Was there for a graduation party. The hall used was wonderful and very spacious. They provided the tables, chairs, and table cloths. They had the food catered by Hy-Vee. You bring everything else.That where you have money. You and guests get to walk the trails for the rest of the if you feel up to it. Our hall had wolves that are housed next to us where we could also view them through the window. There were what looked like local birds displayed behind glass. There were back stairs that lead up to the gift shop and inside restrooms. Again there were more displayed of animals and large covered eagle and an Indian. I took a few pics. The restrooms were clean. The park is wheelchair accessible with parking up front and ramps everywhere. There is as expected...
Read moreDefinitely worth a visit. Easily spend a morning / afternoon here. All staff where great and my kids enjoy the train ride every time we go. It's also not to expensive. Everytime I go I always think that there is so much potential in this park with more money etc there is so much they could do to make it one of the best parks about. But then no crowds , peaceful walk, beautiful scenery etc. Maybe they have got...
Read moreWe were there very late in the day so many parts of the park were already closed. It definitely needs some TLC, but we still enjoyed the walk around and seeing the animals. We visited here about 12 years ago. We ate Thanksgiving dinner here and it was delicious. The outdoor areas were kept up better back then. This could be a wonderful place if the State of IL would invest more time and...
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