In 1993, Mrs. Mary Burchenal bequeathed to the park district her residence she called "Cotswold." The property, home to the Cotswold Visitor Centre, was was named for its resemblance to the rolling pasture land in Cotswold, England.
Stop by Cotswold Visitor Centre to experience the unique architecture and ambiance, pick up a gift at Nature's Niche Gifts & Books shop or purchase a pass for the one-of-a-kind Highfield Discovery Garden.
Unvaccinated guests are required to wear a mask to enter buildings and when outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of 6 feet or more from individuals who are not members of their household.
Hours Cotswold Visitor Centre, Highfield Discovery Garden and Nature's Niche Gifts & Books are open to the public during the following hours:
| April 1–October 31 | Mon: Closed Tue–Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun: Noon–5 p.m. |
| November 1–March 31 | Mon–Tue: Closed Wed–Sat, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun, Noon–4:30 p.m. |
Holidays: Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve