In October 2008, a Born Learning Trail was officially opened at Otsiningo Park off Bevier Street near Front Street, just beyond the Binghamton city limits. The trail was installed by volunteers from the United Way’s Young Leaders Group as part of Day of Caring, which was held on September 11. It probably was the first Born Learning Trail to be opened in New York.

Born Learning is a national campaign which began in Chicago and is now spreading throughout America thanks to co-sponsorship by United Way. It is designed to help parents, families, caregivers, and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.

Children are constantly learning, right from birth. Their early years are the foundation for growth and development, and what they learn during those years depends on the experiences they have each and every day. The Born Learning program is designed to help parents and other caregivers use everyday activities to help prepare young children for success in school and life.

The trail has nine activity stations which suggest activities children and adults can do together while visiting the park, including some involving shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. The local trail has been enhanced by Bill Mihalko, a local artist who added whimsical animals to the activity stations. The Born Learning Trail is located near the playground at Otsiningo Park. The installation of the trail was funded by the sponsors of Day of Caring. 

A second Born Learning Trail was installed at the Saratoga Heights in 2009 through the sponsorship of the Binghamton Rotary Club, which not only provided financial assistance, but also installed the trail.