Watershed Nature Center, Illinois, United States
4.5 (35 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Edwardsville Educational sites
Still A Special Spot ...
... for a stroll or for enjoying wildflowers or for spotting wildlife or for photographing scenery or just to get outta the house for a change. The Nature Center volunteer staff have added at least one new structure along the pondside trail since my wife & I first visited a year ago (a shelter for a bench), and they continue to maintain the Center trails & amenities for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages and abilities. Being adjacent to a city park offers other useful amenities for spending more time enjoying the outdoor spaces (public restrooms, picnic tables, playground), and paved parking is abundant. It's a great place for a visit any day of the week.
Address
1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1015
Mobile
Website
http://watershednaturecenter.com
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 15:38
User Ratings
4.5 based on (35 reviews)
Reviews
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5Ricardo59IL 5:00 PM Dec 21, 2016
Great place to get lost in nature, right on the edge of town
This is a popular place for people who just want a good walk out in nature. There are usually lots of ducks & geese and red-wing blackbirds. I've also seen hawks, deer, turtles, beaver and other birds. The bike trail goes right next to the park and those trails can take you miles in different directions if you want a longer experience. There is a building, but it's usually closed when I've been there. There are generally no public restrooms available. Some of the paths are paved and some are not, but there's no serious elevation to contend with.
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5Jane S 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2020
Evening dog walk
We take our dogs out to run at the watershed. The loop is exactly 1 mile so its a good distance for the boys.
