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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Documents

Hawthorne Hill Trail Map

Other Link Hawthorne Hill Nature Center Webpage

Features

  1. Banquet/Meeting Room
  2. Fishing Area or Pier
  3. Interactive Children's Play Area
  4. Nature Center
  5. Nature/Multi-Use Trails
  6. Paths-Hard Surface Asphalt
  7. Public Restrooms
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center is the perfect place to enjoy rich fall colors, snow-frosted trees, spring wildflowers, summer amphibians, and an ever changing host of birds near the pond, in the woods, or even from the comfort of the nature center. The 67-acre natural area that flanks both sides of Brookside Drive has a wheelchair accessible trail that leads to the pond and sedge meadow as well as wide, wood-chipped trails to access other areas. Please bring your family and friends. We have games and activities for children and families to enjoy together. The pond is a great place to teach your children to fish, or to just appreciate the natural beauty.