Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. The preserve is beautiful throughout the seasons and provides homes for many animals including deer, fox, mink, and owls. Westwood Naturalists conduct year-round programs to increase visitors understanding and appreciation of our natural world. The nature center is located just south of I-394 and east of Highway 169.

Parking and admission are free.

Wood chipped, boardwalks and hard surface accessible trails are open from dawn to dusk year-round. View interpretive center hours.

Westwood Hills Nature Center has several facilities that are available for rent. View more rental information.

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