Enjoy a beautiful night under the stars as we light a trail through our magnificent Veteran Acres. Our illuminated trails (approx. 1.3 mi) are a mixture of paved, gravel, and grassy surfaces.
Location: Trail entrance will begin at the Veteran Acres Picnic Shelter at North Walkup Avenue.
FREE to attend but a donation of $1 per person/$5 max per family is appreciated to support future Nature Center programs.
Walks will be held on multiple nights.
Only the last night will have additional activities (campfires, hot cocoa, s’mores, candy cane forest, and Mrs. Claus).
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Advance registration and tickets not required.
FREE to attend but a donation of $1 per person/$5 max per family is appreciated to support future Nature Center programs.
- Walk-In
- On Premises
- Family Friendly
- Dim Lighting
- Low Noise Levels
- Moderate Noise Levels
- Casual
- Other
- Outdoor
- Primarily Outdoor
- Scenic Views
- Free
- Cash
Lifer:
Crystal Lake Park District
The Crystal Lake Park District is a separate unit of local government, accounting for approximately 5% of a resident's property tax bill. Charged with providing park and recreation services for approximately 55,000 residents, the Crystal Lake Park District system includes 42 parks spanning over 1,400 acres and program offerings of over 1,000 annually. Facilities include the Nature Center, Main and West Beaches, Colonel Palmer House, Lippold Park Family Golf Center, Boncosky Softball Complex at Lippold Park, Grand Oaks Recreation/Active Adult Center, The Racket Club, Barlina House Preschool, and numerous picnic shelters. In addition to parks, facilities and programs, the district maintains miles of bike and hiking trails enjoyed by many throughout the year. The Crystal Lake Park District publishes three seasonal brochures filled with programs and special events designed for participants of all ages. The Mission of the Crystal Lake Park District is to enrich all lives through Recreation, Parks and Nature.