Kennicott's Grove Nature Preserve
1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025
Location & Phone number
1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
About the Business
Kennicott's Grove Nature Preserve, located at 1421 Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview, Illinois, is a 150-acre park and tourist attraction maintained by the Glenview Park District. Originally settled by horticulturist Dr. John Kennicott in 1836, the property has a rich history, with his son Robert Kennicott becoming a prominent naturalist and founding the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, The Grove offers visitors a unique outdoor experience, with trails through oak-hickory savannas, wetland pools, and opportunities to learn about Native American tribes and pioneer settlers.
The Grove Interpretive Center houses live animals, exhibits, and historical resources, while the Blacksmith Shop and Program Barn offer additional educational opportunities. The property also features a Log Cabin, Native American Village, Schoolhouse, and Kennicott Archives collection. The Redfield Estate, a vintage 1930s-era home on the grounds, is available for private events, with stunning gardens and a stone pavilion providing a picturesque backdrop.
Open daily, The Grove welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually and offers a range of programs and events for all ages. With its rich history and diverse natural areas, it is a must-visit destination in the Glenview area.
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Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"My wife and I are giving a family membership to our son & daughter-in-law and their son, Patrick. This makes a terrific anniversary gift. I appreciate the Customer Service rep who helped me."
"Phenomenal old growth nature preserve in the middle of urban Glenview. If it wasn’t for the nearby traffic noise you would think it was wilderness. Includes wetlands, red oaks, hickories. Also has a great interpretive center around the theme of the 19th century naturalist Kennickott who lived there. Great for kids. Has live terrariums and aquariums. No dogs."
"Amazing retreat from the concrete jungle around. If you're looking to add some magical zen vibe in your busy and hectic week, this place will amaze you in the first 5 min. Great forest trails with plenty of animals, mixed with tranquility and surprising silence. Walk in this place 2-3 times a week and you wont need any therapy :)"
"Very nice preserve with a lot of history. There is an interpretive center with live animals such as snakes, turtles, opossums, frogs, even a squirrel. I walked the trails, part of which is a boardwalk. Around the preserve, you can read about the Kennicots family. There was a replica tee pee, school and log cabin similar to what that the family lived in. There is also an estate you can rent out that is beautiful with some statues. I saw some black squirrels and chipmunks. I walked around for about 4 miles. It was beautiful."
"The Grove is a National Treasure. More highly cannot be spoken of the work being done at Kennicott's Grove! There's a beautiful trail, amazing animal exhibits, and historical scenes and buildings perfectly preserved. There's events for kids, a unique gift shop, and its a rare chance to interact with history on a personal level. Maybe my favorite place"
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