By the time a child starts kindergarten, 85 percent of the child's brain has developed. Everyday life can be a learning experience for children. That’s why UWSEMS has partnered with several organizations to provide Born Learning Trails in our area’s parks and walking tracks.
These trails consist of a series of 10 interactive signs offering parents and caregivers an opportunity to engage children in learning activities while playing in parks and recreational areas. Born Learning Trails help young children boost language, reading, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Use the list below to find a trail near you!
Is your group or company interested in sponsoring a Born Learning Trail? Contact us for a list of available areas and how to get started!
Born Learning Trails
Tatum Park
101 Parkway Blvd, Hattiesburg
Sponsored by Sunrise Rotary Club
Optimist Park
345 Hegwood Dr., Hattiesburg
Sponsored by Hancock Whitney and Merit Health Wesley
Chain Park
5619 Hwy 42, Hattiesburg
Sponsored by Kohler
Town Square Park
100 Main St, Hattiesburg
Sponsored by Jones Logistics
Petal Hinton Park
718 S. Main St, Petal
Sponsored by Petal Excel By 5 and Petal Education Foundation
Petal Friendly Park
605 Hillcrest Loop, Petal
Sponsored by Petal Excel by 5, The Family YMCA of Southeast MS, and Hope Community Collective/Comunidad Esperanza
Oseola McCarty Park
500 West St, Hattiesburg
Sponsored by Silicon Ranch Corporation