# Leslie Science & Nature Center Playscape

A 2024 addition to the Ann Arbor community, this nature-based play area emphasizes natural materials over plastic. Features boulder hideaways, log climbing structures, and hand-operated water pumps designed to foster a deep connection with the natural world.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- **Website**: https://www.discoverscienceandnature.org
- **Hours**: Dawn to Dusk daily Critter House open Sundays 12 PM-3 PM; Nature Playscape open year-round.
- **Entry**: Free admission (suggested donation $5 for Critter House).
- **Price tier**: budget

## Family Amenities
- nature-playscape
- boulder-hideaways
- log-climbing
- interactive-water-pumps
- raptor-enclosures
- hiking-trails

## Insider Tips
The Raptor enclosure loop is right next to the playscape—kids love seeing the owls and bald eagles up close. Bring a change of socks because the water pumps and mud kitchen are favorites.


## Sources
- [Leslie Science & Nature Center Playscape](https://www.discoverscienceandnature.org/nature-playscape)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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