Picnic Area and Playground

Group Permits

A group permit is required for groups of 10 or more to use the picnic area. All group permits must be submitted at least one week prior to the date of the rental and must be approved by the land manager for the permit to be valid.

No grills, barbeques, or fires are permitted. Alcohol, dogs, and bicycles are also prohibited. Picnickers are expected to dispose of litter properly

Hours and Rules

Building Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The park is open for hiking every day from dawn to dusk.

Do not disturb or remove any plants wildlife or natural materials.

Stay on the trails at all times. Do not enter the ponds or stream.

Dogs, bicycles, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Picnic only in the designated picnic area. A group use permit is required for groups of 10 or more visiting the Nature Center. For more information go to Group Use.

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The Picnic Area and Playground

In 2001, Flat Rock Brook added a state-of-the-art playground to the picnic area. Our “playscape” incorporates nature themes—a crawl space simulating an animal den, a spider’s web for climbing, hollowed-out log home, a slide like an otter might use, and a seating area of giant leaves. It is constructed of pine posts and frames, recycled plastipolymer and wood composite planking and railings, plastic molded polyethelene slides and tubes and a thick safety base of wood chips.

The playground project was funded by the City of Englewood, the Lillian Pitkin Schenck Fund, the Community Chest of Englewood, and 20 generous Flat Rock Brook members.

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