Groups & Parties

Looking for a new and entertaining way to celebrate your child's birthday? Why not have it at the Lake View Nature Center? Please fill out a Birthday Party Request Form to start your reservation process.

Birthday Party Reservation Information:

  • Fees: $150 Resident/$175 Non-resident (up to 15 children)
  • Parties must be booked a minimum of three (3) weeks in advance.
  • All parties must be paid in full to reserve date/time.
  • Add-ons must be arranged at the time of booking.
  • Cancellations must be made at least two (2) weeks prior to reservation date to receive a refund.
  • Parties are two (2) hours long. Base package allows for one hour of a staff led program around the theme of your choice and one hour use of the Nature Center.
  • All food and drink must be kept in the kitchen/classroom area.
  • Renter is responsible for food/decorations (no refrigerator/freezer available).
  • Groups must provide a minimum of one (1) chaperone for every ten (10) children.
  • Fishing programs are a minimum of one (1) chaperone for every five (5) children.
  • All children involved in a fishing program must be at least 7 years of age.
  • All adult attendees are free.
  • Additional children: If you party has more than 15 children, ask us about different rental options.
  • See our Birthday Party Request form to reserve your party.

Add-ons:

  • Extended 1-hour use of the Nature Center facility (includes 30 minutes of additional staff led activity): $100
  • 30-minute campfire with S’mores (ingredients provided): $75

Programs

ReptileMania!
Interact with our live turtles and snakes. Learn about reptile habits and behaviors and take home a reptile themed craft.

Flappy Bird Day!
Learn about various kinds of birds (including our adorable Nature Center resident quails), go on a birdwatching hike, and make a bird themed craft.

Animal Superheroes
Have fun interacting with a bunch of the Nature Center animal residents, while learning about their natural "superpowers". Create your own superhero persona and make a superhero cape or mask to take home. 

Fishing Fun (available May 1-October 15)
Available for age 7 and older. Learn to bait a hook, cast, and fish safely in our stocked lake.