Born Learning Trail

What is a Born Learning Trail?

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In support of United Way's Education & Health Initiatives, United Way has collaborated with local companies and organizations to bring multiple Born Learning Trails to Hernando County!

A Born Learning Trail is a fun, physical learning activity that's designed for parents or caregivers to play with young children in any outdoor setting - trails, parks, and school yards. The Born Learning Trail creates valuable community resources for early childhood learning and offers opportunities for volunteer engagement.

Born Learning Trails are intended to be family-engagement tools that consist of ten 12" by 24" aluminum signs. Each sign is printed with a uniquely playful, engaging activity based on early learning outcomes. The signs have slogans like “talk, listen, sing, jump, clap, skip,” and are designed to help young children learn together. The trails also includes sidewalk artwork such as shapes, the alphabet, and a 12' hopscotch court that all relate to the sign activities.

Where are Hernando's Born Learning Trails?

United Way hosts the following Born Learning Trail locations in Hernando:

Born Learning Trail #1: Delta Woods Park
3400 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 (Previously installed on June 21, 2016 however, no longer active due to park renovations)
Reinstallation scheduled for November 18, 2024!
Born Learning Trail #2
Born Learning Trail #3: Veterans Memorial Park
12254 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609 (Open as of October 26, 2017)
Born Learning Trail #4: Ernie Wever Youth Park
19473 Youth Dr., Brooksville, FL 34601 (Open as of October 23, 2018)
Proudly Supported by Aldi
Born Learning Trail #5: Hernando Park
205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601 (Open as of April 22, 2019)
Proudly Supported by Aldi
Born Learning Trail #6: Linda Pederson Park (Open as of November 16, 2020)
6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
Born Learning Trail #7: Anderson Snow Park (Open as of May 13, 2021)
1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
Proudly Supported by Keller Williams Elite Realty
Born Learning Trail #8: Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park (Open as of June 14, 2021. Currently under construction due to Hurricane Idalia damages)
Reinstallation scheduled for November 22, 2024!
10800 Pine Island Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607
Proudly Supported by Weeki Wachee High School
Born Learning Trail #9: Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park - previously known as Kennedy Park (Open as of November 9, 2022)
899 Kennedy Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34601
Born Learning Trail #10: Tom Varn Park (Re-installed on November 20, 2023)
301 Darby Ln., Brooksville, FL 34601
Proudly Supported by Pasco Hernando Early Learning Coalition

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Is your business interested in investing in Health and Education? Help bring a Born Learning Trail to a park near you by sponsoring the next installment!

Click HERE for sponsorship details