StoryWalk

Read, Walk & Explore Together

Experience stories in English, Spanish, and Braille along Rawhide Trail with the Farmers Branch Library’s Braille Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk®.

StoryWalk en español

What Are Those Signs Along Rawhide Trail?

The signs along Rawhide Trail are part of a Braille Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk®, an interactive outdoor reading experience created for the Farmers Branch community. With a total of 20 signs along the trail, each sign features a page from a children’s story in both English and Spanish, along with a Braille overlay that allows visually impaired readers to enjoy the experience independently. Designed to support the diverse needs of the community, the Braille Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk® encourages literacy, accessibility, movement, and outdoor exploration while celebrating Farmers Branch as the “City in a Park.” 

Braille overlays were provided by Envision Dallas, and the StoryWalk® signs were installed by Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation staff. This program is partially funded by a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

What is a StoryWalk?

A StoryWalk® is a book that has been transformed into a self-guided outdoor experience by displaying pages one at a time along a trail, park path, or public space.

As visitors walk from sign to sign, they follow the story page by page while enjoying the outdoors. StoryWalks® promote literacy, physical activity, and family engagement in a fun and interactive way. 

StoryWalks® were originally created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

How the StoryWalk® Works

1. Begin at the first sign along Rawhide Trail. 
2. Read the story one page at a time as you walk the trail. 
3. Enjoy the story in English, Spanish, or Braille. 
4. Continue along the path until you reach the final page. 
5. Return throughout the year to enjoy new featured stories. 

The StoryWalk® is self-guided and designed for readers of all ages.

Designed for Accessibility & Inclusion

The Braille Enhanced Bilingual StoryWalk® was created to make outdoor literacy experiences more accessible for everyone in the community. Features include: 

• English and Spanish story text 
• Braille overlays for visually impaired readers
• Outdoor placement along Rawhide Trail 
• A self-paced and family-friendly experience 

The program reflects the City’s commitment to inclusive community spaces and lifelong learning opportunities.