Introduction
Pastimes Pavilion is an additional Pioneer Life experience. Children of all ages can enjoy outdoor toys and games from the 1840s. Try walking on stilts or racing climbing bears. Organize a game of duck on a rock, tag, tug-of-war, or checkers. Two child-sized cabins offer options for pretend play.
What to Expect
The Pastimes Pavilion is a free-play experience. After visiting the Pastimes Pavilion, you are invited to explore the rest of Nauvoo. You might be interested in other Pioneer Life experiences such as the guided tour, Sessions Home, Family Living Center, or wagon ride.
Accessibility
Parking
- There is parking available on the east side of Pastimes Pavilion on Main Street.
- There are some designated accessible parking spots. However, the size of this parking lot will be able to accommodate visitors’ vehicles with accessibility needs if those spots are taken.
Mobility Accessibility
Exterior
- This is an outside experience without steps.
Terrain
Exterior
- Street: Asphalt (fair condition); level
- Sidewalk: Surrounded by grass with no paved path
- Terrain: Grass lawn and wood chips; level
Seating
- Four picnic tables with benches
- One bench