Rolling hills, majestic oaks, old pastures with gnarled apple trees, or a frog chorus await you at the Maplewood Neighborhood Preserves. These special places were set aside by the citizens of Maplewood for all to enjoy. They are a place for discovery where hiking, bird watching, and enjoying nature take precedence.
The 15 Neighborhood Preserves range in size from 5 acres to 70 acres, and include the Maplewood Nature Center. Many of the preserves have footpaths and mowed trails. If you’re looking for a preserve with a hard surface trail, visit the Maplewood Nature Center or Prairie Farm. The preserves are open dawn to dusk. Our Neighborhood Preserves Brochure includes our 14 original preserves. Please click on Fish Creek in the left information bar to learn about our newest preserve.
Historical Landscapes
Few people in Maplewood have experienced an oak woodland, oak savanna, or wet prairie. Yet these are the historical landscapes of our city. Maplewood is committed to restoring the preserves to native vegetation for residents to enjoy.