The "old" nature center served the public well for over 23 years, but was inadequate to facilitate and support the park's current scope of year-round recreation and education programs. The new nature center (shown at left) features a larger classroom for interpretive programs and a separate multipurpose room with displays and park information. During the winter months the program and multipurpose rooms also serve as comfortable warming areas for skiers, complete with a food service area. The program room is also available for groups in search of a unique and relaxed location to host a meeting, planning session or group training seminar. (See the Facility Rentals page for more information.)