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Ozark Discovery Canopy

Ozark Discovery Canopy Log

The Ozark Discovery Canopy is the newest outdoor experience: a science, art, and nature-based playscape designed for all ages. Find it between the Campus Parking Plaza and Crystal Bridges, open daily from dawn to dusk.

About

Visitors can splash and explore in a flowing water feature and creek, interact with a large, rotating boulder, lounge on oversized hanging benches, race down a wide, family-sized slide, and more. The Ozark Discovery Canopy also features notable works of art, including Tom Otterness's Large Bear and Wendell Castle's Wandering Mountain, seamlessly blending play, discovery, art and nature.

Designed by Studio Bryan Hanes, Ozark Discovery Canopy is located along the museum's trail system near the North Forest, creating a connection between Crystal Bridges, the Campus Parking Plaza and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Developed in collaboration with insight from the Scott Family Amazeum, the playscape reflects the museum's vision for inspiring curiosity through art, science, nature and imaginative play.

Accessibility

While Ozark Discovery Canopy is wheelchair accessible, please use discretion before entering. Areas are steep and narrow, including entrance and exit.

People with limited mobility may find this trail strenuous.

Large strollers are not recommended.