The Pilcher Park Nature Center is your family nature destination for hiking, biking or cross country skiing. The nature center offers a wide variety of scenic trails to take in the beauty of the Illinois Valley area. Picher Park also provides playground areas and picnic grounds. The park has over 640 acres that is home to wildlife and the perfect environment for outdoor recreation. The Pilcher Park Nature Center will make you feel like you escaped the city for an afternoon of scenic beauty.