Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail

Assistive Resources

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A Welcoming & Inclusive Nature Space

The Frick Environmental Center has a lending library that includes assistive resources, sensory bags and exploration backpacks to enhance your experience along the Sensory Nature Trail and throughout Frick Park.

Lending library items and assistive resources available during the FEC’s operating hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily: 

  • Standard binoculars, digital binoculars and monoculars 
  • Ipads and Amazon Fire Tablets with hand straps and neck straps (for accessing QR codes along the sensory nature trail and using nature exploration apps) 
  • Sensory bags with assorted fidgets 
  • Forest, Meadow, and Stream Exploration backpacks 
  • Health/Wellness backpacks and seasonal winter exploration packs 
  • Enchroma glasses for alleviating red-green color blindness (adult, youth and fit-over models) 
  • Umbrellas 

The lending library is free for all park visitors for day use. Please complete the Lending Library Form to become an eligible borrower.

Lending Library items are first come, first serve. You are welcome to call in advance of your visit to confirm that your desired item is available.

To speak with someone about accommodations and accessibility when visiting the Frick Environmental Center and the Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail, please contact us at 412.586.4576.

Explore the Lending Library

A collection of exploration tools that visitors can borrow to enhance their park visit.