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Eliason Nature Reserve

4.7(139)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)Park
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
(269) 329-4522 Directions portagemi.gov

Quick facts

Eliason Nature Reserve is a park at 1614 W Osterhout Ave in Portage, MI, open daily from 7:00 AM. Call +1269-329-4522 for details.

Address
1614 W Osterhout Ave, Portage, MI 49024
Phone
+1269-329-4522
Hours today
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

About Eliason Nature Reserve

Eliason Nature Reserve is a park at 1614 W Osterhout Ave in Portage, MI. Hiking is among its listed activities, and its kid-friendly hikes make it an option for families looking for a place to walk with children. The reserve welcomes both children and dogs. These features give visitors several practical points to consider when choosing a park for a family outing or a walk with a dog.

The listed amenities include a public restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Those accessibility details apply specifically to the entrance and parking; the provided information does not describe accessibility along the hiking routes. Eliason Nature Reserve has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 139 reviews. For visitors comparing parks in Portage, MI, its documented features include hiking, kid-friendly routes, dog access, and basic visitor amenities.

Known for

  • Hiking and kid-friendly hikes
  • Welcomes dogs and children
  • Public restroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Popular times

Usually busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 41 of 100, 8a: 58 of 100, 9a: 70 of 100, 10a: 88 of 100, 11a: 70 of 100, 12p: 64 of 100, 1p: 76 of 100, 2p: 70 of 100, 3p: 52 of 100, 4p: 52 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 41 of 100, 8p: 41 of 100, 9p: 29 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 70 of 100, 8a: 76 of 100, 9a: 94 of 100, 10a: 94 of 100, 11a: 88 of 100, 12p: 88 of 100, 1p: 82 of 100, 2p: 88 of 100, 3p: 94 of 100, 4p: 94 of 100, 5p: 94 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 82 of 100, 8p: 64 of 100, 9p: 41 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 35 of 100, 8a: 35 of 100, 9a: 47 of 100, 10a: 58 of 100, 11a: 58 of 100, 12p: 52 of 100, 1p: 64 of 100, 2p: 58 of 100, 3p: 52 of 100, 4p: 41 of 100, 5p: 47 of 100, 6p: 41 of 100, 7p: 35 of 100, 8p: 29 of 100, 9p: 23 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 58 of 100, 8a: 52 of 100, 9a: 58 of 100, 10a: 76 of 100, 11a: 64 of 100, 12p: 70 of 100, 1p: 82 of 100, 2p: 58 of 100, 3p: 58 of 100, 4p: 52 of 100, 5p: 58 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 41 of 100, 8p: 41 of 100, 9p: 52 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 58 of 100, 8a: 58 of 100, 9a: 58 of 100, 10a: 64 of 100, 11a: 76 of 100, 12p: 88 of 100, 1p: 82 of 100, 2p: 70 of 100, 3p: 58 of 100, 4p: 64 of 100, 5p: 76 of 100, 6p: 82 of 100, 7p: 70 of 100, 8p: 70 of 100, 9p: 58 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 58 of 100, 8a: 58 of 100, 9a: 64 of 100, 10a: 64 of 100, 11a: 88 of 100, 12p: 76 of 100, 1p: 88 of 100, 2p: 70 of 100, 3p: 47 of 100, 4p: 52 of 100, 5p: 58 of 100, 6p: 88 of 100, 7p: 82 of 100, 8p: 64 of 100, 9p: 52 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 29 of 100, 8a: 47 of 100, 9a: 47 of 100, 10a: 70 of 100, 11a: 58 of 100, 12p: 52 of 100, 1p: 58 of 100, 2p: 76 of 100, 3p: 94 of 100, 4p: 76 of 100, 5p: 58 of 100, 6p: 29 of 100, 7p: 17 of 100, 8p: 23 of 100, 9p: 23 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

139 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★109
  • 4★25
  • 3★1
  • 2★2
  • 1★2

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • trail×34
  • paved×16
  • woods×8
  • cleanliness×5
  • pathes×2
  • fountains×2
  • schier park×2
  • clean trails×2
  • bog boardwalk×2
  • peaceful atmosphere×2

People also search for

  • Eliason Nature Reserve Trail4.5 (4)
  • Eliason Nature Reserve Pavilion4.8 (72)
  • Eliason Nature Reserve (North Trailhead)4.7 (6)
  • Al Sabo Land Preserve4.6 (847)
  • Asylum Lake Preserve4.7 (1,017)

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Excellent walking trail and biking. Paved trail throughout woods and sunny areas. Clean bathroom at trailhead. Air pump for bike tires. Water fountain. Parking lot”

    — The Kalamazoo Vegetarian, August 10, 2026 · google

  • “Don't go after it rains, mosquitoe haven. But beautiful to walk”

    — Tim Herrington, June 22, 2026 · google

  • “Went for a run on fresh snow. It was a good workout! Beautiful and peaceful. Loved the informative displays about the wildlife and ecology.”

    — jeff d, December 30, 2025 · google

  • “Me and my boys enjoyed it, we'll be back to explore bogs reserve and schier park as well”

    — Crystal Boyd, August 10, 2025 · google

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Eliason Nature Reserve — frequently asked

Is Eliason Nature Reserve open on Mondays?
Yes — Eliason Nature Reserve is open Monday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where is Eliason Nature Reserve?
Eliason Nature Reserve is at 1614 W Osterhout Ave, Portage, MI 49024.
What is the phone number for Eliason Nature Reserve?
You can reach Eliason Nature Reserve on +1269-329-4522.

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