Dominion Hills Park
The Equipment
Dominion Hills Park got an overhaul in 2011 which added several features, including a large red metal and plastic climbing structure geared for children ages 5 to 12. Kids can scale rope nets, step across a row of ropes with disks at the bottom, go down slides, scramble through an open raised tunnel of adjoining rings and go down a narrow slide that tests their balance. The playground also includes a large sandbox, four swings (two bucket and two for older children), a tall twisted slide, and a plastic climbing structure with two slides for children ages 2 to 5. There is also a plastic “log cabin” playhouse, plenty of cars and buggies with wheels to climb in and ride, a see-saw, and other toys such as a play kitchen. Mulch covers most of the playground with some rubber underneath the climbing structures. A slightly hilly cement path winds around the perimeter, perfect for scooters and beginner bike-riders.
The Scene
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, the park is rarely overcrowded. Plenty of benches ring the unfenced playground area which adjoins a large field for kicking a ball or playing catch (no cleats or hard baseballs are allowed). Three picnic tables, two adult and one child-size, sit under some tall trees but there are no grills. A bike trail, which runs parallel to the W O&D trail, runs right by the playground and Four Mile Run stream is nearby as well. The stream is not accessible from the bike path and can’t be seen from the playground. There is a trash can and a recycling can. The playground gets morning sun and shade in the afternoon. Parking is available on Liberty Street which dead ends at the bike path.
Age Recommendation
Up to age 12
Restrooms
None
Review and photos by Nicole Lewis.,
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