The Sully PTO is embarking on a unique venture for
Sterling Virginia. We are building a park and playground
that will expand our students’ learning opportunities in the
physical and life sciences - while they have fun!

Discovery Park is an outdoor playground in which children
experience science through play and exploration of their
environment. In addition to lessons from a specially designed curriculum, children will play in
the park using their own inquiry skills by exploring, experimenting, and
following their own questions. At the same time, castles, rockets, and forts will encourage imaginative play while spinners, rock walls, and swings offer children a great environment for running, climbing, and balancing. Discovery Park will be open to all children who want to expand their thinking through educational play!

What makes this project special? The science park and playground is being designed and built by our community from the ground up, specifically to meet the curriculum and
play needs of our students. We have hired science playground experts, Leathers & Associates , to help us create our playground. But it can only be built by the full involvement of our community.

Science Elements on the Playground
Through interactive play, the science playground encourages curiosity, imaginative play, and hands-on learning. Some of the science equipment includes: