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Westwood Hills Nature Center

Tourist attraction

4.8(838 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 8 a.m.
Westwood Hills Nature Center

About

Tranquil preserve with trails & wildlife. 160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Westwood Hills Nature Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (952) 924-2544
  • 🕒
    Hours
    Monday:8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday:8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Thursday:8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Friday:8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public washroom: Has public washroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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