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Request a Self-Guided Field Trip

Field trip requests for the 2025-26 school year are now open! 

Before Booking a Field Trip:

  • Submitting a request does not guarantee a reservation.
  • Requests should be submitted at least 10 business days prior to your desired visit date.
  • Watch for your confirmation email or contact from field trip staff. Due to high demand confirmation emails may take up to 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your patience.
  • Lunch space is limited to 88 people total (includes students, chaperones, and teachers). Request a lunch reservation via the calendar below.
  • No lunch space available? Look at our list of nearby parks here.   
  • Looking for all field trip information in one place? Our Field Trip Guide has all information for planning your visit! 

To Use Field Trip Availability Calendar:

  • Check or uncheck the colored boxes at the top to toggle a calendar type on or off.
  • Occurrences on the calendar indicate that we still have some availability on that date. If you don't see an occurrence on the date you are interested in, there is no more availability on that date.
  • If not all events are showing on a date, click the "+ more" button.
  • Click here for a detailed guide on the request process.
  • Questions? Contact us!