Ballard Nature Center

210 acres with a visitor center, exhibit displays and a library. 3 mi. of trail through woodlands, flat lands and prairies.

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
[email protected]
Map
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