Located 8.5 mi W of Excelsior on Hwy 7, then 1.5 mi S on Co Rd 11. Also 6 mi W of Chanhassen on Hwy 5, then 1.5 mi N on CR 11.
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Located in Carver Park Reserve which includes the 19th century Grimm farm house, 4 large lakes, camping, boating, 30 miles hiking trails, self guided trail brochures, 9 miles biking, 10 miles cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and horseback riding trails. Nature center area includes unique outdoor educational play area, bird feeding stations and animal observation decks, beehives, and several board walks. Innovative programs and special events at Lowry Nature Center Facility.
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Park/Trails open daily year-round - 5am-10pmLowry Nature Center open Year round. M-SA 9am-5pm, SU noon-5pm - open all holidays excluding Christmas and Thanksgiving. Campground open May-OctRates
No parking or entrance fee. Program fees may apply.
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Green Practices
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Nature Center building is being updated with more sustainable energy amenities.
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
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The tree-lined Dakota Rail Regional Trail is especially beautiful in the fall
One of many Prince murals can be found in Chanhassen