Granville Gude Park
The Equipment
It’s a shame that there are no swings here. The playground sits on mulch and was very active during our weekend afternoon visit. I love that there are several slides and that they are different. There are two angled slides plus a short slide for younger children. The standout is the rainbow colored tunnel slide and the triple textured slides. Along with a couple types of climbing apparatus, there is also a plastic stone mountain for climbing, a tunnel and tic-tac-toe board.
The Scene
The entrance to the park is slightly confusing because it’s a narrow road and doesn’t allow cars to park there. Vehicles must park on the street, which has very limited access. For such a spacious park, it is bizarre that they don’t have a parking lot. The park is between the Holiday Inn Express and an apartment building. The park has breathtaking views of a lake where you can see ducks and geese, rent paddle boats or walk along the trail. There is a picnic shelter adjacent to the playground and lots of open space on the hill overlooking the lake. If you don’t feel like picnicking here, there are several family friendly dining options on Baltimore Avenue.
Age Recommendation
Best for ages 3-10.
Restrooms
Bathrooms are located next to the playground.
Review and photos by Kathleen Molloy on August 28, 2015.,
Free,
3 to 10,
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