DISCOVERY BACKPACKS

Starting Friday, June 19, families can explore the outdoors in a whole new way with our NEW Nature Discovery Backpack Program! Designed for curious kids, families, and nature lovers of all ages, these FREE backpacks are packed with hands-on activities, nature tools, books, guides, and fun discoveries to help you slow down and explore the world around you.

Whether you’re walking the Nature PlayTrail, relaxing under the pavilion, sitting on a picnic blanket in the grass, or exploring open areas throughout the park, these backpacks are meant to turn an ordinary park visit into a mini outdoor adventure!

Each backpack focuses on a different theme, including:

• Turtles

• Butterflies & Pollinators

• Trees

• Park Discovery

Inside you may find things like:

🔍 magnifiers

📚 nature books

📝 fold-out guides & identification cards

🐞 observation tools

🎨 nature journaling activities

…and more surprises to discover!

A few important things families should know:

• Backpacks are for use at Freedom Park only and must stay on the park side of the bridge (please do not bring them to the beach/lake area).

• Everything inside must be returned at the end of your visit so future families can enjoy them too!

• If any nets or tools get wet, please leave them out of the backpack when returning them so the books and materials stay clean and dry.

• Backpacks are available on a first come, first served basis during lake operating hours.

• A driver’s license is required to sign one out and will be returned when the backpack is checked back in.

We’ll be sharing sneak peeks of the backpack contents soon — and once the program launches, we’d LOVE to capture photos of families exploring with them throughout the park!

This program is perfect for younger explorers and elementary-aged kids, but honestly… adults may find themselves just as fascinated by what’s inside!