The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park

The EcoCenter located in Heron’s Head Park serves as a classroom for many local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. The EcoCenter’s motto of "Discovering Nature Through Hands-on Learning" is exhibited in its regular programming and seasonal workshops. Beyond the classroom, the EcoCenter includes an outdoor Nature Exploration Area, winner of UNICEF’s 2021 Cities Inspires Award, for the safe, clean, sustainable, and child-friendly environments category. Youth and families can play in the Create with Nature Zones, challenge their balance on the suspended rope bridge, hide in the tree cave or simply relax, taking in the views and reflecting on the juxtaposition of the park and its industrial surroundings.

The EcoCenter also offers day camps during the summer and special events throughout the year! Visit our website often and sign up to RPD’s newsletter to stay informed.

Visiting the EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park

Address: 32 Jennings Street, 94124

Open Hours:

• The Nature Exploration Area at the EcoCenter is OPEN from sunrise to sunset
• The EcoCenter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm
• The EcoCenter will be closed on Saturday, August 19, 2023

EcoCenter Rentals and Permits

Due to the EcoCenter's unique purpose and location, rentals are limited to community meetings, educational community events, programs, and public workshops. If your event falls within these categories, we’d love to share this space with you. To learn more about rental guidelines and costs, please visit our Permits & Reservations page. Then, to submit a rental request, please complete the Indoor Facility Application Form.

Field Trips

The EcoCenter hosts field trips for K-12 school groups where youth volunteers spend 2 to 3 hours gardening and restoring the wetland habitat of the Heron's Head Park.  If you are a school teacher and would like to submit a request for a field trip, please complete the Group Request Form.

Tours

Tours of the innovative water management systems and green building technologies of the EcoCenter are available Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3pm. To submit a request for a tour of the EcoCenter, please complete the Tour Request Form.