Westwood Hills Nature Center
About
Westwood Hills Nature Center - 160 Acres of Marsh, Woods, and Prairie
160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods, and restored prairie in St. Louis Park, just west of Minneapolis. Operated by the City of St. Louis Park; parking and admission are always free.
Programs for Kids
Outdoor-focused summer camps and year-round programming. Programs include:
- Preschool camp (ages 4-5, pre-kindergarten)
- 1st-3rd grade summer camp
- 3rd-5th grade summer camp
- 4th-6th grade summer camp
- Topics: archery, forts, pond study, overnight camping, biking, and more
What's Included
- 160 acres of marsh, woods, and restored prairie
- Nature Center building with classrooms
- Free parking and admission
- Naturalist-led camp sessions
Experience
St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, and west Minneapolis families use Westwood Hills for active outdoor camp programming that takes kids out into the natural areas rather than keeping them indoors. The West Franklin Avenue location is reachable from Highway 100 and Highway 169.