Nature Centers
Ballard Nature Center
210 acres with a visitor center, exhibit displays and a library. 3 mi. of trail through woodlands, flat lands and prairies.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free Admission
- Hours
- Visitors center - M-F: 8am-4pm S: noon-4pm Trails - Daily: dawn-dusk. Closed major holidays.
- Address
- 5253 E. US Highway 40
- Phone
- 618-483-6856
- [email protected]
- Map
- Get Directions →
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