Attachment_0005_-_Sensory_Trail_Inspiration_Imagery_and_Examples.pdf
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This document is an attachment to a Design-Build Statement of Work for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail project by the BLM Eastern States, dated March 13, 2026. The attachment consists entirely of inspiration imagery and design examples that illustrate the desired aesthetic and design intent for the trail development.
The imagery is organized into eight major sections showcasing design references for specific trail components: Trailhead Entrance Structures (3 pages of examples featuring covered pavilions, pergolas, and gateway structures in various architectural styles); Station: Music (2 pages depicting outdoor musical instruments and interactive sound-making elements); Station: Senses (4 pages showing sensory-focused interactive installations including touch gardens, texture boards, and accessible features for wheelchairs); Station: Classroom (2 pages displaying outdoor educational gathering spaces with log seating arrangements and nature-based learning areas); Station: Reflection (examples of quiet, contemplative spaces with benches and natural seating); Station: Design (creative play structures and sculptural elements); Station: Active (5 pages of nature-inspired playground equipment emphasizing wooden construction, inclusive play design, and wheelchair-friendly features); Trails & Pathways (2 pages showing accessible trail surfacing options including boardwalks, gravel paths, and interpretive signage); and Additional Amenities (4 pages featuring shelter structures, wayfinding signs, benches, artistic installations, and wildlife viewing elements). The document concludes with a reference list of example sensory nature trails across North America, Europe, and Australia, plus suggestions for engagement strategies such as artist-in-residence and teacher-in-residence programs, along with recommendations for establishing a working design group including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and psychologists.
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ATTACHMENT
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
Design-Build Statement of Work 13 March 2026
Sensory Trail Inspiration Imagery & Examples
TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE STRUCTURE, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
ATTACHMENTSensory Trail Inspiration Imagery & Examples
TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE STRUCTURE, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
Design-Build Statement of Work 13 March 2026
TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE STRUCTURE, PAGE 3
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: MUSIC, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: MUSIC, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: SENSES, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: SENSES, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: SENSES, PAGE 3
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: SENSES, PAGE 4
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: CLASSROOM, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: CLASSROOM, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: REFLECTION
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: DESIGN
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: ACTIVE, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
BUZZWORDS: Nature inspired playground, sensory playground, wooden man-made kid equipment, inclusive play, wheelchair friendly
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: ACTIVE, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: ACTIVE, PAGE 3
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: ACTIVE, PAGE 4
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
STATION: ACTIVE, PAGE 5
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
TRAILS & PATHWAYS, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
TRAILS & PATHWAYS, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES, PAGE 1
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES, PAGE 2
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES, PAGE 3
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES, PAGE 4
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area BLM Eastern States
OTHER IDEAS & HELPFUL LINKS
This exhibit includes inspiration imagery that the BLM has gathered to illustrate the overall design intent and aesthetic that is desirable for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail.
EXAMPLE SENSORY NATURE TRAILS:
• Autism Nature Trail (The ANT) at Letchworth State Park (NY)
• Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail at Frick
Environmental Center (PA)
• Cook Forest State Park (PA)
• Butler Snow Sensory Trail (AL)
• Catoctin Creek Park Sensory Trail (MD)
• Woowookarung Regional Park Dementia-Friendly Trail (Australia)
• The Sensory Friendly Trail (Union, NJ)
• Watchung Reservation Sensory Friendly Trail (NJ)
• Sensory Path at Riverwood Conservancy (Canada)
• Seebachtal Sensory Trail (Switzerland)
• Zugerland Sensory Trail (Switzerland)
• Six Senses Serfaus (Austria)
• BoBosco Trail (Switzerland)
• Westonbirt Arboretum (UK)
• Garden of the Senses (Ireland)
OTHER IDEAS:
• Artist in Resident: Local artist to design a structure or art for the trail
• Teacher in Resident: Local school teacher who provides additional education programming support during the summer.
• Working design group – members of public and professionals that work with sensory and/or autism individuals (OTs, PTs, SLPs, teachers, psychologists, etc.)
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