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Eliason Nature Reserve

4.7 ★ · 139 reviews on Google

Open now · 1614 W Osterhout Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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.

Eliason Nature Reserve

Know before you go

  • Hiking and kid-friendly hikes
  • Welcomes dogs and children
  • Public restroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
  • Reviewers often praise the cleanliness (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)

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  • 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 — Google, 5★, August 10, 2026
  • Don't go after it rains, mosquitoe haven. But beautiful to walk — Google, 5★, June 22, 2026
  • Went for a run on fresh snow. It was a good workout! Beautiful and peaceful. Loved the informative displays about the wildlife and ecology. — Google, 5★, December 30, 2025

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