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Community: Somerset- 999 Somerset Dr. S.W
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.
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.”
Age Range: 2-12 years
Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire and infinity turf (artificial grass)
Surrounding Park Area: Basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal washroom, field, gazebo, picnic tables, spray park (see spray park review here)
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.
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.
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.
Overall assessment: The new inclusive playground and spray park has turned Somerset Park from a good park to a great park.
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.
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.
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.
Expect the park to be busy on hot days. This playground definitely deserves a spot on your summer bucket list.