Sensory Arts Garden & Pavilion

The Sensory Arts Garden and O’Donnell Family Pavilion is a 13,000-square-foot therapeutic and educational destination for children and adults. The garden provides a meaningful experience through the exploration of nature and stimulation of the senses.  A variety of plantings, hardscape, and water features stimulate motor, cognitive, sensory, and social skills. The water wall, completed in 2019, is a beautiful and captivating feature, providing yet another opportunity for interaction and stimulation.

Purposely designed to offer varying levels of sensory experiences, while minimizing sensory overload, the garden sets a precedent for specialized outdoor environments for people with autism and other related disabilities.

When individuals with autism engage with nature, they develop not only a special interest in birds, animals, or plants but also opportunities to develop their social skills.

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Sensory Arts Garden & Pavilion

Read our published article, co-authored by our Executive Director, Dr. Marlene Sotelo, which describes the development and features of our sensory garden and its benefits for individuals with ASD:
Designing an Impactful Sensory Garden for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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 Become a part of this tranquil place that allows visitors to engage with nature in their own way, on their own terms, and at their own pace

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Sensory Arts Garden & Pavilion

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