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Free admission.
Rock Springs Nature Center is a park nature in Decatur, Illinois. Prices, hours and tickets shown here are quoted from maconccd.org, the attraction's own website. The venue states on its own site that general admission is free. Opening hours are published on the venue's site and shown on this page beside the date they were last read. The category, the location and the details above were read from maconccd.org, and the link on this page goes to the exact page each one came from.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Make your trip to Rock Springs Nature Center even more special by borrowing our fishing equipment or a Family Exploration Pack for free – just ask!”
Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm
Prices quoted from maconccd.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
Fancy going together?
6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Sep 1 – Oct 31Season
Photographer Curt Knapp's portraits and landscapes feature majestic eagles, stealthy mountain lions, and noble wolves displayed in the North & South Galleries at Rock Springs Nature Center.
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“Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026”
Oct 10 · 10:00 amEvent
Dulcimer Club meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center welcome musicians of all abilities to bring instruments, learn new tunes, or enjoy performances by volunteers.
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“Dulcimer Club Oct 10 Dulcimer Club 10:00 am”
Oct 10 · 10:00 amEvent
Families join a naturalist on a guided trail stroll at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Visitors can come once or return every Saturday to discover what nature reveals each week.
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“Saturday Stroll Oct 10 Saturday Stroll 10:00 am”
Oct 11Event
Musicians and music lovers gather at Rock Springs Nature Center for an acoustic music jam session where participants play together informally.
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“Acoustic Music Jam Oct 11 Acoustic Music Jam 2:00 pm”
Oct 11 · 2:00 pmEvent
Children visit the Children's Room at Rock Springs Nature Center for nature stories, songs, movement activities, and exploration of the natural world.
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“Sunday Storytime Oct 11 Sunday Storytime 2:00 pm”
Oct 25 · 2:00 pmEvent
Children visit the Children's Room at Rock Springs Nature Center for stories, songs, and nature-themed activities that spark curiosity about the world.
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“Sunday Storytime Dates: October 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm”
Rock Springs Nature Center publishes its own offers, and when maconccd.org was last read there was none.
The page stays here because the attraction is still worth knowing about, and because we keep checking. If a deal appears on their site, it appears here.
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7 miDecatur
5 miDecatur
Thursday Mini Golf BOGO
6 miDecatur
Tuesday–Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm, Sunday Noon–5:00pm
3 miDecatur
March–November last Sunday of the month 2:00–4:00 p.m.; June, July, August Wednesdays & Saturdays 2:00–4:00 p.m.
4 miDecatur
3 miDecatur
Tuesday – Saturday, 1 – 4pm
3 miDecatur
6 miOct 16 – 31 · Boo at the Zoo
Decatur
Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
3 miSep 29 · Holiday Artisan Market announced
Decatur
Tuesday – Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm; Last Sunday of the month (March – November): 1:00 – 4:00 pm
4 miDecatur
Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat: 9:10 AM – 9:10 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google Maps
2 miDecatur
Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
8 miDecatur
Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 1:00 – 4:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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