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Lilly Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in West Lafayette, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lilly Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Educational center offering environmental programs, natural history exhibits & a birdwatching area.
What runners say about Lilly Nature Center
“This is a gorgeous bog with awesome wildlife, beautiful wildflowers, and great scenery.”
“Lots of neat hands on things for children of all ages,2-99.”
The celery bog is a great place to walk. Not crowded and nice views. Clean restrooms. Saw a bunch of turtles.
Love this place. Can get swampy but it's beautiful to walk . Most beautiful singing birds. In nature's lap
The celery bog has beautiful trails with picturesque views of the unique ecosystem. If you need a break after your hike, the Lilly Nature Center is a fantastic resource for learning more about this area’s wildlife.
Beautiful nature center with great activities for kids inside. There is a large window for bird watching. They have a microphone outside linked to a speaker inside so you can hear the birds that you are watching. There are paved and natural walking trails (I believe the paved trail might be a bike path?
Trail conditions & character
“This is a gorgeous bog with awesome wildlife, beautiful wildflowers, and great scenery.”
“There are paved and natural walking trails (I believe the paved trail might be a bike path?”
Plan your run at Lilly Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitewestlafayette.in.gov
- Phone+1 765-775-5172
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 1–5 pm |
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