Emily Oaks Nature Center

Skokie, Illinois

Welcome to Emily Oaks Nature Center located in Skokie, Illinois.

Park History: Back in 1929, what was then the Niles Park district purchased 62 acres of land from the Cook County Forest Preserve Disctrict for a price of $62,000. This land was divided up into Oakton Park, Oakton Community College, and Emily Park. For many decades Emily Park was an undeveloped nature preserve until the park district built a $207,000 nature center on the site in the 1980s. In 1993 and 1994 the park underwent a $258,000 renovation in which it got trails, a shoreline deck, a playground, three shelters, and am amphitheater.

Today this beautiful oak savanna oasis boasts a pond, 16 picnic tables, and a walking path. Come on out and explore.

To discuss reservations please call 847-674-1500 extension 2500.

13.00 acresabout nine and three quarters football fields

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Acreage13.00

Managed byCity of Skokie

Address4650 Brummel Street, Skokie, IL 60076

Coordinates42.021657, -87.744455

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