Fantasy Forest — Attraction in Battle Creek

The carvings in Fantasy Forest are a treat for kids to observe. This park area of the Leila Arboretum is well kept and features a permanent stage now for presentations and concerts. I was here for the Leilapalooza Music Festival and had a very good time. Sound quality was quite good whether a full band playing or a single person singing and playing acoustic guitar. No concessions most of the time, but during festivals and some special events, there is food and...

Fun to run around for the whole family. The arboretum took the trees killed by the emerald ash boer beetle and turned them into fantasy creatures and people. My favorites are the abduction of farmer McDonald and the dragon fighting the wizard. Easy access for everyone. The rest of the arboretum is great too. It's all free to move around. They periodically have public events where more are carved. October 2023 they are carving more. Great...

Thousands of people come each year to visit Battle Creek's Fantasy Forest. The forest was once a grove of 100-year-old Ash trees but they all died due to the Ash Borer infestation. Leila Arboretum is the home of the Fantasy Forest. Very nearby is the Battle Creek Linear Park, so this a great place for a bike ride and to see art along the way. The Fantasy Forest now has carvings of castles, dragons,...