Cool Creek Park — Wildlife Passport

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City park · Central · 17 mi away

A creek-side county park with prairie plantings, boardwalks and a hands-on nature center.

Creek corridorPrairieWet woods

Map

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40.0107, -86.1289

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Plan your visit

HoursDaylight hours, dawn to dusk · open now

FeeFree

Best seasonsApril to October, with spring migration in late April

ParkingMain lot at the entrance

EntrancesMain entrance

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesNature center, Amphitheatre, Playground, Restrooms

Official infoWebsite

Trails

Easy, pavedCreek Loop · 1.3 mi

Easy, accessiblePrairie Boardwalk · 0.6 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Observe three different pollinators

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

A nine-square checklist for a yard, schoolyard or city park.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

9 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal hours and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Park district listing · Reviewed August 2026