VISIT US
Nature Center
Visit our nature center for interpretive displays, a library with a comfortable bird watching area, a nature gift shop, a pollinator garden and more.
Trails
The forest preserve features 5 miles of self-guided nature trails. A hard-surfaced trail, 2/3 of a mile in length, is accessible year-round. Guided walks are held frequently throughout the year for the general public.
The Grove Nature Playscape
The Grove is an area designed with the intent to bring children back to nature using fallen logs, tree stumps for seating, vertical logs for forts, nature music and art areas, etc. It offers a wide range of open ended play options for children.

Building Rentals
Make your meeting or special occasion unique by hosting it at Severson Dells. We have a number of indoor and outdoor spaces available.

Our Mission: To link people to nature through education and research, in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. We promote awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.
Contact us
8786 Montague Rd.
Rockford, IL 61102
Business Hours
- Mon - Sat
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
The Grove Nature Playscape and the trails
are open from sunrise to sunset.
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