Chevy Chase Playground and Sprayground
The Equipment
This playground was renovated in 2010-2011 and features a variety of areas and activities to keep kids busy. The main play area is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, with a fence around it and rubber surface underneath (a sign warns no high heels allowed on the rubber area). One end is a sprayground with more than a dozen jets shooting water up. When there’s no water on, kids use the area for ride-on and push toys (bring one from home or use the random ones left here to share). Also within the fence are two regular and two bucket swings, plus four separate structures, each with a few slides and various climbing and exploring options. Just beyond the fence is a small sandbox. A little further is an area with equipment marked for ages 5 to 12 – mostly monkey bar, ring and climbing equipment, plus two regular swings and a stand-alone slide. A snazzy baseball field is also on site, as well as three basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a wall court.
The Scene
Off Western Avenue and between Connecticut Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue, this popular playground is often crowded. It’s at the corner of Livingston and 41st streets, so it’s also called Livingston Playground. There’s plenty of street parking (though some areas are permit only). There’s lots of shade to be found, mostly at the perimeter of the playground. A small rec center, with four picnic tables next to it, separates the little kid fenced area from the big kid climbing area. Set far from the playground is a small dog park.
Age Recommendation
All ages
Restrooms
The rec center has a bathroom with a changing table.
Review and photos by Kathleen Seiler Neary.,
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