Willowhaven
Interpretive

Center


Group Information
If you have a group of 10 or more looking to visit the interpretive center, please schedule a visit with our group coordinator Nicole Jenkins to insure you get the most out of your visit.

Admission to the facility is free and groups can be scheduled year-round. Groups may schedule a visit Monday - Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 

 

The facility can accomodate up to 95 visitors at one time. It is reccomended that large groups split up their time in the interpretive center so the students get the most out of their visit.

 

The Interpretive Center requires a 1:6 adult to child ratio.

Willowhaven Interpretive Center does not have a lunch room or outdoor picnic tables, however, students may use our multipurpose room for lunches. The multipurpose room can accomodate up to 20 people at a time so larger groups must split up lunch times. Please check for Multipurpose room availability when reserving your group.

 

The interpretive center has interactive exhibits and programs for a wide variety of ages. For a list of current group programs please click here.

Willowhaven Interpretive Center now offers school group progras for grade K-12 that meet Illinois Learning Standards. Programs are led by program coordinator and interpreter Jean Hurrle.

Programs run from 90 minutes to 2 hours long. Some porgram can be customized to your classsroom needs.

 

For more information or if you would like to make a group reservation please contact Nicole Jenkins at (815) 933-9905 or by email at nicole@btpd.org.

  


Willowhaven Interpretive Center
a facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District

located on the
Whispering Willows Park
1451 N. 4000 E. Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone:(815) 933-9905


Willowhaven Interpretive Center is located in Whispering Willows Park.

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