When is Emily Oaks Nature Center open?
Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM; Sun 10 AM–7 PM.
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Nature centre
Emily Oaks Nature Center
Relax in Nature
- 4.7507 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
A peaceful suburban nature preserve with winding trails, restored prairies, and quiet ponds that invite slow exploration. Specialties include wildlife viewing, educational programs, and accessible walking paths—great for families, solo nature lovers, or anyone seeking fresh-air relaxation and photography opportunities.
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When is the best time to visit Emily Oaks 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.
Is Emily Oaks Nature Center indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Emily Oaks Nature Center?
4650 Brummel St,Skokie, IL 60076.
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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 7 pm
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 55°
- Rain
- 17%
- Wind
- 4mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–7 PM
Where and how
- 1 Emily Oaks Nature Center
- 2 Exploritorium · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 507 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Picnics
- Walking trails
- Gardens
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 1 pm. Light layer from 1 pm.
JacketUntil 1 pm
Light layerFrom 1 pm