Nature Center 
CLosed Sept 20

Due to the Party on the Prairie fundraising gala, the building is closed Saturday, September 20. 

The park is open with access at the west and Parkwood Hills entrances. 

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Party on the PRairie

September 20, 2025

A Naturally Inspired Fundraiser benefiting Quarry Hill Nature Center. 

 

 

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A DAY IN NATURE

Quarry Hill Park is free and open to the public year-round.

The nature center is also free and open all but four days of the year. Trained, knowledgeable staff welcome visitors and share their insights into what makes southeast Minnesota unique to the state and Upper Midwest.

 

NATURE CENTER HOURS

Mon — Fri 9am–4pm
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday 12-4 pm
Holidays 12-4pm
Closed: July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24 & 25

PARK & TRAIL HOURS

Dawn to dusk every day.

Dogs must be leashed at all times in Quarry Hill Park according to City of Rochester Ordinance 45.B10. 

 

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Nature for All

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