Crabtree Nature Center - Barrington, Illinois

Crabtree Nature Center

Located at 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, Crabtree Nature Center is a beautiful and educational nature preserve that offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. The center is easily accessible by phone at 73816592 and on the web at fpdcc.com.

The center specializes in providing a park, bird watching area, hiking area, nature preserve, and tourist attraction. Other notable features include a wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, hiking trails, public restrooms, and kid-friendly activities, making it an ideal destination for families with children.

Crabtree Nature Center has received high praise from visitors, with an impressive 4.8 out of 5-star rating based on 241 reviews on Google My Business. This indicates a strong commitment to providing a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all patrons.

👍 Reviews of Crabtree Nature Center

Chanelle S.

5/5

Crabtree Nature Center is close by for us, and we like the peaceful walking trails around the lake and out into the open prairie land. It's not a long walk (there are two 1.4 mile loops which can be combined into a ~3 mile walk), but it's pleasant and refreshing to see the tall grasses waving in the wind or feel the cool shade of the trees. It gets muddy, so consider that after a rainy period. The path around the lake is the shadier of the two on a hot day; the Phantom Prairie trail is less crowded and takes you out into more open space than you'd expect to see in the suburbs. Neither trail is often crowded, though, and no one's biking or walking dogs here. The nature center is simple but nice.

Steph G.

5/5

My daughter loved the nature center! It had a small owl which was really cool to see up close. They also have injured owls in a cage outside of the nature center that you could see. They also have binoculars for rent that you could use for bird watching! The walk around the trails was beautiful. Definitely coming back

Ludomir B.

4/5

This is a 'nature center' focusing to bring you closer to wild life. Theyfore there are no pavements and dogs not allowed. Some part of trails are muddy after rains. Very quiet place.
Beware of mosquitoes as they can ruin your visit.

Loges

5/5

Went to the Explore nature event. Amazing stands with different unique demonstrations including bee keeping, yarn weaving, fishing anchoring, wood cookie painting, taxidermy specimens, pressing tokens, wellness stand and orienteering (best one). An hour drive but worth! Will go again to explore the trails!! Amazing volunteers and Staffs!! 4 yr old and I enjoyed Throughly!!

Don M.

4/5

Good place to go on a nature hike. Trails are generally short and easy. Beautiful landscape and frogs in the small frog pond off the one trail. Also, some injured owls in cages.

Alex K.

5/5

Very nice place with good nature trails. Lots of flowers and birds. Lots of activities for kids. It would be nice to have a picnic tables at the parking area.

Evgeny B.

5/5

Great park, around 2.5 miles in size with about 70% covered in forest. Beautiful trees, excellent trails for walking, though not paved. Lakes add to the charm. A pleasant spot! No dogs only hiking.

R J.

5/5

Great place to enjoy the nature and the beautiful diversity of plants and trees.
No bikes allowed, no pets allowed too.
There s a small nature center and beside it the bathroom.( it s clean ).
It has three trails, awesome views.
It has plenty of benches to sit and relax.
Free parking lot and easy to park.