Before: Nestled in the city of Longmont, this is a pre-construction still of the soon-to-be Dickens Nature Farm.

Before: A large fallen tree to be repurposed as a focal play element.

An aerial shot of Dickens nature farm’s Discovery Island after fall completion.

The grand gateway of Dickens Nature Farm to Discovery Island standing 20 feet tall, welcomes visitors of all ages.

A bike rack identified by its wood engraved bike symbols.

As one walks down the park’s crusher fine path, to the north of the path lies a sand point well and hand pump that pushes water through the grouted creek bed for play.

In a series of play areas, this area features a vine tunnel, balance circuit and pole course.

A close-up of the vines as they climb up the tunnel.

An all-encompassing still of the first play area with vine tunnel, balance circuit, pole course and bench.

In this play area, a sensory path, nest, and sandblasted totem pole furnish the foreground, while salvaged logs fall into the backdrop.

The sensory path outfitted with rocks, sand, and logs gives children the opportunity to feel various textures.

A boulder wall with an Earth tunnel continues the connection of play areas in the park’s series.

A log ladder makes the upper berm accessible for play and act as an outdoor classroom.

A close-up of the carved log ladder.

In this play area, a stump staircase winds to the large fallen tree as the bear evolution totem stands in the foreground.

A close-up of the sandblasted bear evolution totem.

The large fallen tree repurposed for play memorializes the farms transformation.