Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch
About
250-Acre Riparian Woodland Preserve
Star K Ranch is a 250-acre riparian woodland park along Sand Creek in north-central Aurora. The Morrison Nature Center sits inside the ranch with a visitor center, dog-friendly trails, and ambassador animals - western box turtle, bull snake, tiger salamander.
Free City Programs
Aurora Parks runs free nature programming year-round, with seasonal events. Programs include:
- Drop-in visitor center hours
- Family nature programs
- School field trips
- Trail walks
- Special seasonal events
- Ambassador animal meet-and-greets
What's Included
- Free entry to nature center and trails
- Animal-meet sessions during open hours
- Free programs unless otherwise specified
Experience
Quiet, well-maintained, often-empty trail network - locals call it the city's hidden gem. Strong fit for free family weekend outings. Hours: Wed-Fri noon-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Closed Mon-Tue.