Nature Exploration Area Final Designs

Nature is the best playground! We’re building an inclusive nature exploration area at Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch to encourage community members of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors, connect safely with nature and practice healthy and playful lifestyles.

Join the city of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department and Goodbee & Associates for an open house to review the final designs for the exploration area. The drop-in open house will be Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Road.

Final design plans are also available for review here.

The nature exploration area will focus on connecting visitors of all ages and abilities with nature in fun and unique ways. Accessible play elements will encourage both sensory play through natural materials such as sand, rocks, and twigs as well as pretend play through components such as the beaver lodge and dinosaur hill.

The nature exploration area is currently anticipated to open in early 2025.

Share in the comments below what element you are most excited about!