Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center, Olympia Fields, IL

Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center spans 231 acres of preserved land in Olympia Fields, offering residents direct access to more than five miles of maintained trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. The center features an archery range, disc golf course, and fishing ponds stocked with bass and bluegill. A 3,600-square-foot education building houses classrooms, a nature library, and indoor restrooms. Outdoor amenities include a 40-foot climbing wall, picnic shelters with grills, and a 1,200-foot boardwalk through wetland areas. The property borders the Old Plank Road Trail, connecting users to a 22-mile paved route that extends into Chicago Heights and Frankfort. Forested sections contain mature oak, hickory, and maple stands, while restored prairie areas support native wildflowers and grassland birds. The center operates year-round programs in birding, orienteering, and plant identification, all located within a 10-minute drive of downtown Olympia Fields and the Metra Electric Line station.

Climbing Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Paths

Location

City Olympia Fields

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $13,063

House $487,000

Townhouse $399,000

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