Fantasy Playground
The Equipment
Fantasy Playground is a large multi-level wooden playground. It looks like a series of castles with lots of places to climb and be creative. Within the play structure are four slides (3 are metal) of varying heights, monkey bars, tunnels, an obstacle course, climbing wall, a sand box and a tire swing hidden underneath. There is also a large swing set with 4 regular swings, 4 bucket swings, and a large tire swing. The entire playground is covered with a thick layer of pea gravel (note: because of the pea gravel, closed toed shoes are highly recommended).
The Scene
Fantasy Playground is a hidden gem in Woodbridge. It’s not well advertised, so even on a weekend it wasn’t very crowded, which gave my daughter plenty of space to play. It’s the sort of playground that encourages creative play – we saw lots of groups of kids acting out their own stories with more than a few getting ready to storm the castle! It’s also large enough to keep even the most active kids entertained for hours. The downside is that it is so large that it is sometimes hard to keep track of your kids. There are benches throughout the playground, and my dad noted that the wooden walkway (and bench) provided a nice spot for him to watch his granddaughter play. There are picnic tables under a shelter within the fenced-in area of the playground that provide both a place to have a snack and some shade (the vast majority of the playground is in direct sunlight).
Age Recommendation
Fantasy Playground is a great all-ages playground.
Restrooms
No restrooms are available, though there is a swimming pool on the other side of the parking lot that might let you use their restrooms when they are open. There is also a shopping center a few blocks away.
Review and photos by Mara Surridge.,
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