Great Parks

Explore All Winter Long

Don't let winter keep you from enjoying the great outdoors!

 


Get Your 2026 MVP!

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2026 Motor Vehicle Permits (MVPs) are now available for order. 

MVPs are valid through Dec. 31, 2026.

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2026 Day Camps

Connecting young explorers with the natural world through adventure, farming, fishing, horsemanship and nature-based discovery.

Registration is now open.

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Check Out New Winter Gear

Your new favorite cold-weather layers are here! From fleece and beanies to scarves, mugs and more, explore the full Great Parks winter collection now.

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Lights out!

Holiday Lights Recycling

Have your holiday lights lost their twinkle? Recycling old and broken holiday lights helps keep them out of landfills and toxic materials out of soil and groundwater.

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Upcoming Events at Great Parks

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Tales of a Winter Woodland

  • calendar_today Friday, January 30
  • watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

Storytime on the Farm

  • calendar_today Friday, January 30
  • watch 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
  • pin_drop Farm & Equestrian Center

Herpetology Lecture Series: Slithering Snakes

  • calendar_today Friday, January 30
  • watch 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • pin_drop Sharon Centre

History Hikes

  • calendar_today Saturday, January 31
  • watch 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • pin_drop Woodland Mound

Groundhog Wild!

  • calendar_today Saturday, January 31
  • watch 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • pin_drop Sharon Centre

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Discover Great Parks

Discover the Beauty of Nature!

Discover the beauty of nature by exploring Great Parks. You can attend programs designed to inspire and educate. Experience hands-on activities, educational workshops, volunteerism and the joy of outdoor adventures, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment around you.