Chessie’s Big Backyard
The Equipment
There is so much to do here that you may not even notice the lack of swings. What is eye catching is the four climbing trees. It’s like watching an old Paul Bunyan cartoon. The climbing web, climbing ropes, rocks, tree stumps, stone walls and tube climbers provide plenty of enjoyment. Not to mention the rope ladder and two suspension bridges and various ramps. Younger children will love hopping on toadstool and stump climbers, hiding out under the tree house at two picnic tables. There are interactive gadgets woven throughout the playground. Kids can track the sounds of a skunk, raccoon, river otter and alligator and search for woodland animals along the rubber surface and atop the slides. Speaking of slides, a half dozen of them can be found coming out of trees, shaped like logs and tube versions.
The Scene
Lee District is the place to be when the weather is nice. The Our Special Harbor sprayground and tree house have a new neighbor called Chessie’s Big Backyard. Let me say that I wish I was a kid again. This playground is amazing! The tree house-themed area can be used by children of all abilities. The area is not fenced and there is no shade, but the other playground across from the parking lot has a shade cover. It does get hot, but you can cool off at the spray ground or relax in the picnic pavilion.
Age Recommendation
The sign reads 5-12, but several under 5s were enjoying the play space.
Restrooms
Located between the pavilion and the sprayground. However, the bathrooms were locked when we arrived so it may be only open seasonally.
Review and photos by Kathleen Molloy.,
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