits and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Sand Ridge Nature Center in short

When is Sand Ridge Nature Center open?

Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM; Wed 9 AM–2 PM; Thu–Fri closed; Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Sand Ridge Nature Center?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Sand Ridge Nature Center?

15891 Paxton Ave,South Holland, IL 60473.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 4 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
9 AM–4 PM
tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9 AM–2 PM
thursday
Closed
friday
Closed
saturday
9 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–4 PM

Where and how

15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+17088680606Websitefpdcc.com

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 105 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

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What to wear to go there now

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