McCloud Nature Park
Overview
Featuring an interactive Nature Center with interpretive exhibits, interactive computers and bird watching and 100-year-old iron truss bridge over Big Walnut Creek, McCloud Nature Park allows groups to reconnect with nature.
Park naturalists can guide groups on a leisurely stroll down hiking trails amid expansive prairie land, a diverse wildlife population, crystal-clear creeks and through glacial ravines.
This 232-acre nature park also includes trails for with hiking, year-round nature center programs, art gallery and a historic iron bridge. The park is open from Dawn to Dusk. Hours listed above are for Nature Center & Art Gallery.
Hours vary seasonally - please check their website for the most updated information.
Details
Parks & Trails
- Size of Park
- 232 Acres
- Trail Length
- 6.5 mi/0.5 mi ADA
Amenities
General
- Pet Friendly
- Restroom
Accessibility
Additional Amenities
- Accessible
Mobility/Wheelchair Access
- Wheelchair-accessible Restroom
Parks & Trails
- Grills
- Nature Center
- Picnic Tables
- Shelters/Pavilions
- Trails
Shopping & Local
- Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail
Map
Hours
Tuesday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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