Located on 30 acres consisting of meadows, woodlands, and a pond, the South Shore YMCA Nature Center includes six interpretive nature trails and access to 200 acres of conservation land.
Trails are open from dawn to dusk! Friendly Reminder: We are an outdoor education center with numerous programs and a preschool onsite. While education programs are in session, you’re welcome to explore areas of the property not in use!
NOTE: Please leave all pets at home for the safety of the animals at the center. Enjoy your visit!
Be sure when you get here to check out our trail map before you explore our trails, knowing that the next time you come back, in another season, they’ll be entirely different. Take in the sights, and revel in the ever-changing birdsong throughout the year.
Six interpretive trails
All six of our interpretive trails are marked by colors for easy navigation and vary in length and terrain. Some trails, like our Discovery Trail, feature elements for play and exercise such as a musical fence, xylophone, sensory box, discovery tables, mushroom hoppers, log path, balance beams, and pull-up bars. Located close to the main building at the Science Center, the Discovery trail is designed to enhance the outdoor family experience.
Plan your weekend visit to our trails
- Nature Center located on 30 acres
- Six interpretive nature trails
- Access to 200 acres of conservation land
- Children’s Garden
- EcoZone Museum
