Discover LC Nature Park
Programs & Events
Field Trips
Group Tours
Camp Trillium
Plan
Your
Visit
Plan
Your
Visit
The park is now closed for the season and will reopen to the public in May 2026.
During the off-season, you can still experience the beauty and wonder of LC Nature Park by joining us for one of our special programs and events! These include guided hikes, family activities, and educational experiences that highlight our bison, elk, prairie, and woodlands.
Visit our Programs Page to explore upcoming opportunities and register to join us.
Please note: We are not open for general visits during the off-season, but we do welcome pre-scheduled groups and field trips by appointment.
Some areas at the park are only accessible via a guide to ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for all ages.
Looking for more ways to connect with nature? Check out our full calendar of programs and special events; there’s always something new to discover!
Park Map
Closer than you think, wilder than you expect.
LC Nature Park is located 20 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne in Roanoke, Indiana.
9744 Aboite Rd,
Roanoke, IN 46783
260-999-3153
info@lcnaturepark.org
Visitor Guidelines
For your personal safety
Dress for outdoor conditions such as heat, sun, rain, insects, and uneven terrain. Long pants, long sleeves, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water are recommended.
Always remain on trails and with your group.
Stay alert for sudden weather changes.
Remain at least three feet away from all fences and gates.
Avoid startling the bison and elk by remaining quiet and calm when the animals are nearby.
Restrooms & Drinking Fountain
Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available in the Mills Education Center.
Parking
Please park in the lot on the right side of the entry drive. Cars may pull up to the roundabout at the Mills Education Center to drop off passengers before parking in a designated space.
Overflow parking is located in the grassy area in front of the brown barn on the hill.
Preserving the Park’s Natural Beauty
Dogs, horses, bicycles, motorbikes, drones, firearms, smoking, vaping, open flames, and off-road vehicles are prohibited.
Leave all plants, flowers, rocks, feathers, antlers, live animals, and other natural materials where you find them.
If you create trash, carry it out.
There are no trash containers on the trails.
Respect private property bordering the park.
Your program leader may apply additional guidelines not listed here.
Accessibility
We wish to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all guests at LC Nature Park. If you require reasonable accommodations to make your visit accessible, please get in touch with us at least 48 hours in advance at info@lcnaturepark.org or 260.999.3153.
The Mills Education Center is fully accessible and includes a lift to allow access between the main and lower floors. All trails in the park are on gravel or dirt.
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