Play Trail Guidelines

THE PLAY TRAIL IS UNSUPERVISED. Children must be accompanied by a parent or a designated caregiver who assumes full responsibility for their behavior and safety. Visitors who are playing in a way that is not safe or friendly may be asked to leave.

Please help us keep each area ready for the next visitors. Encourage your child to "tiny up" -- especially in the mud kitchen.  And be sure to turn off the water as you leave!

Scheduled preschool programs frequently take place on the Play Trail. To avoid crowding, please arrange group visits in advance. Families are always welcome, without advance notice.

Preschools, daycare centers and other organizations serving young children are invited to schedule field trips to Boxerwood from March through mid-November.

Small groups of children and adults (10 or fewer) are welcome at any time without advance notice.

Scouts, home school students, and other organized groups must arrange a group visit at least three weeks in advance.

Birthday Parties: We receive many requests from families with young children who want to celebrate their birthdays on the Play Trail. Boxerwood member families may schedule birthday party celebrations on the Play Trail with at least two weeks advance notification. Cake and gift-giving activities should take place under the picnic tent across from the barn so that other families with children on the Play Trail will not feel left out. Non-member families must first join Boxerwood before requesting permission to schedule a birthday celebration on the Play Trail or in the gardens.

For more information, please call Boxerwood or email info@boxerwood.org.

Take a look at some of the things you can enjoy on the PlayTrail