Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park
The Equipment
The different sections of the play areas are similar with the selection of colors, climbing equipment, and slides. There is a small bridge that leads to a gazebo and specifically stated age 2 to 5 structure. The equipment uses primary colors in an unconnected train pattern with crawling tunnels leading to a small slide. Along with two spring rockers and a swing set with four each of bucket and regular swings.
The only fenced unit is not designed for a specific age, but due to its proximity to the tennis courts, I’m guessing this is why they enclosed the structure. There are a total of four slides here, along with a tunnel to crawl through and a suspension bridge. The main structure, which can be seen from the parking lot has a plethora of slides. I lost track after counting eight of them, which included wide, curved, textured, standard, and three spiral versions.
Toward the back of the park are two more structures that include a spiral slide and an abstract climbing wall. There is also a huge structure whose main focus is the large spiral tunnel slide flanked by a few climbing apparatuses. Rounding out this section is yet another small spiral slide on a separate platform.
The Scene
Wow, this large 5-acre park is located next to the main road. I say wow because there are several playground units, along with a volleyball court, basketball court, tennis courts, and picnic area. There is a large parking lot situated close to the road with a one way entrance and exit system. The entire set of playgrounds are on a mulch surface.
Age Recommendation
All ages.
Restrooms
Located next to the basketball courts.
Review and photos by Kathleen Molloy,
Free,
All ages,
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