The Grounds

School Forest

A unique feature at St. David's Center is our School Forest -- two-and-a-half acres of protected wetland marsh, which we use as an outdoor classroom and training center for environmental education. Our School Forest Program was certified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 1999. There are only five other certified School Forest Programs in Hennepin County.

The School Forest is open to the general public to explore at their leisure from dawn until dusk. It also is available for educational purposes for groups of all ages and abilities.

If you would like more information about the St. David's Center School Forest, please contact our School Forest Coordinator at 952-548-8629.

MeMe's Playground

St. David's Center features a state-of-the-art playground developed for both typically developing children and children with special needs. MeMe's Playground is located on the northern perimeter of St. David's Center (near Plymouth Road) and is open to the public after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends.

Toddler Playground Renovation

When it was built in 1994, our toddler playground was adequate in meeting the needs of the young children in our programs. Now, 16 years later, St. David's Center is excited to announce plans to renovate our toddler playground. The new toddler playground - arriving Fall 2010 - will be the first in Minnesota to combine inclusive and natural play elements. Learn more about the Toddler Playground Renovation Project.