Constitution Gardens Park
The Scene
Constitution Gardens in Gaithersburg is a quiet low key activity park for children seeking a sensory rich environment. When entering from the Brooks Avenue entrance through the iron archway you are greeted with a warm gazebo and many swinging benches. There is a large seating area near the “Lost Library” where you can bring a blanket, pillow or favorite lovey to read a good book. Along the same walk is also a great log climb for elementary age children with two slides to bring them back down. A water pump that drains all the way down a man made creek bed and a picnic area for families.
Fenced Tot Area
Across from the reading area is a very large sandbox area that is fenced in to keep the little ones inside. With a large seating area out of the sand for the caregivers, the children are able to explore the area which has a great water pump that runs water into the sand through fun log channels. Provided in the park for exploration play are pails, recycled log structures such as playhouses and tables and even a small sensory garden. Also in the tot garden are two small slides and a log cow, sheep and pig. Everything in the tot area is organic and welcoming.
Age Recommendation
The largest part of Constitution Gardens is the beautiful walkway through it to embrace a small part of nature in the city. Children under the age of 5 will find the tot lot a great area to explore and play. For older children, they can still enjoy the tot lot but playing among the many hidden gems such as the water pump or climbing the log stairs will still keep them entertained.
Restrooms
There are, unfortunately, no restrooms near by.
Review and photos by Jevina Davis, February 22, 2016.,
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