Hayes Park Playground and Sprayground
The Equipment
This playground gem has it all: a large climber with three slides, spacious sandbox, 8 swings, basketball court, two tennis courts and a covered picnic area. It also features a solar-system themed “sprayground” from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Different size cement balls stand in as the planets, and whether the water is on or off, it’s fun to find them all and see which ones your little one can scramble on top of (and then jump off). Mulch and/or rubber are underneath most of the equipment. A wide paved path provides an outlet for bike or scooter-riding.
The Scene
Located across the street from Science Focus elementary school, the opportunity for imaginative play abounds in the almost 3-acre park. A small climbing structure can easily become a ship, a nook under the large climber becomes a store and a large tunnel turns into a spaceship off to explore the galaxy. The many huge trees offer shade over the sandbox and the swings but the area with the large climber is in direct sunlight. Plenty of benches circle the fenced-in playground and there are several picnic tables available. Parking is limited directly in front of the playground; overflow parking is available on Lincoln Street (but make sure to read the signs; on weekdays some street parking is reserved for residents).
Age Recommendation
Up to age 12
Restrooms
Yes and there is a water fountain.
Review and photos by Nicole Lewis.,
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