Quarry Hill Nature Center
- 701 Silver Creek Rd NE
, Rochester, MN - Phone: 507-281-6114
- Fax: 507-287-1345
- quarryhill@qhnc.org
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Rates:
No admission- donations accepted. Free parking. Pre-registration taken for most classes/programs.- No admission- donations accepted. Free parking. Pre-registration taken for most classes/programs.
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Year-RoundQuarry Hill Nature Center can be found nestled within 300 acres of park land. The Nature Center houses many live animals, a 1,700 gallon fish tank, an indoor bee hive, a childrens' library, and a bird watching room. Paved trails and natural hiking trails allow for enjoyment of this unique area located close to downtown Rochester. This park features an oak savanna, restored prairie, quarry, man-made sandstone caves and a man-made pond. Cross-country skis or snowshoes are available for rent.
Other Date Information
- Additional Date Information
: Year round. M - SA 9am-5pm, & Sun: noon - 5pm Closed on Christmas Day. Annual Fall Festival held each September. Also Halloween, New Years and Earth Day Week events.
Green Practices
- Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
- Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to Disabled
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
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Directions
Located near 4th St S & Co Rd 22 (E Circle Dr).
