Green Park
The Equipment
Green Park boasts numerous play structures loosely divided into two areas. One end of the playground is geared towards younger kids (ages 2-5), with a high-quality (metal/plastic) climbing structure that has stairs and slides, a tunnel to crawl through, a train with several “cars” to climb on/sit in/slide down, 3 ride-on bouncy “seats” and a low dome-shaped climbing wall. In the middle of the playground is a large spherical climbing web, a climbing wall and a tire swing. The other end of the playground (best for children ages 5 and up) includes an impressive multi-level climbing structure with several platforms, ladders, bridges, vertical climbing webs and slides. Kids can take part in scavenger hunts with pictures of objects hidden on the playground structure that children can search for (e.g., apple, clock, star, frog, butterfly). In addition, there is a nearby musical area where children can bang on drums, ring bells and toot horns. The entire playground is on a woodchip/mulch surface. There is a swing set with four standard swings and four baby (bucket) swings. The playground is surrounded by large fields and a paved path circling the playground and fields is great for walking, strollers, scooters and bikes. The path leading to the playground is very shady and lined with six wooden benches. Four additional shaded benches are located at the edge of the playground housing the larger climbing equipment, although the playground equipment itself has little shade. A bonus feature of this park is the arrival of the Good Humor truck at approximately 4pm each weekday during the spring and summer months! (His arrival times are random on the weekends.)
The Scene
The playground is not fenced but is located in a residential area and separated from the road by a path and a field. Street parking is plentiful. There are two trash cans but no water fountains. Families should be aware that a large drainage pipe is located at the bottom of a sloping grassy hill below the playground. My boys (ages 5 and 7) and their two friends enjoyed exploring this 4’ high concrete opening. However, because children can easily reach the top of the pipe by climbing/walking, it poses a potential falling hazard for younger children. A dog exercise park is located nearby – not within site of the playground, but easily accessible by wandering along the paved path. Slightly further away (but still accessible from the path) is a single tennis court, a basketball court with one hoop, and a field with a volleyball net.
Age Recommendation
All ages
Restrooms
None
available
Review and photos by Wendy Buzy.,
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