The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village! Located just a little over an hour from Worcester in Oakdale, CT is a fast-growing family attraction that we think is worth the trip!
Nature’s Art Village
Nature’s Art Village is a growing family-fun destination with attractions for the whole family. Included in the village is The Dinosaur Place, Mini-Golf, Discovery Depot (indoor activity center), Shops and Antique Center.
The Dinosaur Place
Explore a 60-acre outdoor adventure park, home to over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on pristine nature trails! What you can find at The Dinosaur Place:
- A”Maze”asaurus
- The Dinosaur Trails & Caves
- T-Rex Tower Monty’s Playground
- Splash Pad (Open daily beginning June 10)
Weekend, School Breaks, & Holiday Admission: Toddlers (2-5): $29.99 | Children(6-17): $33.99 | Adults: $29.99 | Seniors(60+): $27.99
Mon-Thur Admission: Toddlers (2-5): $22.99 | Children(6-17): $25.99 | Adults: $22.99 | Seniors(60+): $21.99
Military discount available, Outside food is welcome! (No glass containers or alcohol), No pets allowed, No bikes allowed, no razor scooters allowed
Bring Socks for T-Rex Tower
Bring Footwear for the Splash Pad

Photo: The Dinosaur Place

Photo: The Dinosaur Place

Photo: The Dinosaur Place
Copper Creek Mini Golf
A one-of-a-kind, challenging, adventure mini-golf course designed to test golfers both with their putting ability and their knowledge of minerals.
This challenging 18-hole tournament-style course offers a one-of-a-kind Old West Mining Town theme. There are multiple ways to play every hole, so you can try new ways each time you visit. In addition to being educational, we are sure that you will agree it is fun and unique!
-18 Hole Adventure Mini Golf Course
-One-of-a-Kind Old West Mining Town Theme
Cost: $14pp. Ages 6+ only

Photo: Copper Creek Mini Golf
The Shops
You’ll find an Ageless Toy Shop, Jewelry, Mineral, Bead, Art shops and more. Hungry? Inside The Shops you will find The Cobalt Café, offering kids meals, sandwiches, pizza and more.
Nature’s Art Village
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
See the Worcester Central Kids Calendar Places To Go page for more family friendly ideas!