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Location: map
Community: Somerset- 999 Somerset Dr. S.W
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Parking: There is free street parking along the park.
Washroom: There is a washroom and change area in between the playground and the spray park.
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Nicky’s Review (10 years old): “I liked all the climbing parts and the music parts.”
Robbie’s Review (7 years old): “I like that you can go on a bunch of slides.”
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Age Range: 2-12 years
Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire and infinity turf (artificial grass)
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Surrounding Park Area: Basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal washroom, field, gazebo, picnic tables, spray park (see spray park review here)
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Features: Large climber with extensive ramp system, slides, roller slide, overhead features, ground level features, musical features. On the other side of the path there is a ground level musical features, large rope climber with slide and saucer swing.
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Accessibility/Inclusivity: accessible flooring throughout, 4 level ramp system and steps. Tactile, auditory and visual play equipment. Accessible ground level merry-go-round, ground level play and musical features. Roller slide, sway fun wheel chair accessible rocker.
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Shade: The playground has some great mature trees near the playground.
Seating: There are a few picnic tables and benches as well as more in the larger park area.
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Overall assessment: The new inclusive playground and spray park has turned Somerset Park from a good park to a great park.
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The park has so much to offer and is a great place for a wide age range. It is one of the best all around family fun parks in the city.
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The playground has some really great features such as the cool rope climber which will be a hit with bigger kids and the ground level merry-go-round which all kids will love.
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The park also includes a basketball and tennis courts, bathrooms and change rooms. The spray park has been newly redeveloped and has both little sprays and a huge dump bucket.
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Expect the park to be busy on hot days. This playground definitely deserves a spot on your summer bucket list.
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