Visit Tamarack Nature Center
Service alert - COVID-19
Outdoor trails are open. Portable toilets are available. Nature Center building will remain closed. Discovery Hollow is open and in-person programming is available with health and safety guidelines in place. All programs will follow public health guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19 and are subject to change or cancellation based on the status of the pandemic. Free virtual programming is also available.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m |
| Sunday | noon – 4:30 p.m. |
Holiday hours
The nature center building is closed during all Ramsey County holidays. Trails and Discovery Hollow remain open to the public.
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area
Open daily: 9 a.m. – dusk (30 minutes after sunset). Open select evenings, please call for details.
Garden
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 4:30 p.m.
Closed during the winter season (approximately mid-Nov through mid-May).
Trails
Trails are open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes
after sunset.
Winter Recreation Rental Shack
Regular hours
The Winter Recreation Rental Shack is anticipated to be open Saturday, December 19, 2020 – Sunday, February 28, 2021, dependent on snow and trail conditions. Reservations can be made online.
The rental shack will be closed on December 24 & 25, January 1, January 18 and February 15. Hours throughout the season may vary based on weather and trail conditions. Changes to the schedule will be posted on the Cross-Country Skiing page.
| Shack hours | Rental start times | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Saturday | 10 a.m – 4 p.m. | 10, 10:45 & 11:30 a.m., 12:15, 1 & 1:45 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon – 3:45 p.m. | Noon, 12:45 & 1:30 p.m. |