The Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center is a 37-acre nature preserve in which the main focus is environmental education and outdoor recreation. A joint project between the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Distric and Olympia Fields Park District, it is open to the public for group outings, outdoor classroom education, corporate outings, team building and private events. Indoor facilities include room rentals and The Discovery Center, which are available for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, weddings, student groups, corporate seminars and presentations. Iron Oaks is open year around.