The nature play area provides a place for kids to explore, build forts, count bugs and use their imagination in unstructured outdoor play. There are comfy chairs for caretakers. It’s also a short hike to see Patty Falls. Enter East Park off U.S. 40 and follow the signs for Patty Shelter through the park until you come to the Patty parking lot. There you will find a trailhead with several color-coded loop trails to explore. The nature play area is next to Patty Shelter.