James "Pate" Philip State Park
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Bartlett Nature Center
2054 W. Stearns Road
Bartlett, Ill. 60103
(847) 608-3100
2054 W. Stearns Road
Bartlett, Ill. 60103
(847) 608-3100
www.bartlettparks.org
Cost: Free
Hours: Grounds: sunrise-sunset, daily. Visitor center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and holidays.
This nature center's goal is to encourage the preservation of natural areas and animals through awareness, education, conservation and interpretation. The Bartlett Nature Center includes displays and collections relating to the environment, encompassing everything from the soils to the stars. There are 4½ miles of hiking trails on 501 acres. Call or visit website for summer camp information.
